Student Handbook - Southern University New Orleans

STUDET HEALTH SERVICESLocation: Lake Campus, Building 3Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – FridayTelephone: (504) 286-5374Student Health Services office focuses on preventive health care through educationand is available to all enrolled students. One (1) full-time registerednurse, and one (1) part-time physician provide these services. Each studentpays a nominal non-refundable fee for basic health services which are includedin tuition fees.Student Health Services provides health counseling, health information, andmedical care for minor medical problems. Through Student Health Services,students with major medical problems are referred to local hospitals and/orspecialists. Students requiring X-rays, laboratory tests, and dental care arereferred to local physicians/agencies.Student Health Services is not a total care facility and cannot care for studentswho may become seriously or critically ill. In the event that a student is seriouslyinjured or becomes seriously ill while on campus, emergency or paramedicservice will be called, if needed, to transport the injured or ill student toan outside agency. Students are financially responsible for their owntransportation to and from outside health care agencies.Student Insurance: In addition to the on-campus health service program, theUniversity offers a Student Accident and Health Insurance Plan for all enrolledstudents. The cost of the plan is included in tuition upon enrollment.Students are covered at home, at school, and while traveling 24 hours a dayfor the fall, spring and summer terms. While health insurance is madeavailable, students are financially responsible for all medical expensesthat they incur, which are not covered by the Student Insurance Plan.Brochures describing the coverage and benefits can be obtained from StudentHealth Services and the Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.Services offered include:Basic and emergency careHIV Testing (Real-time results)Free Pregnancy TestingMobile Health Unit (Tuesday and Wednesday)ReferralsTetanus shots/TB/H1N1 screenings57