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P.O. Box 3023
Ruston, LA 71272
South Hall
US45033@latech.edu
Phone:
(318)257-4866
Fax:
(318) 257-3927 |
The Health Center is the student's advocate for health promotion, disease prevention and early intervention of illness. Services are provided at no or minimum cost.
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Registered Nurses
Consulting Physician |
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30 PM (last patient at 3:45 PM)
CLOSED 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
For Emergency Assistance Call: University Police at 257-4018
Ambulance: 255-2121 OR 911 OR go to Northern Louisiana Medical Center Emergency Department
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General Info: Walk-in Clinic. Student ID cards are required for service. No Excuses will be provided for missed classes.
Services
Free Routine Assessments:
- Medical evaluation with RN. Serious illnesses or injuries will be referred to physician or medical facility in the area.
- Assessment of eyes, ears, nose, throat, and skin.
- Respiratory check for allergies, flu, bronchitis, sinus, asthma, colds, etc.
- Contagious disease evaluation for chicken pox, mumps, measles, etc.
- Care and referral for orthopedic sprains, strains, fractures (crutches and heating pads are for loan)
Free Services:
- Urinalysis when indicated.
- Allergy injections (Student supplies vaccine and syringes with permission and instructions from personal physician).
- STD information
- Annual weight and blood pressure checks
- Sutures/staples removed
- General first aid
- Student Accident Insurance forms and information
Minimum Fees:
- Immunizations updates - $10 (measles, mumps, rubella, plus tetanus/diphtheria)
- Flu shots - Price Varies (when available)
- Hepatitis B Vaccine - $50 per injection (series of three injections)
- Pregnancy test - $10 (counseling and referral)
- Meningitis vaccine - $90
- Tuberculin skin testing (PPD) - $10
- Strep test - $10
*Accept Cash or Check for payment of fees.
Immunization Form:
http://www.latech.edu/documents/medical_form.pdf
Qualifying students have a $1000 Student Accident Insurance policy.
This policy, with some exceptions, is acceptable at most health care facilities. |
