Free HIV Testing
There will be free HIV testing in the UHS office on the following dates from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Spring Semester
-January 28, 2010
-February 11, 2010
-February 25, 2010
-March 11, 2010
-March 25, 2010
-April 15, 2010
-April 29, 2010
-May 6, 2010
There is no appointment necessary for this service.
!!Open to all NSU students!!
Welcome
Welcome to the University Health Services (UHS) website! UHS is located in the Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall with its entrance across from University Police. The department is closed on weekends, holidays, and other campus closing.
You can visit UHS for acute health problems, medical information, and injuries–just as you would your doctor’s office. A nurse is available during UHS hours. The nurses assess and can treat students with specific over-the-counter medications per our physician’s standing orders. The physician or nurse practitioner is available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.during the fall and spring semesters and Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. during the summer semester.
Additionally, UHS monitors immunization compliance for all students, administers the Hepatitis B vaccine (3-injection series @ $40 per injection=$120 total), the Menactra Vaccine ($100), and the Tetanus (Td) vaccine ($20), and conducts the TB skin test ($5).
AN APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY. A student ID is necessary when you come for a visit. Once you enter as a patient, a confidential chart will be kept secured within the department.
All students with 7 hours or more (during fall and spring) or 4 hours or more (during summer) are automatically covered on the student insurance policy and other students may purchase the insurance if they wish. Your deductible per illness/injuries is $50. This is waived, though, when UHS is visited first. A full description of student insurance is available in brochure format in UHS.
Tips for Using UHS
- If you think that you need to see the MD (medical doctor) or NP (nurse practitioner), call to schedule an appointment. You should allow approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour for your visit.
- Complete the Medical Questionnaire in advance.
- If it is suggested that you return to UHS for a follow-up visit or to see the MD or NP, make every attempt to do so. The nurse, MD or NP may suspect a further health problem or may want to be sure that the method of prescribed treatment is helping. Help us to help you!
- If given a prescription for antibiotics or any other medication, take the entire prescription according to the directions (unless complications arise). If you stop an antibiotic before the indicated time, the illness may return and may be worse than before. You may feel better, but still complete the prescribed regimen. Also, remember that it may take 48-72 hours (2-3 days) before you can expect improvement from your antibiotic therapy.
- There are some illnesses that cannot be treated with prescription medication, I.e. the common cold. Antibiotics do not affect viral infections. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections; therefore, don’t expect a prescription for antibiotics every time you are ill. If antibiotic therapy is used inappropriately, diseases may become resistant to therapy.
- A class excuse is one of the more common requests we receive. We have an “Appointment Verification” form that informs your instructor of the date(s) and time(s) you were seen in UHS. UHS has no basis to give a student a medical excuse if they were not seen by UHS.
News
September 10th, 2009
Hello Nicholls State University Students,
Here is your H1N1 Flu Update 9/11/09:
University Health Services is not testing students for H1N1 or regular influenza as the costs of these tests are too expensive to pass along to the students. However, if you show symptoms of influenza like illness, the University Health Services physician will treat you accordingly.
If you feel ill see your private physician or call and make an appointment with the University Health Services physician by calling 493-2600, Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm.
H1N1 flu and regular flu are treated the same way and with the same medications.
If you are diagnosed with flu you should:
- Complete treatment as prescribed by the physician
- Get plenty of rest
- Drink fluids
- Self-isolate until 24 hours after fever is gone
- Contact your professors to make sure they know what is going on with you and why you are missing class
If your roommate gets sick follow the above mentioned steps (2 through 4).
Keep common area living spaces clean; like bathrooms and kitchen areas.
Best ways to avoid getting the flu;
- Wash your hands regularly during the day
- Do not share with others anything that goes near your mouth, nose, or eyes
- Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing
- Get enough restful sleep
- Reduce stress; exercise or other stress relieving activities.
There will be a Regular Flu vaccination clinic held on campus on September 28th and 29th in the Student Union; regular flu vaccines will cost approximately $30.00 per vaccination. For more information please contact the University Health Services office at 493-2600.
If you have any questions regarding H1N1 flu or the regular flu please contact the University Health Services office at 985-493-2600 or stop by our office on the first floor of Ayo Hall.
Stay Healthy!!
