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UIS Health Services
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lick here!! for Student Insurance Brochure! The Campus Health Service (CHS) supports the mission of the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) by providing cost effective, comprehensive, accessible, professional health care to the campus community.
It is an integral part of that mission to provide preventive services and resources that support participation in health care, enabling individuals to recognize health as a comprehensive state over which they have control. It is our goal to provide health care that allows individuals to perform optimally, both physically and mentally, in order to achieve their academic and intellectual potential and to minimize interruptions in their academic careers. We do so by providing health care and health education in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment that respects and affirms individual differences and cultural diversity. We serve as advocates on behalf of the campus community in matters of health and health policy consistent with professional ethics and responsibilities. (see patient's rights).
Health care is provided to students whether they are full-time or part-time and whether or not they carry the student health insurance. Employees may be seen for minor, acute illnesses or injuries which might interfere with the working day. Worker's Compensation injuries may be seen for an initial evaluation for first aid purposes only. Services include treatment for minor acute illnesses and injuries, yearly pap smears, birth control, allergy injections, foreign travel consultations and immunizations for foreign travel as well as required immunizations. Physical examinations are provided for all UIS athletes and for students who are required to have them for work, school, etc. A wellness resource and self-help area is available in the CHS clinic and a supply of over-the-counter remedies is also available along with guidelines and directions for their use. Students do not pay a health service fee, nor do fees paid for health insurance come to the health service. The CHS is supported by university funds and some user fees. There is no charge for visits to the CHS although there are some charges for special services. Students are notified at the time of the visit if any charges will be incurred. Because more complex health issues sometimes arise, students are expected to have their own health insurance to cover those types of expenses. Students are responsible for informing the CHS staff if their insurance requires the use of specific providers. Policy for appointments missed without notice. Services offered by the CHS are a valuable resource to the campus and are free or low cost in most instances. When an appointment is not cancelled in a timely fashion, it may cause a serious inconvenience to others who need health care, who are ill or injured and need to be seen as soon as any appointment is available. The no-show fee encourages students to be timely in canceling their appointments and helps to finance the cost of health care provider time that was not utilized because an appointment was not cancelled in a timely fashion. A "no-show" fee of $5.00 is charged to those who do not show up for appointments and for those who cancel appointments less than 24 hours before the appointment time. University Of Illinois Nondiscrimination Statement: The commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academic freedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from invidious discrimination in all its forms. The University of Illinois will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the University programs and activities. University complaint and grievance procedures provide employees and students with the means for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this Statement. | ||||||||||||||
