Hours Change
UHC will be closed at 2:30pm on September 23rd.
The Pharmacy will be closed at 3:00pm on September 23rd
Advocate for Prevention
Students can help prevent illness by eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, getting enough sleep, washing hands, covering their cough, and not sharing drinks or food. Also remind your student to get a flu shot in the fall before flu season hits.
Balance Respect for Privacy with Offers of Support
College is a time of health care transition. Students who are accustomed to having their health care needs met by their parents or guardians are now learning to manage their own health care needs. Assure your student that you respect their privacy as they begin to navigate their own health care and remind them that you are there for them if they need advice and support.
What To Do When Your Student Gets Sick
Many illnesses are self-limiting and can be managed without seeking medical care. Learning to provide self-care is an important part of becoming an educated citizen. Encourage your student to check out the self-care information located on the Health Center website.
Students who need medical care have several options:
- Schedule an appointment
- Online scheduling is available through MyJMUChart or by calling 540-568-6178.
- During peak cold and flu season, same day appointments may not be available. If your student is too ill to wait for the next available appointment, they should use the “talk to a nurse” option.
- Talk to a Nurse
- If your student needs help determining the best option for their needs or cannot find an appointment within their preferred timeframe this is a good place to start.
- Students can call 540-568-6178 and ask to speak to a nurse. The student will be placed on the nurses’ schedule and will receive a return phone call. They will typically hear back from a nurse that same day.
- The nurse will talk to the student about their symptoms and let them know if self-care should be sufficient or if they should seek medical care. If medical care is advised but there are no online appointments available at that time, the nurse may be able to work with your student to find one that fits their needs.
- Talk to a pharmacist
- Students can visit the health center pharmacy and talk to a pharmacist about over-the-counter medications.
- Over-the-counter medications are available to purchase at the pharmacy or in vending machines located on campus.
- Walk-in
- Students with immediate health needs can walk into our 1st floor location. Students that walk-in will see a nurse to determine the best course of action.
Emergencies and After Hours Care
- AFTER-HOURS:
SRMH Emergency Dept.: 540-689-1300
Emergicare: 540-432-9996
Bon Secours Urgent Care: 540-432-3080
Valley Urgent Care: 540-434-5709
Sentara Urgent Care: 540-346-6288 - EMERGENCIES:
On-campus: 540-568-6911
Off-campus: 911
Hours Change
UHC will be closed at 2:30pm on September 23rd.
The Pharmacy will be closed at 3:00pm on September 23rd
Additional Fax numbers
540-568-4573 (Allergy Clinic)
540-568-7803 (Lab)
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