Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to use the Student Health Center?
Degree-seeking
students pay a fee each semester and in the summer to
access the Student Health Center; the fee for 2007-2008 is $62.65 per semester for spring and fall semesters
and $9.60/credit hour pro-rated for the summer.
This entitles the students to access the Health Center
facilities and free visits. There is a small
charge for all other services (lab tests, pap smears,
prescriptions, wrist splints, etc.). Those ESU
students who are normally enrolled but not taking classes
in the summer may pay a fee of $40 and access the
Health Center in the summer. Students taking less than 6 credit hours per semester will be assessed an additional fee at the time of the first office visit each semester. This fee is pro-rated to equal the full-time fee, and is not assessed unless the services are utilized. This seemed to be the most equitable way to be able to continue full-time healthcare to part-time students.
You can access our fee
schedule online - our charges are usually much less
than those in the community.
We also have pharmacy
services available.
We do not take private health care insurance, but do
take the United Healthcare-Student Resources plan. United Healthcare-Student
Resources is the plan authorized by the Kansas Board of Regents for student purchase. Contact
us with any questions at shc@emporia.edu.
Can anyone else see my records?
If the student is under 18-years-old, s/he must have
a signed Health History and consent form from their parents on file in
Health Services before they can be treated. If the
student is over 18-years-old, no one can see their health
records without written consent from the student or
a court-ordered subpoena.
HIV testing records are kept in a separate file from
students' health records and are not available to any
outside entity, even by subpoena.
When is the Student Health Center open?
The Health Center is open from...
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
8:00am to 7pm on Thursdays during Fall and Spring semesters
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday during the
summer
We are closed weekends, holidays and during winter
break.
Appointments are preferred; call 620-341-5223
to schedule an appointment. Patients who become
acutely ill during the day may be assessed by a nurse and worked into the schedule if necessary.
What about birth control, STIs, HIV testing etc.?
We offer male and female sexual health checkups, education
and prevention programs. Condoms are available at low cost, ask for them at the front desk.
HIV testing and counseling is available. Contact
the Student Health Center to schedule a confidential
appointment.
Can my family members be treated?
At this time,
we do not have large enough facility or staff to treat
family members.
Family members may wish to use the Health Department
nearby which has a sliding fee scale (Flint Hills Community Health Center, 420 W 15th, Emporia, KS, 342-4864).
Can I fill my prescriptions at the Health Center?
Pharmacy services are available with prescriptions from a Health Services provider. If you are on a regular medication (such as birth control), make an appointment and bring in either a current prescription or a current Pap report to get an ESU prescription. You may call in refill requests at 341-5867.
We have a small formulary of items most commonly needed by college
students and a supply of over-the-counter items like
toothpaste, panty hose and feminine needs.
You can also fill prescriptions written at Health Services at an outside pharmacy (especially if you want
to use an insurance card, etc.)
Are there any forms I'll need to fill out before my
appointment?
Yes, there is a Health History Form that you will
need to fill out and sign. You may either fill it out at the
office before your appointment, or you can download
the form and bring it with you. To download the form,
you will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader. (Click
here for a free copy of Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader.) Click on the item below.
(To get back to this page once Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader is open, use your browser's "back" button.) In addition, on your first visit you will be asked to complete a more detailed health form as well as get baseline measeurements on blood pressure and weight. It's always a good idea to come about 10 mintes early for your appointment.
The
Health History Form
Should I take all the antibiotic I am prescribed if
I am feeling better?
Yes, you MUST finish all your antibiotics every time.
If you don't, the "bad" bugs will come back and may
even be stronger! This may also cause resistance
to the antibiotics, so that if you are ever really ill,
antibiotics won't work as well.
Does antibiotic therapy interfere with birth control
pills?
In theory, antibiotics may interfere with the absorption
and effectiveness of birth control pills (but not with
the Depo injections). Abstinence or back up method
of birth control like condoms or foam is recommended
while on antibiotics and for several days after finishing
them.
Can I charge my medical/prescription bills to my parents
or a credit card?
Not to your parents, but yes to a credit card (There
will be a form to fill out). You are responsible
for charges on the day you receive services. Our
charges are very low and the office visit is free.
If you have a financial emergency on the day you need
medical services, please visit with office staff about payment arrangements.
What is the training/experience of the clinical
staff?
We are very proud of our clinical staff! We have
combined experience of nearly 150 clinical years!
You can "meet" us on our Staff
webpage.
Our Clinical Coordinator, Janice
Noyes, ARNP, has been a nurse for over 30 years and
an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for over 20
years, specializing in Women's Health issues.
Helena Stormont, ARNP is an alumnus of ESU, earning her BSN here then going on to complete her Master's at Wichita State University in May 2005. Helena joined the staff in July, 2006 and enjoys getting to know the students and meeting their healthcare needs.
Our Lab Director, Lori Boline,
has over 30 years experience in laboratory work and
has earned MLT and ASCP status. She is also the
Safety and Quality Control person for the Health Center.
Our nurses (Mary McDaniel, Linda
Ulrey, Mary Fry and Kathy McCalla) are all RNs with
combined experience of over 70 years. Each brings
unique experiences in different fields: women's
health, public health, cancer care, etc. Mary McDaniel and Linda Ulrey are Nationally Board Certified in College Health Nursing!
All of our staff exceed the minimum
number of hours of Continuing education required by
law each year.
Is my information confidential?
Student Health records are kept
stricly confidential. No medical information is
ever released without a written consent form from the
patient or a court order/subpoena.
HIV testing records are kept
in a separate file from a students' other medical records
and cannot be accessed by any outside entity, even with
a subpoena.
Can I get a Pap smear, HIV check
or STI check at the Health Center?
Yes. Call for an appointment
at 620-341-5223.
Do birth control pills prevent
STIs or HIV?
No. Sexually active students are encouraged to practice risk reduction strategies such as limiting the number of lifetime partners and using latex or polyurethane condoms correctly and consistently. Remember: abstinence is the only 100% fool-proof way to prevent both unintended pregnancy and STIs.
What
type of shots/immunizations does the Health Center provide?
Health Services routinely stocks and administers vaccine to prevent tetanus, meningococcal meningitis, hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and influenza. Other vaccines, such as those needed for travel, may be able to be ordered. For any questions or information
about shots for special circumstances please call 620-341-5223. The new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is also available, please call to make arrangements.
