safs | health services | counseling | its | safety & security community outreach | dining services | international center Health Services what immunizations are required before I register for classes? You will need to provide documentation showing that you have had the following immunizations:
does a doctor have to fill out my physical form? A Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant needs to fill out and sign the physical form before Check-In. how do I get a copy of my student health insurance card? download the form (237K PDF) and follow the instructions. i'm concerned about confidentiality. who will have access to my medical information? All medical records will be kept confidential. The professional staff of Health & Counseling Services adheres to the Guidelines & Standards for College Health Programs as defined by the American College Health Association (1999): Patient information is not revealed to any source outside the health service, within or outside of the college, without the patient’s informed consent. The only exception would be in cases of extreme urgency where there is an obvious “need to know.” Policies also conform to applicable legal statutes concerning the release of confidential information when required by state or federal law. If you would like your medical records released to Health & Counseling Services, use this form: release of records to health & counseling services (20K PDF). If you would like Health & Counseling Services to release your records elsewhere, use this form: release form from health & counseling services (20K PDF). will I be able to see a doctor on campus? Appointments are available daily with either the physician’s assistant or doctor. Consultation with the Medical Director is available as needed. Uncomplicated visits requiring no labwork are provided free of charge. Should you need medical attention beyond the scope of the basic services provided on campus, the Health Services staff can make arrangements for you to be treated at a medical facility in the community. Students are responsible for payment of medical fees for services provided off-campus. is there a fee for services? There are fees for some vaccine-related services offered. All payments must be in cash.
how do I find out about student health insurance? You will receive a brochure and identification card from Koster Insurance once classes have started. In the meantime, if you have questions or wish to check out your student insurance, go to www.kosterweb.com, www.firsthealth.com, or contact them by phone at 1-800-457-5599. back to top | J&W health services © 2007 Johnson & Wales University. All rights reserved.
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