ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 1996 TAG: 9608270117
SECTION: WELCOME STUDENTS PAGE: 39 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
UNIVERSITY STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES - HENDERSON HALL
231-6444
Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Available to all full-time and the part-time Virginia Tech students who have paid their health fees, which are included in the full-time tuition as part of the Comprehensive Fee. Most services are covered under the health fee, including unlimited visits, most prescriptions and routine laboratory work. The services not covered by the fee, such as X-rays, certain laboratory work and prescriptions, are provided at a reduced cost and will be billed to the student's account.
All students who have scheduled appointments are seen first, although a student may show up without an appointment and wait for the next available physician. USHS does not provide 24-hour care.
ALLERGY/IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
231-7621
Offers allergy injections, immunizations and tuberculin tests at a reduced cost. Does not offer allergy testing; an outside physician must first diagnose the allergy before USHS will give allergy injections.
**Every student must, by state law, have a complete health history form on file, documenting required immunizations. If not, the student will be blocked from registering for second semester classes in October.**
ANONYMOUS HIV TESTING
231-3070
USHS is a state recognized anonymous HIV testing facility for Virginia Tech students. Testing is done about once or twice a month. Call for times and dates.
FULL SERVICE PHARMACY
231-8103
Fills many of the health service practitioners' prescriptions. Students may transfer outside prescriptions to the USHS pharmacy if it carries that pharmaceutical. There is a reduced fee for some pharmaceuticals and contraceptives.
HEALTH EDUCATION OFFICE
231-5289
Staffed by health educators, peer educators and a graduate assistant to provide classes and advice about alcohol, sexuality, nutrition and lifestyle-related diseases. Discussions can be held on an individual or group basis.
STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
231-7780
WELLNESS PEER EDUCATION
231-3070
A cooperative effort between students and university health services workers to advocate health care. Call for membership information. The Wellness Peer Education program trains students to present workshops on subjects such as reducing alcohol use, prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancies, and detecting breast, testicular and skin cancers.
TRAVEL CLINIC
231-7621
Provides immunizations, health and safety information, insurance information and local political conditions for students traveling to foreign countries. Immunization charges depend on the vaccines given. You should prepare for international travel three to six months before the departure date or as soon as travel plans are made.
WOMEN'S CLINIC
231-6569
Call between 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m. to set up an appointment
Provides gynecologic exams, pap smears, sexually transmitted disease screenings, contraception and other reproductive health services. Women must first attend a one-time reproductive health class before receiving contraceptives.
FOR AFTER HOURS SERVICE:
EMERGENCY - 911
MONTGOMERY REGIONAL HOSPITAL - 951-1111
BLACKSBURG PRIMARY CARE - 951-9186
VIRGINIA TECH RESCUE SQUAD (for rescue service transport) - emergency 231-888; non-emergency 231-7138
UNIVERSITY COUNSELING CENTER - HENDERSON HALL
231-6557
Monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Staffed with psychologists and professional counselors to give individual and group advice on any problems students may have that would interfere with school. Some individual difficulties might include depression, anxiety, loneliness, studying problems, sexual concerns and career uncertainty. Groups may focus on specific issues such as interpersonal relationships, choosing a major, substance abuse, eating disorders and managing stress.
OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
LEWIS-GALE COUNSELING CENTER - 381-1100
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 382-6154
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - 951-5184
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES - 382-5050
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