Graduate Bulletin - Central Michigan University

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• Illnesses (sore throat, flu, infections, etc.)
• Injuries (sprains, cuts or wounds, etc.)
• Immunizations
• Travel health clinic: before traveling abroad
• Physical exams
• Anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances management
• Allergy shots
• Acute and chronic care management
• Laboratory testing
• Prescriptions
• Sexual health services: such as gynecological exams, birth
control, pregnancy testing and sexually transmitted infection
testing
There is a laboratory and pharmacy on site. Both accept orders
from outside providers. X-rays and other diagnostic imaging services
are available through an agreement with a local radiology
clinic. Some services are available at Foust location only.
Clinical Services Not Available: University Health Services
does not provide major or elective surgery; hospital inpatient care;
emergency room care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses;
obstetrical care; physical therapy; fitting of glasses or vision care;
or dental care. Referrals to area specialists and other health care
providers are arranged as needed.
Health Education Services Available: A Health Educator is
available to assist with programs and to act as a resource for students.
Emphasis is on creating and maintaining an environment
that fosters healthy decision making and lifestyles. Self-ordered
HIV testing and light therapy appointments are also available.
Payment: There are fees for the care provided, but payment
is not required on the date of service. The charges may be paid
by cash, check, money order, credit or debit card in the Business
Office, Foust 202 within three business days or be placed on the
student’s personal CMU account and paid by the statement due
date. If the student provides proof of current health insurance
coverage (a health insurance card or photocopy of it) and signs
an authorization permitting Health Services to bill the health
plan for the services, insurance billing is provided. The student
remains responsible for payment of any co-pays, deductibles and
non-covered services. Health Services participates with a number
of health insurance and prescription drug plans. For additional
information, contact the Business Office at 989-774-3059.
Student Health Insurance: It is highly recommended that all
CMU students carry health insurance coverage. Having health
insurance is important for several reasons:
• Uninsured people receive less medical care and less timely
care.
• The uninsured typically have worse health outcomes.
• To minimize the financial burden of an unforeseen illness.
The student should carry their health insurance card or a photocopy
of it and have at least a basic understanding of how the
plan works, e.g., benefits, exclusions, pre-authorization requirements,
co-pays and deductibles. A national health insurance
provider offers and administers a health insurance plan for CMU
students, their spouses and dependents at a very competitive
cost. Plan benefits, premium costs, enrollment deadlines and
application forms are available at the Health Services Business
Office, Foust 202.
Medical Records: Medical records are maintained for students
and other authorized users of University Health Services. At age
eighteen, students are legally adults. The information in their
medical record is confidential and will not be released to anyone
without the student’s knowledge and written authorization, except
as required or permitted by law. Students are asked to complete
a pre-entrance health history report and pre-matriculation immunization
record to provide a baseline of important health
information to help assure safe, effective, and appropriate care
when the student is seen at Health Services or in the event of a
medical emergency.
Concerns, Comments, Suggestions: University Health Services
seeks to continually improve services. Feedback from CMU
students is valuable in that process. Concerns, comments and
suggestions regarding the services can be shared by completing
a Patient Satisfaction Survey at the time of the visit, speaking
with a staff member or unit manager, or contacting the Director
by calling 989-774-3944 or sending an email to healthservices@
cmich.edu.
Additional Information: For additional information about University
Health Services visit the UHS website at www.healthservices.
cmich.edu.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is located in 102 Foust Hall; to make an
appointment call 989-774-3381. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to noon and
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when the university
is open. The Counseling Center’s website (www.counsel.cmich.
edu) provides information on center services and counselors,
current groups, community resources, confidential on-line mental
health screening, emergency services and links to a wide variety
of information. Counseling Center faculty includes licensed
professional counselors, psychologists, and social workers. On
occasion, trainees who are advanced graduate students in various
counseling related graduate programs may also provide counseling
services. Call the Counseling Center or stop by to schedule
an appointment with a counselor. Daily urgent and emergency
appointment times are available. Please tell our receptionist if
you need to see a counselor the same day you call for an appointment.
In these situations contact the center as early in the
day as possible.
The Counseling Center provides free and confidential services for
currently enrolled CMU students for various issues and concerns
that may negatively impact one’s academic success, interpersonal
relationships, health or safety. Services include short-term / timelimited
individual and group counseling, consultation and referral
for: 1) dealing with personal issues such as an urgent situation
or crisis, anxiety, depression, loneliness, transition to college
concerns, identity, alcohol/drug abuse, eating concerns, stress
management, relationship concerns, couples concerns, family
stress, loss, relapse prevention, sexual orientation, strengthening
coping skills, and personal growth and development; 2) improving
academic success by reducing stress and focused anxiety (e.g.,
test, math, speech), and learning time management skills; and 3)
assisting primary and secondary survivors of sexual and domestic
violence, stalking, and harassment. Group services are designed
to address many topics and vary depending upon student needs
from semester to semester.
Other Counseling Center services include providing consultation
and referral information for students, parents, faculty and staff;
groups and workshops; in-service training; outreach programs;
referral to on and off-campus agencies and services; providing a
supervised practicum or internship site for psychology, counselor
education and social work students; and selected mental health
screening. During the academic year counselors are on-call after
hours and weekends to assist students and CMU faculty and
staff when there are urgent / emergency student mental health
concerns. Call CMU Police at 989-774-3081 to contact the on-call
counselor. There is no charge for counseling, consultation and
related services; however there may be a modest fee to cover
the costs associated with test administration.
Residence Life Counselors in Residence
Counseling assistance may also be obtained through Counselors
in Residence who work in offices at various residence hall locations.
Counselors in Residence may be contacted in the:
• East Area Student Success Center (989-774-1879)
• North Area Student Success Center (989-774-4928)
• South Area Student Success Center (989-774-3089)
• Towers Student Success
Center (989-774-6601)