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GENERAL INFORMATION
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In case of illness, students should
contact student health at extension 8102. The Dickerson Health Center is open from 9 am till
3 pm Monday through Friday.
A
Physician
comes to student health every
day. The physician will remain in the student health as long as necessary to
see all the students that have scheduled appointments. The
university medical director is Dr. Alexander Snyder.
The doctor’s visit is
free; however, students pay for medications.
Medical
and prescription insurance are not accepted at student health. If a student
has prescription insurance and wishes to use it, he/she will need to get a
prescription from the physician and have it filled at a drug store.
Appointments are made
by contacting the nurse between 9 am and 12 noon on the day you want to see
the doctor. STUDENTS
WHO DO NOT SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE
DOCTOR THAT DAY. It
is important that you arrive at the scheduled time so all preliminary tests
and information can be obtained BEFORE the doctor arrives. The doctor
needs this information so he can evaluate your health status and provide you
with the best medical care possible.
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Emergencies
are handled through the emergency room of the Union Regional
Medical Center in Monroe. Emergency physicians are available 24 hours per day.
The student assumes responsibility for payment to them. Students are
responsible for payment when they are referred off campus for treatment or
follow-up care.
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Allergy
Injections are available at the student health service; however,
the student must receive the injection when the physician is present and
supply his/her own vaccine, schedule, syringes and a statement from his/her
allergist stating that they approve of the student receiving the allergy
therapy at student health.
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV) Infection Policy
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious
agent known to be associated with a number of outcomes including the
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV primarily infects immune systems
and white blood cells and the degree of the resulting compromise of an
individual’s immune system determines an infected person’s clinical outcome.
Studies demonstrate that the majority of those infected with HIV remain
generally well but continue to harbor the virus for life. Only a minority of
infected people develop full-blown AIDS, but everyone with HIV infection could
potentially be infectious to others.
The health risk poses a serious challenge to the
university community. Wingate University is aware of the seriousness of this
disease and is mindful of its role in protecting the health and physical welfare
of students, faculty and employees. Because of the potential consequences that
this condition poses to the university community, Wingate University has adopted
a policy in response to the AIDS epidemic. This policy sets forth the general
guidelines for AIDS-related education, prevention, safety and treatment. Copies
of this policy are available
in the office of the dean of students and in
student health. Accommodations required as a result of this disease will also be
evaluated and dealt with in accordance with the university’s policy regarding
Provision of Reasonable Accommodations for Education Programs, a copy of which
is available in the office of the dean of students.
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Immunization Law
Every student, regardless of age, class hours, or
time
of
classes MUST submit to student health documented proof of immunizations as
required by North Carolina state law and a completed student health services
health information summary which includes a physical exam.
The minimum immunization requirements for a student in a
North Carolina college or university are as follows:
- Three doses of DPT, DT, or TD adult (These can come
from school records, health clinic, doctor’s office, or documented
childhood immunization records.) THE LAST DOSE OF TETANUS MUST BE IN THE
PAST 10 YEARS.
- Oral polio vaccine NOT required on or after 18th
birthday.
- Two doses of measles vaccine on or after first
birthday. Physician may verify previous history of measles disease. (If
birthday is BEFORE 1957, the measles vaccine is not required. Positive
serological antibody titer against measles is acceptable.)
- One dose of mumps vaccine (If birthday is BEFORE 1957,
mumps vaccine is not required. Positive serological antibody titer against
mumps is acceptable.)
- One dose of rubella (If over 50 years old, rubella is
not required. Positive serological antibody titer against rubella is
acceptable.)
- TB skin test (Within last 12 months)
These immunizations as well as a completed student health
services health information summary is due by July 1. Immunization records that
have not been received or are incomplete following 30 days of enrollment will
result in dismissal from class until immunization requirements are met.
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Local Pharmacy
CVS Marshville located on Highway
74 beside
Food Lion
CVS Monroe located on Highway 74 at
Hilltop
Marshville
Pharmacy located on Highway 74 in
Marshville beside Dave's Pizza
Wal-mart Pharmacy
located at the Super Wal-mart
Store in Monroe
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Director of Health Services |
Ms. Evelyn Weber, R.N. |
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Phone Number |
704-233-8102 |
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Office
Location
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Dickerson Health Center in Jefferson Clubhouse
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Office Hours |
9:00 am till 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday |
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