Who is eligible to receive services at the Student Health Service? Any fulltime Oxford campus student is eligible. Part-time students are eligible if they have paid the full-time general student fee.

Do I need to have an appointment?Appointments are certainly encouraged in order to save time. A majority of the patient traffic is walk-in and students who do so are given appointments when they check in.

If I'm sick how do I ge the Student Health Service? Can I park in the lot? Please call medical transport at 529-2277 for a ride. The Red Express bus also stops near our door.

What do I need to bring with me? Your student identification card is required to verify eligibility for service.

Do I need to bring my insurance card? No. The Student Health Service does not file claims directly to the insurance company. We can provide a receipt the business day following your visit which you can submit to your insurance company.

Does the medical history form need to be completed and returned to the SHS before orientation or before registration for classes? A completed medical history form (found on-line) is required to be on file for all registered students. First year students register during orientation and their registration cannot be finalized until a completed medical history form is on file.

Can students utilize the Student Health Service even if they do not purchase the student health insurance? Yes. All students are required to have insurance (see. Student Insurance) and the University offers a policy for those who would like to purchase it. However, the services of the SHS are available to all Oxford campus students who have paid the full general fee.

Is there a difference in service provided for students who have the student health insurance than for those who do not? No. The care provided for eligible students is the same regardless of their insurance coverage.

Will the student health insurance cover charges at the SHS? Yes. The student health insurance will cover routine charges for services at the SHS– the standard medical care provided for illness or injury after the deductible is met. It does not cover routine examinations or immunizations – prevention or wellness services.

What if I take allergy shots, are need the service of a medical specialist not available at the Student Health Service? For services we are unable to provide, we make referrals to the appropriate specialist.

Can my parents get a copy of my SHS charges? If you are over 18 we must have your written permission to provide a record of your charges or anything else related to your care at the SHS. See Medical Records.

Can my home physician call in a prescription? Yes. Your home physician may call or fax in a prescription. You may also bring laboratory or X-ray orders from home.

If I am treated at the SHS will my parents be notified? If the situation is serious and you are in the company of the clinician, you can give verbal permission for your parents to be contacted. Otherwise, the visits are part of your medical record and remain confidential. The same applies to conversations with the clinician about your treatment –- your permission is required for such information to be released.

Where do I go when the Health Center is closed and I need medical treatment? click here