General Information
Health services located in suite 105 0’ Connell Hall is an on-campus health facility providing ambulatory health care. The medical staff includes a family nurse practitioner (what is a nurse practitioner?) , registered nurses and a consulting physician. Fees are not charged for office visits and some laboratory tests. When necessary students can be referred to area specialists. Students are responsible for medical bills for services received off campus.
Your treatment in the Student Health Center is -- confidential!
- Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4pm
After Hours Care: Emergences: 911 Campus safety: 704 461 6200
When Health Services is closed, emergency medical needs can be met through the Emergency Department of Gaston Memorial Hospital, area urgent care centers. Residential students should notify Campus safety 704 461 6200 for assistance.
Download the physical examination and immunization form (PDF).
Important Telephone Numbers
- Emergency/Ambulance/Fire: 911
- Student Health Center : 704.461.6877
- Campus Safety: 704.461.6200
- Counseling Center : 704.829.7080
- Poison Control: 1.800.848.6946
- Sexual Assault Assistance: 704.864.0060
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse: 704.867.4357
What is a nurse practitioner?
A nurse practitioner is physician extender with an advanced degree. Physician extenders are either certified nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) and are licensed by the State Medical Board to provide medical care. They may evaluate and manage acute care or routine health problems, order laboratory tests or x-rays and if necessary prescribe appropriate medications and do health and wellness counseling.
