SERVICES

General Medical Services 
Basic medical services include consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute illness or injuries, such as the common cold, skin conditions, abdominal pain, headaches, asthma, pneumonia, sexually transmitted infections, and back pain. There is no charge to see a    provider; however, nominal fees for other services may be charged.  For your convenience, appointments are recommended for general medical visits and are required for specialty clinics and some services.  Call 704-687-7400  for more information

Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Clinic 
Continuing care for orthopedic injuries and problems that fall beyond the scope of general care.  Referral and appointment are required.  Fees may accompany this service. Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

Gynecology Services 
Annual physical and pap smear, contraception information, sexually transmitted infection testing, and emergency contraception.  Female practitioners are available.  Appointment required.  Fees may accompany this service. Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

HIV Screening Services
Free confidential screening and counseling for HIV provided through the Regional HIV/AIDS Consortium.  Note: test results do not become part of your academic or medical record.  Appointment required. Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

Immunizations
We provide State-required immunizations (see link below) and immunizations recommended for health care majors, such as TB testing and the Hepatitis B series.  Call 704-687-7424 for more information.

• State Immunization Requirements & Exemptions
   
• Immunization Form
      * NOTE: Only proof of immunizations is required; it is no
        longer necessary to submit a medical history form as well.
  
      * To view the immunization form requires Adobe Acrobat
         Reader, which can be downloaded at no cost from the
         following link:        
         http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
  
  If you are unable to download the immunizations form, we will be happy to mail you one. Simply email your request and mailing address to Immuinfo@uncc.edu or call 704-687-7424.
   
• Other Available Immunizations
  
  Gardasil (HPV vaccine): protects against 4 major types of HPV.  HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the US and can cause cervical cancer in women.
  
  Hepatitis A: protects against this serious liver disease, which is spread by close personal contact and by eating food or drinking water containing the virus.  Recommended for persons traveling outside the U.S. to countries with high rates of Hepatitis A.
  
  Hepatitis B: protects against this serious liver disease, which may result in liver cancer.  Hepatitis B is spread by contact with blood and bodily fluids.
  
  Hepatitis A/B combination: protects against both Hepatitis A and B.
  
  Menactra: protects against the most common strains on Meningococcal Meningitis.  Recommended for first-year students living in the residence halls.
  
  Polio: protects against this now rare, but highly contagious virus, spread by contact with contaminated feces or oral secretions. The virus can cause paralysis of the muscles in the chest, leg or arms in severe cases.
  
  Pneumoccocal pneumonia: protects against these strains of pneumonia.  Call for availability.
  
  Influenza/flu: protects against this acute, contagious respiratory infection.  Offered seasonally.

Allergy Services 
Allergy injections are provided to patients in the build-up or maintenance phases of immunotherapy.  Note: Our policy requires that patients receive the first and second injection of their first vial of initial build-up in their allergist's office.  Appointment required.  Prior to receiving allergy injections at Student Health Services, please complete the following:

  • Obtain an allergy packet from the Immunizations office at Student Health Services and have necessary forms completed by your allergist;

  • Make an appointment at Student Health Services for an allergy consultation (704-687-7400).  To the appointment, please bring the completed Request for Injection Form, including a written order from the prescribing allergist, and vials of allergy extracts;

  • Read, sign, and agree to comply with the guidelines for receiving allergy injections.

Travel Clinic 
Students planning to travel or study abroad can receive current travel information and vaccination recommendations for their specific itinerary.  An International Travel Immunization Record is also available, upon request.  Most immunizations can be provided at a lower cost than you might pay at other community health centers.  Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

  Notes:
  • Plan to visit the Travel Clinic at least one month prior to your departure.  Some vaccines require advanced planning to work effectively.

  • If students are enrolled in the University student health insurance plan (www.studentinsurance.com), additional insurance will not be necessary for travel outside of the U.S.

 Additional sites of interest:
 Travel Health Online: www.tripprep.com
 Center for Disease Control and Prevention:  www.cdc.gov/travel
 World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/en/  
 Safety Tips for Travel Abroad:   
 www.travel.state.gov/travel/abroad_pub_safetrip.html

Pharmacy 
Prescriptions, available at 30-60% less than found in many drug stores, are accepted from both in-house and outside physicians. Prescriptions may be transferred from outside pharmacies; simply provide our pharmacist with your pharmacy's contact information by calling 704-687-7431.  Many over-the-counter items, including pain relievers and cough and cold products are available at a significantly reduced rate. 

Frequently Asked Pharmacy Questions

Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative services for short-term acute injury care.  Many physical therapy/sports medicine clinic services are free.  Physician's order required. Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

Medical Laboratory Services
Routine diagnostic procedures are performed in-house or sent to reference laboratories.  Orders for lab work are accepted from both in-house and outside physicians.  There is a fee for lab work performed.

Radiology 
Orders for x-ray examinations are accepted from both in-house and outside physicians.  There is a fee for all x-ray exams.  Appointment required. Call 704-687-7400 for more information.

Nutrition Consultation
A registered dietitian is available for individual student consultations, with particular interest to those students needing assistance with disordered eating issues or weight loss. Please call 704-687-7400 to schedule an appointment. 

 Nutrition Library

 On-line Eating Disorders Screening

Wellness Promotion
Individual, group, and campus-wide wellness events related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, sexual responsibility, nutrition, and men's and women's health issues.  Assessments and other assistance is provided for individuals with questions about alcohol or other drugs, or who may be experiencing difficulties as a result of use.  Call 704-687-7414 to schedule a one-on-one meeting or presentation for your class or campus organization. 

  Presentations available and links to other useful health information websites

  View upcoming events on our Facebook page