STUDENT HEALTH

Clinical Director: Ross Patton, M.D.
Administrator: Carla Lapelle, Associate Dean, Student Affairs

Phone: (304) 691-1100

The purpose of the Student Health Service is to provide health care services for acute and limited chronic illnesses to students.

The Student Health facilities are located at the Cabell-Huntington Hospital. To locate the office, please enter on the first floor and go up one floor to the family practice area. Transportation is provided to students to the Student Health facilities free of charge by asking for a city bus ticket at the front desk of the Welcome Center.   Hours are 8:00am to 10:45am and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Friday when classes are in session. Students may simply show up to see a doctor.  However, an appointment is strongly recommended so as to avoid a lengthy wait. Many prescriptions are filled through Medical Arts Pharmacy on the corner of 10th Street and 6th Avenue, and students are required to only pay a $5 co-pay.  (Medication must be prescribed through Student Health and be part of the Student Health Drug Formulary)

Summary of Services:

I. Diagnosis and treatment services:

• diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses
• treatment is provided for acute illnesses, with limited services for chronic conditions
• gynecological exams, including PAP smear
• routine non-surgical procedures conducted in the office 

II. Limited laboratory procedures, as ordered by the medical staff, are provided.

III. Limited radiographic procedures (X-Ray), as ordered by the medical staff, are provided.

IV. Other

1. Prescription medications, as ordered by the medical staff, are provided from a formulary with a $5 co-payment.
   
   
2. Prevention and education, including AIDS awareness, STDs, health eating and other issues.
   
   
3. Dependent care is provided free of charge as a service to students through the Department of Family and Community Health clinic. (Lab and X-Ray not included)
   
   
4. Continuity care is not provided to students with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, seizure disorder, or quadriplegia.   When these students would benefit from establishing a continuing relationship with the same physician for their condition, they will be referred to the physician of their choice.  A list of area Family Practice physicians is available at Student Health Services and on campus in the South Lobby of Prichard Hall.
   
   
5. Physical exams are provided by appointment.
   
   
6. Testing, such as TB,  is provided.  However, there is a charge.  Please contact Student Health for more details OR visit Cabell County Health Department where testing is done for free.
   
   
7. Cold packs, which are over-the-counter medications for the self treatment of colds, are provided to students upon request at Student Health and in the South Lobby of Prichard Hall.
   
   
8. Orthopedic supply loan program provides crutches, wheelchairs, splints, and other supplies on a loan basis.
   
   
9. Allergy shots: medication is administered but not provided.
   
   
10. Specialist referral: such as endocrinologist, dermatology.
    
    
11. Sports medicine clinic, one afternoon per week treats injuries and conditions related to sports and exercise.

Restrictions on participation for full-time or part-time:

• Students who are registered for 6 hours or more, are fully eligible for services.
• Students registered for 1-5 hours are assessed a fee of $20 per visit.