Tips for Staying Healthy this Flu Season
The nurse-directed health center is operated in collaboration with Central Virginia Family Physicians.
Our experienced RNs can assess and recommend treatment for a variety of health issues. Serious illnesses are referred to the nurse practitioner, the physicians, or to other health care providers.
Transportation to off-campus medical facilities can be arranged by the Health Center during regular hours or by contacting Campus Security (434.544.8100) after-hours and weekends.
Appointments
You may schedule an appointment online with a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician by clicking on one of the following providers below.
Registered Nurse
Available for allergy injections, immunizations, and blood work
Lisa Geier, ANP
Interim Clinical Director
Special interest in Mental Health, Asthma, and Allergy
Ruth Robertson, FNP
Special interest in Women’s Health
Jessica Melin, FNP
Special interest in Urgent Care and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Physician
Available on limited schedule, call 434-544-8357 for more information.
Services
- Evaluation and treatment of most medical conditions
- Gynecological and contraceptive services
- Mental health and medication consultations
- Lab testing
- Allergy injections
- Immunizations
- Diet and nutrition consultations
- Referrals to community health care providers
Medical Care
The nurse practitioners and the RNs assess and treat health problems according to physician-supervised protocols.
Referrals to physicians or other community health care providers are arranged when necessary or at the request of the student. Physicians are available to students in the Health Center on Thursday mornings and in their local office, Forest Family Physicians, during regular office hours.
Cost
Routine visits to the Student Health Center are provided without charge. Charges for medications, lab tests, and special examinations (e.g., women’s health exams) can be billed to the student’s tuition account or paid for by the student.
Prescriptions
Kroger Pharmacy (434.384.3666) delivers prescriptions to campus. This local pharmacy provides prescription billing and files with insurance companies when required 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. 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 and in compliance with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) regulations. 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.
