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University Health Services

Eligibility
Emergencies
Clinic Hours
Location
Responsibilities
Clinic Services Available
Clinic Services Not Available
Student Health Insurance
Medical Records
Concerns, Comments, Suggestions

Eligibility. All regularly enrolled CMU students, their spouses, and other authorized users are eligible to use Health Services. Proper CMU identification is required to obtain services.
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Emergencies. Dial 911 for ambulance and CMU police assistance. Emergency care is provided by the Central Michigan Community Hospital Emergency Room.
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Clinic Hours. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A same day/future date appointment system minimizes waiting time. Call 989-774-5693 (TTY: 989-774-3055) to schedule an appointment. Walk-in service for urgent problems is available in the Primary Care Suite, Foust 202.
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Payment. There are fees for the care provided, but payment is not required at the time of service. Health Services will bill the student’s primary insurance carrier if current health plan enrollment information is provided at the time of the visit. Contact the Health Services Business Office at 989-774-3059 for additional information about billing and insurance.
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Location. University Health Services is located in Foust Hall at the corner of Preston and East Campus Drive. For easy access, students are encouraged to use the Preston Street entrance.
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Responsibilities. The primary responsibilities of University Health Services are to provide readily accessible health care, health education, health promotion, disease prevention, and communicable disease outbreak management services for Central Michigan University students and other authorized users.
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Clinical Services Available. Board-certified family practice physicians working in teams with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant provide primary healthcare services, similar to those in a family doctor’s office, with a strong educational component. Services include: diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries; physical examinations; allergy injections (with serum from student’s allergist); immunizations and TB skin testing; women’s health care services; confidential HIV/AIDS and STD testing and treatment; travel health services; basic rehabilitation services provided by certified athletic trainers under physician’s supervision. In addition, University Health Services has an on-site pharmacy and laboratory. Both accept orders from outside providers. X-ray and other diagnostic imaging services are also available.
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Clinical Services Not Available. University Health Services does not provide major or elective surgery; hospital in-patient care; obstetrical care; physical therapy; fitting of glasses or other vision care; or dental services. Referrals to physical therapy are readily arranged when indicated. Referrals to specialty care are also provided when needed.
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Student Health Insurance. A nationally-recognized health insurance carrier offers and administers a reasonably-priced optional health insurance plan for CMU students and their dependents. Plan options, premium costs, and enrollment applications are available on the University Health Services web site at www.healthservices.cmich.edu and in the Health Services Business Office, Foust 108.
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Medical Records. Medical records are maintained for students and other authorized users at University Health Services. The information is confidential and will not be released to anyone without the patient’s authorization, except as permitted or required by law. Students are asked to submit a pre-entrance health history report and pre-matriculation immunization record to assist University Health Services in providing safe, effective, and appropriate care.
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Concerns, Comments, Suggestions. University Health Services seeks to continually improve its services and values input from users regarding the care provided. Concerns, comments, or suggestions about the services can be addressed by completing a Patient Satisfaction Survey at the time of the visit, speaking with a staff member or unit supervisor, contacting the Director, Foust 249, 989-774-3944, or via e-mail at healthservices@cmich.edu.
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