The SHS staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, R.N.s., L.P.N.s., and registered medical assistants. We encourage you to find a practitioner that you are comfortable seeing for all of your primary care needs at the Student Health Service.
Eligibility
The Student Health Service (SHS) provides outpatient care to all Oxford and regional campus student enrolled in at least one class, regardless of insurance carrier.
Services
Our services include examination and treatment for illness and minor injuries, men’s sexual health, laboratory, x-ray, immunizations and pharmacy services. In addition, holding beds are maintained for observation and diagnostic studies.
Hours
The SHS is open Monday through Friday throughout the year. Our hours shift to accommodate the increase of patient flow during the academic year.
- Academic year – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., limited staff during lunch
- Summer hours – 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch
- Academic breaks (winter, spring break) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed for lunch
Appointments
You will maximize SHS resources and your time by making an appointment. If you call 513-529-3000 between 8 and 10 a.m., you are guaranteed a same-day appointment. The rest of the day, call and we will work with you to fit your schedule. Walk-in patients will be accommodated when possible. Bring your Miami ID card and your insurance card to your appointment. Check in at the Receptions/Records window.
Charges
You are charged fees for office visits, laboratory services, x-ray procedures, pharmaceuticals and other miscellaneous items. The fees may be billed to your insurance, your bursar bill or paid with MasterCard/Visa.
Emergencies
After hours, overnight and emergency care is available at McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital in Oxford accessed through the emergency room.
Records Release
Your medical records are confidential. Nothing will be released from your records without your written consent. You may obtain a copy of your records or have us transfer your records by signing a HIPAA release form.
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