We
provide primary care medicine to students at the University of Virginia.
Our services include care for acute illnesses and injuries as well
as more chronic conditions. Laboratory tests can be done at Student
Health, and referrals for specialty care can be made when necessary.
Appointments
Emergencies
Common Ailments
Costs
Staff
Links
to Important Information
Avian influenza
Information on Bioterrorism
(Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
West Nile Virus
Antibiotic Use Guidelines
New Meningitis Vaccine Approved
Non-Psychiatric Medical Withdrawal
and Re-enrollment Forms and Letters
Frequently Asked Questions
Appointments
If you wish to make an appointment to see a clinician in the Department
of General Medicine at Student Health, please call 982-3915.
If you are using a University phone, you need only dial the last
five digits of the phone number.
Our
appointment hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (except holidays and vacations) 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
for urgent care.
Emergencies
In an emergency or life-threatening situation, please call 911.
When
Student Health is closed and you need to speak with someone regarding
an urgent question or concern, care providers are always on call
through the answering service number at 972-7004. Let the
provider know if you have a medical concern or wish to speak to
a mental health care provider. Please wait near a phone for a response.
If
you have an urgent medical or emotional problem, or are so directed
by the on-call provider, you may receive care at the U.Va. Hospital
Emergency Room.
Costs
As
a registered student, you have pre-paid for your professional care
at Student Health by paying the student fee. For
more information, please see our Prices
and Insurance pages.
Are
there costs for tests?
Yes, laboratory tests incur a separate charge, which may be covered
by your individual insurance plan. You will need to contact your
insurance company for specific questions regarding coverage. See
costs for specific lab tests: Lab Fees
(opens PDFdocument).
Students
who have a QualChoice (now Southern Health Services/Coventry) plan,
click here
for more information.
Staff
Our staff is composed of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses,
and physician's assistants. We also have University of Virginia
medical residents who see patients under the direct supervision
of staff physicians. Our clinic receptionists complete our staff.
Maintained
by: studenthealth@virginia.edu
Last Modified:
Thursday, 25-Oct-2007 13:22:41 EDT
© 2002 by the Rector
and Visitors of the University of Virginia
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