Health Services

New students to the Adrian College campus are required to submit a Student Health & Medical History Record, Immunization History to the Health Center. Failure to supply this information may delay the registration process. The Health Center is located in the Adrian College Medical Clinic. The Health Center is open fall and spring semesters Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Medical and Counseling appointments are available 24 /7 through our virtual health provider.  Appointment hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, and can be made by calling 517-265-5161. The Health Center is not available during any holiday breaks when the residence halls are closed. The Health Center consists of one nurse practitioner working under the direction of our Medical Director. Services are available to ALL undergraduate Adrian College students, including full-time, part-time and commuting students. The Health Center provides:

• acute illness evaluation and treatment,

• screening evaluations and disease prevention such as blood pressure checks, weight and vision,

• first aid for minor injuries,

• referrals and coordination of care to off-campus health care consultants,

• over-the-counter medications, use and instructions,

• health education on preventative health care and lifestyle issues including sexually transmitted infection education,

• blood draws with appropriate order from physician,

• follow-up of emergency hospital visits

• loan of crutches, wheelchairs and other medical equipment,

• immunizations including; Tetanus, MMR, Hepatitis B series, Meningitis, and influenza vaccine (check with your insurance company—many vaccines are covered by insurance).

When a student is seen in the Health Center, there is no cost for the nurse visit. There may be charges for medications, immunizations and treatment supplies. These charges may be paid for or charged to the student’s account as a health service fee. Receipts for medications or immunizations can be requested by the student. The student is then responsible for submitting the request to their private medical insurance. Check with your insurance carrier regarding the submission of these claims. The Health Center does not bill private insurance companies.

Confidentiality

All Health Services records are confidential. Safeguarding students’ medical information is not only a legal requirement but also an important ethical obligation. No one will have access to health records without the written consent of the student, including their parents/guardians, if the student is of legal age (18 years or older). Information from a student’s health record will not be disclosed except in cases of extreme urgency where there is an obvious “need to know”, such as in cases of injury to themselves or others or as required by law. Students have the right to access their personally identifiable medical files and have the right to correct or remove any inaccurate, irrelevant or out-of-date information.

Health Insurance

       Students attending Adrian College are responsible for their own health insurance coverage, as the College does not provide health insurance coverage for students.  It is highly recommended that students verify that they have coverage through their parent/guardian insurance plan or purchase such coverage directly from an insurance carrier.  Students may visit sis-inc.biz for available health insurance options.