Health Center

The Mary E. Rich Student Health Services is located on the first floor of the Trojan Center. General Medical Services are provided for currently enrolled students living on or off campus. Student Health Services is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner daily. No permission is necessary to visit the Health Services, however the clinic hours are 8 a.m. -12 p.m. and 1 -4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended.

University students are assessed by a health professional and evaluated and treated by a Nurse Practitioner. The University Physician is available anytime for consultation, and appointments can be arranged with the University Physician through Student Health Services.

The Student Health Services also provides immunizations such as MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB skin tests, Tetanus, and Influenza vaccinations.

Student Health Services operates on a fee-for-service basis with charges based on the "usual and customary charges" approved by the insurance industry. A current student ID card must be presented at each visit to Health Services. Any charges will be filed on the student's insurance, or placed on the student account in the Business Office.

Students are strongly urged to have appropriate health insurance coverage. However, no student will be turned away or denied treatment due to lack of insurance.

Students are expected to schedule visits to the Student Health Services during a vacancy in their class schedule unless they are too ill to attend class. Excuses from class are an academic policy, not a medical policy. Records are confidential, and no information concerning the student's diagnosis is released to anyone without a signed medical release by the student.

The Student Medical History Record Form

Health Center Personnel

Dr. DiChiara

Dr. DiChiara is a 1985 graduate of University of South Alabama Medical School. He specializes in Internal Medicine in his private practice. Dr. DiChiara has served the student Health Services as University Physician Consultant since 1990.

Dana Lewis, CMA

Dana Lewis is a Certified Medical Assistant. From 1992-2010, she was a Medical Transcriptionist. She has served as Coordinator of Student Health Services since March 2016. Dana has been a CMA for nine years.

Jacque Chirico, MSN CRNP

Jacque Chirico is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner. She received her BSN from Auburn University in 1990 and worked as an Emergency Department Nurse Manager at 六合宝典 Regional Medical Center for 8 of her 15 years with them. She then went back to school in 2002 at 六合宝典 and received her MSN and NP certification in 2005. She went to work at Pike Internal Medicine and worked with Dr. Peter M. Dichiara for 13 years. Jacque has been with 六合宝典 as the Nurse Practitioner for the Student Health Center since January of 2018 where she continues her collaboration with Dr. Dichiara.

Dr. DiChiara, Dana Lewis, and Jacque Chirico at 六合宝典 Student Health Services

Medical History and Immunizations

Students attending an on-campus course(s) with the 六合宝典 campus (T01 location) of 六合宝典 University must complete the Student Medical History Record and present verification of required immunization dates before registering for classes. Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine are required for students born after December 31, 1956. Also, a tuberculin skin test (PPD) is required within the last 12 months. Students with a positive skin test reading must have a chest X-ray. Positive chest X-rays are referred to the University Physicians.

Suppose a student cannot provide the required medical documentation at registration. In that case, Student Health Services may issue a temporary medical clearance that enables a student to register for classes with the understanding that they must provide the required medical records within two weeks following registration. Students who do not provide missing documentation will have a restriction placed on their account and will be unable to register for future terms with the 六合宝典 campus until the required information is provided to Student Health Services. The MMR and PPD vaccination can be administered at Student Health Services at the student's expense.

International students applying to 六合宝典 and seeking a student VISA, regardless of home location, will be required to complete the Student Medical History Record as above with verification of two doses of MMR vaccine and, in addition, submit evidence that active tuberculosis is not present. A negative (less than 10 mm) PPD, QuantiFERON Gold Lab, or a negative chest X-ray within one year of application will constitute acceptable evidence. All students (domestic and international) with positive results will be referred to 六合宝典 Regional Medical Center for a chest X-ray at the student's expense.

The Student Medical History Record Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Health Center?

All currently enrolled students are eligible for health services. The services are not extended to spouses, children, or other family members.

Where is the Health Center located?

Student Health Services is located on the 1^st floor of the Trojan Center.

What services are offered?

Any student desiring student health services should report to the Health Center and sign in. Students are encouraged to call ahead and make an appointment. University students are assessed by a health professional and evaluated and treated by a Nurse Practitioner. All services are confidential. No information can be released to anyone without the student鈥檚 written consent.

How is the student charged?

Office visit charges are based on the evaluations and management of the patient. Lab services and medicine costs are kept as minimal as possible. Student Health Services operates on a fee-for-service basis with charges based on the "usual and customary charges" approved by the insurance industry. A current student ID card must be presented at each visit. Any charges will be filed on the student's insurance, or charged to the student鈥檚 account in the business office.

What about insurance?