University Health Services Staff
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August 21st, 2009
Nicholls State University continues to monitor the developments of the H1N1 flu. The university will follow the recommendations and guidelines established by the National Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We are in continuous contact with the Office of Public Health, Region III, Thibodaux, Louisiana and the National Centers for Disease Control regarding any and all updates for the monitoring and treatment of the H1N1 flu.
CDC Interim Recommendations: August 5, 2009
- CDC is not currently recommending that institutions cancel or dismiss classes or other large gatherings.
- Students, faculty or staff who live either on or off campus and who have influenza like illness (ILI) should self-isolate (i.e., stay away from others) in their dorm room or home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities (their fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine). They should keep away from others as much as possible. This is to keep from making others sick.
- If persons with ILI must leave their home or dorm room (for example, to seek medical care or other necessities) they should cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
- Roommates, household members, or those caring for an ill person should follow guidance developed for caring for sick persons at home.
- Persons who are at high risk of complications from novel influenza A (H1N1) infection (for example, persons with certain chronic medical conditions, children less than 5 years, persons 65 years or older, and pregnant women) should consider their risk of exposure to novel influenza if they attend public gatherings in communities where novel influenza A virus is circulating.
Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. You can also cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners* are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
For additional information about the H1N1 flu and Colleges and Universities please visit the Centers for Disease Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/guidelines_colleges.htm
or
Call or visit the Nicholls State University Health Services Office at 985-493-2600
http://www.nicholls.edu/health.
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May 11th, 2009
Please click on the following link for a closer look at the origins of the Influenza virus.
Influenza Information
We continue to encourage the Nicholls community to practice the recommendations provided by the CDC -wash your hands regularly, get enough rest, reduce your stress when possible, and cover your mouth when you sneeze and/or cough-the best protection is prevention.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this situation please contact UHS at 985-493-2600.
Stay Healthy!
University Health Services Staff
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April 30th, 2009
We at University Health Services are monitoring the situation regarding the Swine Flu case activity through bulletins and updates from the National Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. We are also currently working with Mr. Brian Clausen the Director of Environmental Safety Office and the Chair of the Emergency Planning Committee in order to remain prepared for any changes that may occur during this health concern. The Nicholls State University community will be informed of any changes made to the day-to-day operations of the University due to this health concern.
The testing for Swine Flu involves three stages: (1) take a respiratory specimen to test for influenza, if positive then, (2) the specimen is tested to determine if the specimen is a Human type “A” influenza, if not type “A” influenza then, (3) specimen is tested for H1N1 (Swine Flu). Results from these tests take approximately 48 to 72 hours.
As of today 62 specimens from Louisiana have been sent to CDC for testing of H1N1 strain, but there have been no confirmed cases in Louisiana. We have no reported or confirmed cases of H1N1 strain here at Nicholls State University. The CDC is still emphasizing the importance of each person practicing “common sense with regard to personal interactions with others”. In short this means cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hand regularly throughout the day, sanitize your work area including public access areas, telephones, computers & computer key pads, door knobs, and non-porous furniture surfaces.
We continue to encourage the Nicholls community to practice the recommendations provided by the CDC -wash your hands regularly, get enough rest, reduce your stress when possible, and cover your mouth when you sneeze and/or cough-the best protection is prevention.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this situation please contact UHS at 985-493-2600.
Stay Healthy!
University Health Services Staff
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April 28th, 2009
The World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control have declared that there is a Phase 4 Alert with regard to the Swine Flu pandemic. Please use the following link to find more detailed descriptions of the stages of a pandemic.
Stages of a pandemic
Dr. Diane E. Garvey
Director of University Health Services
985-493-2609
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April 28th, 2009
We at University Health Services are monitoring the current Swine Flu situation in both Louisiana and the United States.
We are working with the Region III Office of Public Health and receiving updates from the national Center for Disease Control Office to make sure that we have the most current information regarding this potential health problem.
There are no reported cases of Swine Flu in Louisiana at this time. Swine Flu symptoms are like regular flu symptoms: fever, aches, fatigue, soar throat, headache, and sinus congestion.
If you are a Staff/Faculty member and believe that you have contracted the flu please see your private health physician immediately. If you are a student and believe that you have contracted the flu please come to the Unviersity Health Services unit to see the physician immediately.
For more information regarding the Swine Flu please go to http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
Also please review the “Preventing the Flu” tip sheet.
If you have any questions please contact University Health Services at ext 2600.
Dr. Diane E. Garvey
Director of University Health Services
985-493-2609
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