HEALTH SERVICES

 

The institution provides a student with health services and educational programs consistent with its purpose and reflecting the needs of its patients. Health Services is located in the E.L. Evans Health Center and can be reached by telephone number at 912-386-3224. The Health Center provides a student with nursing care and physician care to handle minor illnesses and injuries. First Aid and limited emergency care are also available.

 

Clinical hours:

 

Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Appointments are requested for all health care services.

 

A Clinical Doctor and Pharmaceutical Services are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments must be scheduled before 11:30 AM.

 

Some over-the-counter medication and prescriptions are available during pharmacy hours. Students registered for 6 or more hours pay a health fee to obtain services and co-payments are made to cover available medical supplies and medicine.

 

REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS: Each student must submit a medical history form and certificate of immunization to the Admissions Office prior to admission to the college. This information is held in strict confidence by the Health Center staff. Every precaution is taken to ensure a healthy student population.

 

MMR:  If born before 1957, Rubella immunity certificate only. Any other student must have two required MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).

 

TB:       Tuberculin skin test, required prior to admission.

 

Tetanus:            Recommended within the last ten years.