UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES
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University Health Services is here to assist students with their acute health care needs. Acute health care needs are those illnesses that have minor symptoms and usually have a short duration. Below are a few examples of acute illnesses:
- Cold
- Influenza (Flu)
- Stomach ache
- Ear ache
- Urinary tract infection
- Pink eye
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Minor cuts/injuries
- Respiratory infections
- Sinus infections
- Strep throat
What to do if your child has a health care need:
- If it is minor and during office hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm), please call 985.493.2600.
- During any time of the day, if it is an emergency and on-campus please call 985. 448.4911. University Police will respond to all emergencies 24 hours a day.
Services provided with nominal fees:
- On-campus laboratory services
- Prescription medications (limited supply)
- Vaccinations (limited supply)
- Influenza,
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap),
- Hepatitis B
- Minor surgical procedures
- Miscellaneous injectable medications
Important phone numbers:
- University Police (On-Campus Emergencies) 985. 448.4911
- University Health Services 985.493.2600
- University Counseling Center 985.448.4080
- Thibodaux Regional Medical Center 985.447.5500
- Emergency Room 985.493.4746
- Louisiana Public Health Unit- Lafourche Parish 985.447.0921
Top 10 health-related items to bring to college:
- Antibiotic cream for cuts, etc. (i.e. Neosporin, triple antibiotic cream)
- Band-aids
- Cold medicine (antihistamine, decongestant, etc.)
- Cough medicine and throat lozenges
- Gatorade (dry mix package)
- Hydrocortisone cream (ex. Cortaid) for itches, rashes
- Pepto-Bismol (or other antacid, for nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach)
- Heating pad and reusable cold/hot pack (can be used in both microwave oven and/or freezer)
- Thermometer, scissors, tweezers
- Tylenol/Ibuprofen/Advil
Top 10 keys for academic success:
- PURSUE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
- Always attend class.
- Before class, read the text and review the previous class notes.
- After class, always review lecture notes within 24 hours.
- Finish assignments, papers and projects early.
- Study in the same quiet place every day.
- Plan each week and manage your time.
- Seek academic advisement early and often.
- Get into study groups whenever possible and productive.
- Find friends who are successful students.
Know the facts and keep your child safe:
Additional health-related resources:
CONTACT:
Phone: 985-493-2600
Fax: 985-493-2601
Contact: Tancy C. McCartt
Email: tancy.mccartt@nicholls.edu
Office Location:
Betsy Cheramie Ayo Hall
Mailing Address:
University Health Services
P.O. Box 2054
Thibodaux, LA 70310
HOURS:
Department Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
We are closed on holidays and other days when the campus is closed.
Clinic Hours
Fall and Spring Semester:
Monday through Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Summer Semester:
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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