Student Health Information

The mission of the Student Health Center is to provide a collaborative and holistic health climate that provides service, care, wellness, and education. At the Student Health Center, we promote the implementation of essential skills centered on optimizing sustainable, healthy behaviors among students, on our campus, and within surrounding communities. 

The Student Health Center is a campus partner recognized for providing the highest quality of comprehensive and innovative healthcare, education, and wellness for a culturally welcoming environment.

We embrace patient-centered care, providing care that is respectful of and responsive to the individual patient.

We foster teamwork that supports our internal and external stakeholders. 

We provide quality medical care that is ethical and reflects national standards of care and best practices. 

We foster patient relationships built on trust, respect and privacy. 

We foster the well-being of all our campus student communities by encouraging healthy routines and balanced lifestyles. 

 We embrace the use of technology and medical innovation to improve the provision of medical care. 

Your health is a private matter between you and your provider. Your medical information will only be released by your written request and signed release (unless permitted by law). Feel comfortable knowing what you say at SHC will stay in SHC. 

• Be treated with respect, consideration, dignity and afforded privacy.
• Communicate in the language or manner that you primarily use.
• Complete information concerning your diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
• Participate in decisions involving your health care.
• Information concerning the scope and availability of services.
• Information regarding any fees for services and payment policies.
• Expect care given by qualified professionals. The practitioner's name and professional qualifications should be visible or stated on introduction.
• Complain about treatment or medical care and have a fair review of that complaint.
• A second opinion regarding diagnosis or treatment or request a change in provider. Note: Consultation outside of the Student Health Center is the financial responsibility of the patient.
• Confidentiality regarding disclosures in regards to medical records and to the opportunity to approve or refuse, in writing, the release of information, except when required by law or when life is in danger. Your medical records will be kept in a secure environment.
• Refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law, and to be informed of the medical consequences of that refusal.
• Be informed of any research aspect of your care and refuse to participate. A refusal will not jeopardize your access to medical care and treatment.
• Change providers upon request. 

• Provide complete and accurate information about your health, medications, over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, and allergies or sensitivities.
• Follow the treatment plan prescribed by your provider and participate in your own care.
• Provide a responsible adult to transport you home if required by the provider.
• Be accountable for his/her actions if he/she refuses treatment or does not follow the health care provider's instruction
• Accept personal financial responsibility for any charges not covered by insurance.
• Keep appointments or notify the Student Health Center in advance if an appointment cannot be kept.
• Behave respectfully toward all Student Health Center staff, as well as other patients.
• Provide information concerning any living will or other directive that may impact your care.
• Request language assistance as needed. 

All interactions with the Student Health Center are private, and every employee at SHC has been trained in confidentiality. SHC will not disclose your medical information to any individual (including your parents), organization or facility without your written permission for us to do so. 

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires that we notify all SHC patients of our Notice of Privacy Practices. This notice explains your right to inspect and copy your medical records; request an amendment/addendum to your records; view an account of disclosures of your private health information; request restrictions to release of your medical information; and request confidential communications with you.