Mission
The Student Health Center functions as a unit of the Department of Student Affairs and provides a program that is consistent with the philosophy, aims, and education objectives of the Department of Student Affairs and of the University.

All students are susceptible to physical and mental illness that may interrupt and delay their educational progress. The Student Health Program provides for the care and prevention of those health problems encountered by students.

The program provides a learning experience that will help students to assume responsibility and initiative in appraising their own health -- to become appreciative of good medical care and to seek assistance when needed.

The program of the Student Health Center will provide for the continuous improvement of health care, health promotion and health counseling.

Student Health Goals
1. Provide primary care for illnesses, injuries or health problems and general health maintenance.

2. Provide opportunities for health education from the standpoint of maintenance of health, prevention of illnesses and appropriate utilization of health services resources.

3. Provide referral service to students facing the possibility of serious illness to the best professional medical and psychiatric services available.

Accreditation
The Student Health Center is an institutional member of the American College Health Association.

Facility
The Student Health Center is presently located at 1003 Buchanan Way. Limited parking is available in the adjacent parking lot east of the Frank Lewis Gymnasium. The Center is number 36 on the AAMU Campus Map, and the Frank Lewis Gym is number 27.

Confidentiality
Confidentiality is a part of our care. Medical records are strictly confidential and are seen only by the health center staff. Students are protected under patient/provider confidentiality provisions. Medical information is released only with written permission of the patient, except in cases specified by law. Additional information regarding medical records can be found at the Patient’s Rights Page.

Health Services
The Student Health Center, which is operated under the Office of Student affairs, seeks to safeguard the health of each student. All students are required to complete and submit the University Health Examination form with requested immunization attached.

Type of Services
The Student Health Center is an outpatient center that provides both clinical and educational functions (services) for all students while enrolled at Alabama A&M University. A walk-in system is employed and students may report for service at anytime the center is open. It is important to know that waiting times will vary depending on the availability of the staff and the patient load for the day.

Hours of Operation
The health center is opened from 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday; Closed on Saturday and Sunday and when school is not in session. Services obtained at emergency room(s) must be of an acute/serious nature. Other minor services can be obtained at walk-in clinic (referral needed). Consult insurance booklet regarding situation.

Services Offered

* Medical Clinic – Routine medical care for general illness or injury
* Lab – In-house lab work available
* Pharmacy – Dispenses student prescriptions from staff provider only
* Allergist – Allergery injections are administered at the direction of the patient’s allergist, along with medication and instructions. However, the patient’s personal physician or allergist must administer the initial dose.
* Health Education – Educational Services, outreach programming and campus health events
* Other Services – All other services are referred out with a referral if needed

Patients' Rights and Confidentiality
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Alabama A&M University Student Health Services is required by law to maintain the privacy of certain confidential health information known as Protected Health Information (PHI), and to provide you with a Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your PHI. We are required to abide by the terms of this version of this notice, most currently in effect.

Health Center Staff

Contact Student Health Services
Student Health Services
Alabama A&M University
1003 Buchanan Way
P.O. Box 98
Normal, AL 35762

Student Health Services Director: Dr. Martin Vann Sherrill (256) 372-4735

Information Lines: (256) 372-5600 or (256) 372-5601
Fax: (256) 372-5599

Frequently Called Numbers:
Emergency on Campus: 5555
Emergency off Campus: 911
Huntsville Hospital: 265-1000
Crestwood Hospital: (256) 882-3100
Madison County Health Department: (256) 539-3711
Planned Parenthood: (256) 539-2746
Central North Alabama Health Services: (256) 533-6311
Crisis Services of North Alabama: (256) 716-1000
Miles of Smiles Dental Center PC: (256) 539-3373
Roy H. MCray, DDS PC: (256) 852-6954

Medical Records: To receive a blank copy or our Medical History from with immunization requirements, please call (256) 373-5601

Future Plans

New Health/Wellness Center
To be located across from Normal Hills Apartments.

Student 101
A Series of student health books that provide students with simple, useful and accurate health information to be distribute throughout the academic year.

MyNurseLine Triage
Insured Students have access to nurse advice and health information after 5 p.m. daily, weekends and holidays, by dialing 1-888-993-1655.

Recommendation
Meningitis Vaccine for all incoming freshmen students as recommended by the American College Health Association and CDC