FGCU Student Health Services: A Comprehensive Guide
FGCU Student Health Services offers a variety of resources for students enrolled at FGCU. It is an invaluable resource for students seeking medical care, health education, and wellness support. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the center is committed to providing accessible and affordable services to the student body.
Location and Access
Students can access the Student Health Services by going to garage two, and finding Health Services directly adjacent and behind the art and Music building. Upon entering Student Health Services, there will be a set of friendly staff waiting to greet you at the check in desk, located directly in front of you, when entering through the only entrance.
Operating Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
When visiting Student Health Services, you need to bring an Eagle ID and a payment method for any medications or labs required. It is important to note that there is a twenty-five dollar “No Show Fee” for any appointments that are canceled two hours before they start or that are not attended.
Services Offered
Student Health Services works to provide care for sick students, provide vaccines, and educate students on living healthy lifestyles. When visiting Student Health Services, students can take advantage of many free services. Students can also take advantage of services that are offered for a low cost, such as vaccinations, laboratory tests for many diseases and minor surgeries, including stitches.
Free Services:
- HIV testing
- Routine medical care
- Family planning advice
- Referrals to psychological services
Low-Cost Services:
- Vaccinations
- Laboratory tests for many diseases
- Minor surgeries, including stitches
A full list of services is available on the "Student Health Services" Pamphlet.
Read also: Why Choose FGCU?
Making an Appointment
To use Student Health Services, students must make an appointment. Students are able to make an appointment through the following phone numbers.
- Routine Appointments: (239) 590-7966
- Immunization Appointments: (239) 590-1254
While some walk-in appointments are available, these are not available on a regular basis. However, if you have an urgent need, Student Health Services will not refuse service.
Wellness Resources
On top of providing health care to students, Student Health Services provides a wealth of information about wellness and healthy lifestyles. Student can go to the wellness center and pick up pamphlets about common diseases, smoking, disease prevention and immunizations. These pamphlets can be found all over the waiting room, specifically over on the right wall when walking into Student Health Services. Student Health Services also provides condoms and Plan B pills.
Insurance and Billing
Students can make an appointment and visit Student Health Services free of charge, regardless of their insurance. Students can purchase most medications or lab services for low prices in a variety of ways, such as Flex Dollars, cash or money previously put on their Eagle ID card.
Important People to Talk To
- Nutritionist: Joan Faris (Registered Dietitian)
- Physicians: Dr. Rebecca Johnson MD, Dr. Greg Listoe MD, Dr. Val Richey-Klein MD
Read also: FGCU's 82 wins vacated: The full story
Read also: Florida Gulf Coast University Overview
tags: #fgcu #student #health #services
