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Health ServicesHealth and Wellness ServicesLambuth University is concerned about the health and well being of its students. Our objectives are to:
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Counseling ServicesGeneral Information Many avenues are open for the student who is seeking any of the following: intellectual, psychological, social and spiritual counseling. Students who need help in dealing with the demands and stresses of life's experiences, building positive realistic self-image and improving interpersonal skills are welcome to take advantage of Lambuth's Counseling Service. Lambuth provides each student with up to three individual counseling sessions. For more information contact the University Counselor.
Counseling Services is located in the back office of the Student Development Suite on the lower level of the Student Union. Ann Freeman, MS, LPC, is the University Counselor and is in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday during fall and spring semesters from 1 - 3 p.m. She is here to help with your counseling needs. You can contact her at ext. 2337 or (731) 425-3484 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Emergency and After-Hour Care
Emergency Room of Jackson Madison County General Hospital Convenient Care Main (Jackson Clinic) 731-660-6915 176 West University Parkway Jackson, TN Open: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Do not except NEW patients after 4 p.m.) Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED FeesThere is NO cost to students for visiting Health Services. Flu vaccines are offered to students in November for a charge of $15 - $20 (This amount must be paid by cash or check).Health InsuranceLambuth University is concerned with the overall health of its students as well as the availability of medical health coverage for students away from home. Effective with the 2008-09 academic year, all full time students will be required to provide evidence of primary insurance as a condition of enrollment at Lambuth University. Students will automatically be enrolled in and charged for a supplemental student insurance plan that has been designed to cover their basic insurance needs at a very reasonable price. Please note that the plan provides limited benefits and is not intended to replace any existing major medical coverage. Parents/Students should consider whether their existing coverage, if any, is sufficient to cover their son/daughter/them while away from home and whether or not the University Student Accident & Sickness Plan might be a wise investment. The Student Accident & Sickness Plan has no deductible, which means that it will supplement your health plan’s deductible and co-pay requirements. In the absence of primary insurance coverage, the Student Accident & Sickness Plan will provide limited benefits for physicians office visits, laboratory services and prescriptions. A special Athletic Accident Plan only while engaged in intercollegiate sports covers students engaged in intercollegiate sports. They are not covered for strep throat, viral infections or pre-existing conditions. For this reason, we strongly encourage participation in the Student Accident & Sickness Plan. The Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan covers sickness as well as accidents on a 24-hour basis, both on and off campus for 12 full months. The annual cost of the Plan is $212. Participation in the Plan will be required unless evidence of primary coverage is provided prior to September 30, 2008. Students must waive out of the Student Accident & Sickness Plan by going to the University web site and completing a waiver form online with primary insurance information. Accident Expense BenefitWhen, by reason of an accident, an insured student incurs expenses for hospital, surgical or medical treatment, services or supplies, the plan will pay expenses incurred within 24 months from the date of accident. Initial medical treatment must be incurred within 90 days from the date of accident.Aggregate Maximum: $5,000 per Accident Covered Percentage: 100 percent of R&C Benefit Sickness ExpenseIn case of sickness during regular school hours, the student should report to the Student Health Center. If care beyond the scope of services available through the Student Health Center is required, the University Nurse will refer the student to a medical provider. A referral from the Nurse is required for approval of the benefits.For any questions regarding insurance information you may have, contact Hal Freeman in Human Resources at ext. 2526 on campus or 731-425-3217 off campus or University Nurse Leslie Birl at ext. 2238 on campus or 731-425-3399 off campus. Services Available to StudentThe University Nurse provides care for the following: Minor Illness and Injuries
Students with special medical concerns (e.g. diabetics who requires sharps disposal) are encouraged to schedule a visit to Health Services at the beginning of the Semester for the purpose of determining University assistance and to review medical needs. A Medic-Alert bracelet is strongly recommended for those individuals with existing medical conditions. Immunization Requirements for LambuthLambuth University immunization requirements are in compliance with Tennessee State Law and the recommendations of the American College Health Association. At the time of their pre-admission physical, students should review shot records with the physician to determine if immunization requirements are met. If the physician determines that it is not advisable to receive any of the required immunization as a result of medical problems, the physician may submit a letter of exemption to the Director of Health Services. It is also recommended that all residential students obtain a tuberculosis screen and that all students complete Hepatitis B series vaccination, as well as meningococcal vaccine. Students whose health records are not in compliance with Tennessee State Law will NOT be allowed to register for classes. Students must submit proof of the following REQUIRED immunizations to the Student Health Services prior to the first semester of attendance:
Medical FormsHealth Form Wellness CenterThe Wellness Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rules and Regulations
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