Undergraduate Bulletin 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER, AAMU, 2012-2013 ~ 44 ~
Student Health and Wellness Center
Mr. Daniel Kasambira, Director
4011 Meridian Street
Voice: (256) 372-7000, Fax: (256) 372-7005, daniel.kasambira@aamu.edu
The Student Health and Wellness Center, located in the heart of the Alabama A&M University Campus, offers over 78,000 square feet
of fitness space to students, employees, alumni and the community.
Our Core Values: “We are committed to ensuring you feel better when you leave the Student Health and Wellness Center than when
you arrived.”
Character – A culture of professionalism in all aspects of our operation.
Customer Service – Exceed your expectations by adding value to your Student Health and Wellness Center experience.
Cleanliness – It is our responsibility to make sure the facility is kept at a high standard.
Community Outreach – Partnerships with individuals, businesses, churches and non-profit organizations will assist in
expanding our human and economic capital.
Commitment to Staff Development – Investment in our staff will provide personal and professional growth opportunities.
The center’s features include:
Seven (7) lane swimming pool
One (1) outdoor volleyball court
Four (4) lane suspended running/walking track
One (1) weight room and cardio training area
Two (2) locker rooms complete with showers
One (1) lounge area with complimentary Wi-Fi
Six (6) lane bowling alley
Two (2) basketball/volleyball court gymnasium
Three (3) racquetball courts
Three (3) multipurpose activity rooms
Three (3) aerobics rooms
Hours of Operation
Academic Year Summer Year Round
Facilities Pool Facilities Pool Bowling Alley
M-F, 6am – 10pm M-F, 7am – 10am M-F, 6am – 9pm M-F, 8am – 830am M-F, 5pm – 10pm
M-F, 4pm – 930pm
Sat, 9am – 6pm Sat, 9am – 530pm Sat, 9am – 6pm Sat, 9am – 530pm Sat, 12pm – 6pm
Sun, 1pm – 7pm Sun, 1pm – 630pm Sun, 1pm – 7pm Sun, 1pm – 630pm Sun, 1pm – 7pm
Student Healthcare Center: Health & Counseling Services
Dr. Jennifer Parker-Ayers
Voice: (256) 372-5600/5800, studenthealth@aamu.edu
The mission of the Alabama A&M University Student Healthcare Center (SHC) is to provide quality student centered medical,
counseling, and mental health services. By enabling our students to experience and further develop a healthy, productive, and
complete lifestyle. This is achieved through practices of physical, social, and psychological wellness. The SHC proudly utilizes the
community health model to support preventative illness and health care maintenance.
All professional services are rendered with attention to confidentiality. The healthcare center is an outpatient campus based facility
located in the AAMU Student Health and Wellness Center. Services provided at the center are covered by the required AAMU student
supplemental health insurance plan.
The AAMU Student Healthcare Center employs a licensed and professional staff which provides compassionate care to those we
serve. We are a fully operational staff within the AAMU Division of Student Affairs. The students who receive health care services at
our center are provided clinical and medical services for acute and chronic illnesses.
AAMU Healthcare Center Facts:
Student wellness and satisfaction is our priority.
We guarantee personal and confidential service.
A full-time Primary Medical Provider is available daily.
AAMU Department of Public Safety provides urgent care transportation service.