General Information

Who Is Eligible?

Student Health Service (SHS) is available to all currently registered UL Lafayette students who present a current school or pictured I.D.

How much will it cost?

Membership entitles you to medical evaluation with a clinician. This includes assessments for any illness, minor injuries and general physicals.

• All registered UL Lafayette students may receive medical care at Student Health Service with membership.
• All students who are taking six (6) or more hours in the fall/spring and three (3) or more hours in the summer have been assessed a student fee at registration and are members.
• Any student not meeting these hourly requirements may purchase a membership for $25.00 per semester.

All office procedures, laboratory work, pap smears, x-rays, referrals, prescriptions and injections are at the student's expense. If you would like to know current prices for these services, please call (#48clinic) or come by the SHS.

Serious illnesses or injuries may be referred to a specialist or medical facility in the area. Should the clinician suggest referral to a medical specialist, the health services staff will assist in making such arrangements.

*Hours of Operation

HOURS OF OPERATION
Clinic Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:45pm
Friday 7:30am-12:15pm
Tuesday Staff Meeting 7:30am-8:30am

Appointment Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8am-4pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4pm
Friday 8am-11:30am

Nurse Triage Only:
Monday-Thursday: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Friday: 11am-11:45am

As a response to our continuous surveys, we are offering a combination of appointments and walk-in services to lessen your waiting time, to utilize the SHS more efficiently throughout the day, and to continue to provide quality healthcare.

Appointments are scheduled for all women's services and minor procedures.

All patients are triaged by a nurse prior to being seen by a clinician.

All patients should:

• Allow time for completing and/or updating personal data each semester.
• Bring proof of insurance coverage other than the Student Basic Policy each semester, as insurance coverage may change over time and correct information allows for accurate billing.

SHS is closed on weekends and university holidays.
If you need assistance when the clinic is closed call University Police at 482-6447 or seek care at a local Walk In Clinic or Emergency Room.

Confidentiality Policy

UL Lafayette Student Health Service follows the ethical guidelines of the medical profession. Patient records are not a part of any student's academic record. No information is released without written permission (a signed written consent) from the patient except as required by state law.
Students under the age of (18) eighteen must have a written consent from their parent/guardian prior to treatment.

Policy on excuses for class

SHS will provide excuses only for students who have missed class while being seen in our clinic. Any extended excuse will be given at the discretion of the practitioner. Excuses given for a prolonged period of time will automatically be reported to the Dean of Students.

Policy on Chronic Medical Problems

Students with any chronic medical problem are to be under the care of their personal physician. SHS will work in collaboration with your physician to assist with blood work, x-ray, blood pressure readings, allergy injection administration, nebulizer treatments, and/or any other related procedure while you are attending UL Lafayette as long as your condition remains stable. Students with chronic medical problems can be assessed and treated at SHS for any other unrelated illness or injury.

Services not offered

Dental care, obstetrical care, and major surgical procedures are not available at SHS. Our staff can provide local referrals for these services.

Here are just a few of the nice comments made by some of our patients:

"The care I received here was excellent. I have never been taken care of this great in my whole life..."

"I feel very comfortable when I'm here."

"I thought everyone was very helpful and nice to me. I felt like they really did care about my condition!"

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Student Health Services, P.O. Box 43692, Lafayette, LA, 70504-3692
Phn: 337/482-5464 ·Fax: 337/482-6428 · Email: shs@louisiana.edu
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