Student Health ServicesStudent Health ServicesMission StatementPatricia A. Todd,Director of HealthServicesAs a team of health care professionals, the DavisStudent Health Center is dedicated to providingculturally-competent medical care, educationalprograms, and student advocacy, which will enhancea student’s well being and empower a student tobecome a well-informed consumer of healthcareduring their lifetime.OverviewThe Davis Student Health Center is an ambulatorycare clinic located in a medically-underservedportion of the State. As a result, the ability of its studentsto access health care in the community can bedifficult, so a vibrant and well-staffed Health Centerplays an integral role in maintaining a healthycampus. In 2011-12, the clinic visits totaled 4,436.The Health Center also provided 91 educational programsresulting in 4,646 student and staff contacts.Services provided include:• Evaluation and treatment for acute illness withfree over-the-counter and prescriptionmedication.• Reproductive health exams and counseling• Treatment and follow up of chronic medicalillness.• Health clearances for college athletes, studentsin Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistants, DentalHygiene, Early Childhood, travel abroad, andemployment.• Tobacco cessation services, including free nicotinereplacement products.• Confidential HIV testing and counseling utilizingOraQuick testing for immediate results.• Self-Care Center that provides medication andadvice for colds/flu without having to see aprovider.• Allergy shots.• Blood pressure screening.• Flu shot clinics.• Limited lab testing for many acute illnesses atno additional charge (CLIA waived lab).• Passive and active teaching of health issues.• Wellness Fair for the campus community.• Review and maintenance of health records foreach student as mandated by New York StateDepartment of Health.• CPR classes.The Health Center staff also is engaged in programsoutside of the clinic. The Director serves as theco-chair of the Middle States Self Study as well as amember of the Council for University Strategic Planning(CUSP), Non-Academic Assessment Committee,Chair of the Campus Safety Committee, and theEmployee Assistance Program. The Assistant Directorchairs the Tobacco-Free Campus Committee, is amember of the Alcohol and Other Drug Committee,and is an instructor in the First-Year Experience.The Davis Student Health Center holds national accreditationfrom the Accreditation Association forAmbulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC), the nation’sleading accreditation organization of ambulatoryhealthfacilities. This accreditation recognizes theDavis Student Health Center at <strong>SUNY</strong> <strong>Canton</strong> as afacility providing quality ambulatory health care in asafe, respectful environment.StaffingThe Davis Student Health Center is located on theground floor of the Richard W. Miller Campus Center.It is a department within the Student Affairs Division,which is supervised by Dr. Molly Mott, Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs. Patricia Todd, RN-BC, ANP isthe Director of the Health Center and also providesclinical services. Dr. Rosemarie Heisse, D.O. is theCollege Physician and Medical Director (part-time).Quality medical care is also provided by part-timeclinical staff Martha Cole, RN, FNP-C and NancyHarrington, RN, ANP. Supporting the medical provider’srole in delivering care to students, the HealthCenter also has the following full-time employees:Julie Cruickshank, RN and Associate Director; JaneFrank, LPN and Office Nurse Manager; and Lisa St.Germain, Secretary.The Health Center also started offering tobacco cessationservices and nutritional counseling hiring contractingwith local specialists in the field to providethose services.E-9 State University of New York at <strong>Canton</strong>
Student Health ServicesFundingThe operation of the Davis Student Health Center isfunded by a mandatory Health Fee levied on all fulltimeand part-time degree students. Currently, theFee is $144 per semester. The Fee is deposited in theStudent Health Income Fund Reimbursable (SHI-FR). The SHIFR finances all operating expenses includingsalaries, fringe benefits, office supplies, officeequipment, medical supplies, medical equipment,medications, and laboratory supplies necessary tokeep the services available. Additionally, the SHIFRsubsidizes the salaries for the full-time Health Educatorposition, the Director of Personal Counseling,and half of a full-time counseling position.Student Involvement in Fee ProcessThe Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) isthe main avenue for student input. The SHAC hasfour student members. Student representatives areselected from the following student groups: StudentGovernment Association, Residence Assistants,Nursing and Athletics. Once of these student representativesmust also be a commuter.Student input is also obtained through other methods.The Health Center utilizes Survey Monkey andsends surveys out via email to students utilizing theCenter. The staff has close contact with studentsduring educational programming. Program evaluationsare conducted after each program to obtainstudent feedback. The Health Center staff alsoworks closely with Residence Assistant’s providingprograms and employing several student assistantsto work on programming and other activities whichhelp to provide feedback.Insert Budget Plans 2012-2013 here from Patty’s email!Davis Student Health Center: Utilization Comparison 5/2008 - 5/2012500045004000350030002500*Note: Due to the fire in Cook Hall, 2011-2012 had oneless week for clinic visits. It is estimated that the totalclinic visits would be approximately 4,520.20001500100050002007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012*2012-2013 <strong>Consolidated</strong> <strong>Financial</strong> <strong>Report</strong> E-10