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News from UHS (Update 5/21/08)
Changes in Locations & HoursEspecially for Full-Time Students
- Relocation of UHS Medical Center Office (June 2007)
- New UHS & UCC Building
- Live webcam of new UHS building
Helpful Sites/Links
- Health Insurance Selection Process
- Pharmacy Discount Program
- HPV Vaccine Available at UHS
- Plan B Available Over-the-Counter
- Monthly InSTALLment Now Online
Changes in Locations & Hours
Relocation of UHS Medical Center Office (June 2007)
The UHS Medical Center Office moved to Room 1-2315, which is in the Medical Center near the main lobby of Strong Memorial Hospital. The phone numbers and fax numbers did not change. This office is open weekdays throughout the year. Read more . . .
New UHS & UCC Building
The new UHS & UCC building is taking shape. You can check out the progress on the Live webcam of new UHS building. The new building will bring together the University Health Service clinical offices, the Health Promotion Office, and the University Counseling Center. The building, which is adjacent to Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall, is expected to open in the summer of 2008. The University Health Service will retain an office in the Medical Center for students and other patients based in the Medical Center. More...
Especially for Full-time Students
Health Insurance Selection Process
The online Health Insurance Selection Process is now ready for the 2008-09 year. All full-time students must complete the Health Insurance Selection Process each year regardless of their insurance coverage. Students beginning full-time studies in the summer and continuing full-time in the fall must complete the 2007-08 process for the summer months and the 2008-09 process for academic year. The link to the Health Insurance Selection Process is in the pink box in the left column of the UHS home page. For more information about health insurance, check Health Insurance for Full-time Students.
Pharmacy Discount Program
To help reduce the cost of prescription medications, full-time students can purchase a pharmacy discount card for $25 through the Vital Savingssm on Pharmacy Discount Program, a program managed by The Chickering Group, a subsidiary of the Aetna Insurance Company. Read more .
HPV Vaccine Available at UHS (May 2007)
The HPV vaccine, Gardasil®, is available at UHS. This vaccine helps protect against cervical cancer, genital warts, and abnormal and precancerous cervical, vaginal, and vulvar lesions that are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This vaccine is given in three doses over a six month period. The cost for each dose is $140 if purchased at UHS. Read more .
Plan B Available Over-the-Counter
The non-prescription form of Plan B (also known as emergency contraception) is available for purchase at UHS by patients 18 or older. No appointment is needed. Emergency contraception will continue to be available at UHS by prescription. The cost for the non-prescription Plan B is $16.50 if purchased at UHS. Read more .
'Monthly InSTALLment' Now Online
The Monthly InSTALLment, published each month by the University Health Service's Health Promotion Office, is now available on the UHS Web site. Read more...
Helpful Sites/Links
For more information, contact Linda Dudman in the UHS Health Promotion Office at (585) 273-5770 or ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu
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