Health and Wellness Packet Student Support Health and Welfare Specialist Julaina Webber Direct Line (813)974-3911 Email: [email protected] EMERGENCY NUMBERS Life Threatening Emergency — Call 911 If you are experiencing a non-life threatening emergency contact the INTO USF Urgent Inquiries Phone: (813) 362-3457, which is available to you 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday. www.usf.edu • www.intostudy.com/usf
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Health and Wellness PacketStudent Support Health and Welfare Specialist
Julaina WebberDirect Line (813)974-3911 Email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Life Threatening Emergency — Call 911
If you are experiencing a non-life threatening emergency contact the INTO USF Urgent Inquiries Phone: (813) 362-3457, which is available to you 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.
www.usf.edu • www.intostudy.com/usf
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Clinic Information
• Available to all INTO USF students• Open Fall and Spring semesters 8 am - 5:30 pm;
Summer semester 8 am - 4:30 pm; break weeks8 am - 4:30 pm
• Bring your USF ID and insurance card for service• To make appointments or contact the front desk:
813-974-2331• Immunization Clinic is open from 8 am - 5 pm• Email: [email protected]
Immunization
Required Immunizations/Screening
1. MMR (2 dosages) - Required for everyInternational Student. Each dosage is administered30 days apart.
2. Meningitis- optional. If student does not
receive the vaccine they must officiallydecline.
3. Hepatitis- optional. If student does not receive thevaccine they must officially decline.
4. T Spot- Required for all International Studentsstudying at the University of South Florida.
Failure to meet immunization requirements will result in a hold on the student account, inability to register for classes, failure to comply with immigration regulation, a potential drop from registered classes, and expulsion from school. If you have a hold please see the Student Health Services Clinic DIRECTLY. If any problems arise during your visit, please contact INTO USF Student Support.
Student Health Services Clinic
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INTO Students must meet the requirements set forth by the United States of America, the State of Florida, the University of South Florida and meet the insurance requirements set forth by Florida Administrative Code Rule 6C-6.009(6) and USF Rule 6.0162. INTO USF Students have the option of purchasing the Ascension insurance plan through INTO USF; insurance coverage depends on your policy. Please note, not everything is covered; refer to your insurance packet or personal profile for coverage information.
MOST IMPORTANT FACT: KEEP YOUR INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES!
This card is to be used at hospital visits, doctor appointments, or when purchasing medications. This policy does not include vision or dental.
When you purchase INTO USF Health Insurance, you will find your insurance card in your orientation folder. If you should lose this card at any time, you may receive a replacement at the INTO front desk or by printing your own copy from this website: https://myaccount.ascensionins.com/student
Insurance
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USF Police Department
www.usf.edu • www.intostudy.com/usf
The USF Police Department can be contacted 24 hours a day by phone at (813) 974-2628If you are walking on campus and need Emergency assistance, there are blue lights located across campus to notify the police of your location.
If you stay late on campus or need a ride to your residence or dining hall, the USF Safe Team is available to assist you.
• Contact 813-974-SAFE (7233) to schedule a pick up• Hours of Operation: 6:30 pm – 2:30 am• Website: http://www.sg.usf.edu/services/agencies/safe-team
MoBull Messenger
If there is an emergency on campus MoBull Messenger is part of USF’s Emergency Notification System. It was established to notify our community in the event of a campus emergency. The service is free; however, standard text messaging rates may apply. Check with your carrier for details on your plan.
USF strongly recommends all faculty, staff, and students at USF use this service. Subscribers will be prompted every 180 days to review mobile phone information and selections.
TO SIGN UP/UPDATE1. Direct Web Address: https://netid.usf.edu/una/2. Go to NetID Account Services web site, login using your NetID3. Click Update Emergency Notification Settings4. Follow instructions to opt in, provide mobile phone number and select USF Tampa campus
location for alerts5. Click Submit
On-Campus Services
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Counseling Services
www.usf.edu • www.intostudy.com/usf
The USF Counseling Center offers comprehensive psychological services designed to enhance the personal, social, educational, and career development of University students. It provides personal counseling services to students, consultative services to academic, administrative, and other service units in the University.
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday,Wednesday, Thursday 8 am to 6pm, Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm, Friday 8am - 5pm. Except during University holidays.
Contact Number: (813) 974-2831
Website: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/counsel/
For students in immediate distress outside of normal business hours who would like a brief consult, or to speak with a crisis counselor after hours, call (813) 974-2831.
All registered USF students who have paid the Tampa campus student health fee are eligible for Counseling Center services for the semester in which they are registered.
On-Campus Services (Continued)
Center for Victim Advocacy
The Center for Victim Advocacy at USF provides free and confidential services to USF students, faculty, and staff. They serve men, women, and people of all secual oreintations, gender identities, and gender expression who have experience crime, violence, or abuse on or off campus either recently or in the past.
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Contact Number: (813) 974-5756
Victim Helpline (813) 974-5757
Website: http://www.sa.usf.edu/advocacy/
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If you experience an after-hour emergency or you are not feeling well and cannot access the USF Student Clinic, Med Express and the Florida Hospital are located within walking distance from campus. These locations are open Monday through Friday, and Saturday and Sunday.
Nearest Walk-in Clinic:MedExpress Location: 13610 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612 Contact Phone: (813) 977-2777Hours of Operation Monday - Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm Interpreter Services Available
**Please contact MedExpress directly to verify if your insurance provider is accepted.
Nearest Hospital:Florida HospitalLocation: 3100 E. Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33620 Contact Phone: (813) 971-6000Appointment and Referrals: (813) 615-7300 Emergency Room (813) 615-7277
Interpreting Services Available
Off-Campus Services
Dental Services
For students with INTO USF insurance, dental is not covered by the medical policy. To easily locate a dentist, you are encouraged to research dental provid-ers using the internet.
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Consent
A patient in any medical facility has rights set in place to ensure they will receive the best care possible during their visit. It is your right and is very important that you, the patient, completely understand all medical procedures, treatments, or instructions that are dictated to you. You have the right to ask the medical professional to slow down, re-explain, or request a medical interpreter if you do not feel comfortable or fully understand what is being said or explained.
Florida Hospital has translation services at no cost to the patient, available 24/7.
Available Interpreting Services
In-person interpreters:
• Language interpreters for non-English speakers• Same day appointments: call ext. 110-3025• Future appointments: email FH Interpreter Services Dept (in FH Outlook)
Over-the-phone interpretersFor non-English speakers there are available translation services that can be delivered over phone lines. Use any Florida Hospital phone (or Spectra Link) and:• For all other FH campuses, dial ext. 8510
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