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ServicesStudent/Staff
Eligibility
The Campus Health Service provides treatment to all students, both full and part-time students whether or not they have student insurance. Employees may be seen though students receive priority during busy times. Employees can make appointments for minor acute illnesses and injuries that interfere with the working day if appointments are available. Prior to making appointment, employees should make certain that their health insurance will cover any cost related to the visit such as prescriptions or tests that might be ordered. Students pay a mandatory fee for the use of the Campus Health Service and minimal user fees are charged for some services. Employees may be charged user fees on a sliding scale in comparison to student rates. Patients are informed about these fees before the service is rendered. Nurse or physician visits and many other services are provided without charge.
Services provided include treatment for minor illnesses such as colds, allergies, infections, examinations such as pap smears, pelvic exams, and minor injuries. Hypertension and diabetic monitoring are also available. For more complicated illnesses, referrals are made to other physicians and agencies through CHS.
Foreign travel consultations available by appointment.
Over the counter remedies & equipment for loan Antacids
MMR
Regular Clinic days are Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5p.m. when UIS is open. Open Access Appointments: Same Day appointments may be made on a first come first serve basis by calling the Health Service (206-6676) between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30a.m. Regular Appointments: Annual exams, athletic physical examinations and examinations that require more lengthy appointments or that can be scheduled in advance. Urgent Appointments: Can be made for issues that are urgent : such as injuries, burn, cuts, UTI's, Emergency Contraception, high fever, asthma attacks, etc. Who is eligible to use the Campus Health Service? The CHS provides treatment to all students, full- or part-time, whether or not they have student insurance. Employees may be treated for minor illnesses and injuries that interfere with their ability to continue the working day when appointments are available. Employees should see their primary care for all other issues. Is there a cost to use the Campus Health Service? Students do not pay an office visit fee; employees pay a small fee for office visits other than those for blood pressure checks. Some small user fees are charged for certain services. There is a missed appointment or late cancellation fee charged for appointments that are not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. |
