Health Information Form (.pdf file) - New students must return this form to LC Student Health Services two weeks before your scheduled orientation date.
About the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is dedicated to providing quality, confidential and compassionate health care and education to the students of Lynchburg College.
LOCATION - First floor (Terrace Level) of Hundley Hall.
PHONE - 434/544-8357
FAX - 434/544-8185
HOURS - Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed during scheduled College breaks and during the summer)
Physicians are available Monday and Thursday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
A nurse practitioner is available daily.
APPOINTMENTS - Students are seen as walk-ins or by appointments. Appointments are strongly encouraged for the nurse practitioner and physicians.
ELIGIBILITY - The Student Health Services are available to all full-time undergraduate students (including full-time ACCESS students) as part of their comprehensive fee. Part-time undergraduates (including part-time ACCESS students) and all graduate students (both full-time and part-time) may use both the Health and Counseling Services for a fee of $200 per semester, payable at the Cashier’s Office before the start of each semester. All eligible traditional students must submit a completed Health Information Form, including a record of required immunizations. ACCESS students choosing not to use Student Health Services do not need to submit the Health Information Form.
SERVICES AVAILABLE -
- Evaluation and treatment of most medical conditions
- Gynecological and contraceptive services
- Lab testing
- Allergy injections and immunizations
- Diet and nutrition consultations
- Consultation for psychological and stress issues
- Referral to community health care providers
- Health Education
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) and Registered Nurses (RN) assess and treat health problems according to physician-supervised protocols. Referrals are made to physicians or other community health care providers when necessary or at the student's request. Physicians are available to students in the Student Health Center on Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. and in their office, Forest Family Physicians, during regular office hours (fee).
COST - Routine visits to the Student Health Center are provided without charge. Charges for medications, lab tests and special exams (eg. Women's Health exams) can be billed to the student's college tuition account or paid for by the student.
PRESCRIPTIONS - Robertson Drug Co. (434/239-2621), through a special arrangement with the College, delivers prescriptions to campus. This local pharmacy provides prescription billing and files with insurance companies when necessary information is provided. Other pharmacies are also available to students, but they do not provide on-campus delivery.
HEALTH INSURANCE - All students are expected to have health insurance. A health insurance plan for Lynchburg College students is available through the Business Office (434/544-8213). Students should have a current insurance card (including prescription card) available for emergency or other off-campus medical care.
CONFIDENTIALITY - All consultations and medical records are kept completely confidential. No information will be discussed with or released to anyone without the student's written consent. Medical records and academic records are not connected in any way.