It is the Student Health Center's mission to provide the appropriate care to our patients in a timely manner. In order to receive appropriate services, please inform the front office receptionist of the correct issues that you need to see the provider for. If you inform the front office receptionist of false symptoms in order to been seen for another issue, your appointment may be canceled due to improper scheduling.
NEW PATIENT FORMS
All new students are required to print and complete the 4 New Patient Forms linked below PRIOR to arriving on time for their scheduled appointment. Failure to do so may result in a delay or cancelation of your appointment.
Patient Rights & Responsibilities Form
OTHER FORMS
Release of Medical Information Form
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Student Health Center Pharmacy Temporarily Closing on April 2, 2012
- Confirmed Cases of the Flu
- Pharmacy Hours
- Free Seasonal Flu Vaccines For SHSU Faculty and Staff
- Free Seasonal Flu Vaccines For SHSU Students
- New Meningitis Vaccine Requirement
Student Health Center Pharmacy is Temporarily Closing on April 2, 2012
The Student Health Center’s Pharmacist is leaving Sam Houston State University. The Student Health Center Pharmacy will be closing on April 2, 2012 and will be closed indefinitely until a new Pharmacist is hired. If you require medication refills or need your current prescription transferred to an outside pharmacy prior to March 30th, please contact the pharmacy directly at (936) 294-1803. Once the pharmacy is closed, you will be required to obtain a new prescription if you fail to notify the Student Health Center pharmacy of a prescription transfer.
The pharmacy hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CONFIRMED CASES OF THE FLU
- February 16, 2012
The SHSU Student Health Center has confirmed several cases of the flu within this past week. We encourage students to obtain an influenza vaccine if you haven't done so already. We strongly encourage all members of the SHSU community to take the standard precautions adopted during the flu season and to play an active role in our public health prevention efforts. It is important for all faculty, staff, and students to take the following flu/respiratory disease precautions:
• Avoid contact with ill persons
• Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze
• Throw used tissues in the trash
• Do not share food, drink, or utensils
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently—particularly after you sneeze—or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
Additional influenza information is available on the following web sites:
• Center for Disease Control, www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm
• Texas Department of Health, www.texasflu.gov
PHARMACY HOURS
- January 27, 2012
The SHSU Student Health Center Pharmacy has changed the operating hours. The pharmacy will be open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. During winter and summer break, the pharmacy will operate from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. Please feel free to contact the pharmacy directly at (936) 294-1803 for additional information.
FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINE FOR EMPLOYEES
- September 29, 2011
The SHSU Student Health Center will administer the seasonal influenza vaccine free of charge to employees on Tuesday, October 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday, October 19th, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the LSC Room 320. Employees must present their ID card prior to receiving the vaccine. The vaccine is not available through the Health Center for employees who are pregnant or nursing.
In order to speed the administration of the vaccine, faculty and staff are asked to come prepared with sleeves that can be easily adjusted to expose their shoulder. There will be an area to disrobe with privacy screens, but an easily accessible injection site will make the process faster and more comfortable.
Employees that miss the flu vaccine administration dates will not be accommodated and will be advised to obtain the vaccine through other means.
For more information about the influenza vaccine or the administration process, visit http://www.shsu.edu/~uhc_www or call 936.294.1805.
FREE SEASONAL FLU VACCINES FOR STUDENTS
- September 12, 2011
The SHSU Student Health Center will administer the influenza vaccine at no charge to students on Tuesday, October 25th, and Wednesday, October 26th, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the LSC Atrium. Students must present their Sam ID card prior to receiving the vaccine. Supplies are limited and the vaccine will be administered on a first come-first serve basis. The vaccine is not available through the Health Center for students who are pregnant or nursing.
In order to speed the administration of the vaccine, students are asked to come prepared with sleeves that can be easily adjusted to expose their shoulder. There will be an area to disrobe with privacy screens, but an easily accessible injection site will make the process faster and more comfortable.
For more information about the influenza vaccine or the administration process, visit www.shsu.edu/healthcenter or call 936.294.1805.
NEW MENINGITIS VACCINE REQUIREMENT
- August 4, 2011
The Texas State Legislature passed SB 1107 requiring all entering students at public and private institutions of higher education to provide evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis or a signed affidavit declining the vaccination. This requirement will take effect for all incoming Spring 2012 students. SHSU will provide additional instructions once SHSU receives guidance from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
While SHSU does recommend that all students receive the
meningitis vaccine, this requirement does not apply to students that will be
entering SHSU in the Fall 2011 semester and residing
off-campus.
