Student Health Services
Quality Care
The mission of health services is to provide quality care in time of sickness and injury and to promote wellness through health education and activities related to attaining and maintaining healthy lifestyles. The student health clinic staff supports the belief that good health and wellness are essential for students to achieve the maximum from their college experience at Georgia College & State University.
A Close Network
A close network exists between Health Services and Counseling, other campus departments, the Baldwin County Health Department, Oconee Regional Medical Center, and Oconee Mental Health Center.
Services
* Outpatient medical care for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries is provided by Nurse Practitioners.
* A network of referral services are available in the community and used when needed.
* Health information and other types of educational materials are available in the clinic.
Confidentiality
All medical information is confidential. Students must sign a "Release of Medical Information" form before any records can be released.
Costs
Most of the costs involved with receivin care in the clinic is covered by the Health Fee. There is no charge for clinic visits and there is no limit to the number of visits to the clinic. Most medications and supplies are provided at no cost to the student. Many lab tests are performed in the clinic at no charge, but there is a charge for specimens sent to outside laboratories.
Appointments
It is not necessary to make an appointment to be seen in the clinic except for Women's Health exams or STD screenings.
Insurance
It is not necessary to have medical insurance to be seen in the clinic. However, it is strongly recommended that students be covered by medical insurance in case of referral or emergencies. Medical insurance information is available in the clinic.
Referral
The health center on campus has nurse practitioners on staff to treat most illnesses and if needed, can assist with referral to local medical resources.
Location and Contact Information
The Student Health Services are located on the main floor of Beeson Hall, facing Montgomery Street. Clinic hours are Mon - Fri, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Staff
Alice Loper, FNP-C, Director
Stephanie Welch, MSN, FNP-C
Angie Mason, RNC, WHNP
Britt McRae, MS, FNP-C
Leah Barbee, MSN, FNP-C
Rachel Sullivan, BS, University Health Educator
Shavon Farley, Medical Assistant
Nancy Miller, Administrative Assistant
Contact Information
Student Health Services
Campus Box 091
Phone (478) 445-5288
Fax (478) 445-3142
alice.loper@gcsu.edu