Students may also make appointments to see physicians in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (215-707-3007) and the Department of Psychiatry (215-707-3362) directly. Remember to identify yourself as a pharmacy student if you call a department directly (see below).

To facilitate your being seen in the Emergency Department in as timely a fashion as possible, you should go to the Triage Office, identify yourself as a pharmacy student and bring your insurance card with you.  The Emergency Department is not to be used in lieu of Student Health Services. 

HIV TESTING: Free, confidential and anonymous testing is offered at Student Health Services.  Call 215-204-7500 for more information.

CONFIDENTIALITY: All contact with Health Services is strictly confidential.  Information from your medical records will not be released without a student’s written consent, except by court order or in accordance with applicable law.

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Under Pharmacy school policy, all students are suggested to carry health insurance.  This policy, similar to that at most pharmacy schools, was adopted in order to best support our students and minimize the chance of exposing them to the financial risk of being personally responsible for medical bills.

Students and their parents are reminded that many family medical reimbursement policies have age limitations for dependents.  The University makes available, on a voluntary basis, a group Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan at a modest premium for its full-time students.  Application should be made during registration or the first week of classes.  For more information contact the Benefits Office at 215-204-1321.

Students are urged to carry this insurance or a comparable policy to provide for medical care not covered by the Student Health fee.  Students who are insured should keep in their possession a receipt for the above group policy or identification cards for other policies in case of medical emergency.  Temple University Hospital requires such identification or an advance payment at the time of admission. 

All foreign students are required to carry hospitalization insurance throughout their stay at the University.

Claim forms for the University health insurance policy may be obtained from the Comptroller’s office.  The student must process the Patient’s Section of the form before it can be processed further.  Otherwise, no reimbursement can be made.

IMMUNIZATIONS:

First year students are required to submit a completed history (with immunization record) and physical examination prior to orientation.  Proof adequate immunization for tetanus, diphtheria, mumps and polio is required.  Viral titers (quantitative) for rubella (german measles), rubeola (measles) and varicella (chicken pox) are also required.  For non-immune students, the Student Health Service will provide immunization at low cost. 

All students are encouraged to participate in the Hepatitis B vaccination program unless they obtain a waiver or sign a letter declining immunization.  The program is administered by Student Health Services.  A fee is charged for Hepatitis B immunization.  For those students who have obtained Hepatitis B vaccination prior to matriculation, documentation of immunization is required and an antibody titer is suggested.

All students are administered tuberculin skin testing yearly.  If skin testing is positive, chest x-rays are obtained and appropriate therapy is offered. .

For further information contact the Student Health Services at 215-707-4088

OB/GYN SERVICES:

At Student Health Services on Main Campus, a full range of family planning and gynecological services are available to students by a Women’s health nurse practitioner and by a physician consultant in gynecology.  Appointments are necessary for examinations - please ask for a price list.  A group counseling session is recommended before your first gynecologic examination.  Counseling sessions are offered each week to provide information on the examination, women’s health issues, birth control methods and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s).  Call 215-204-7500 for appointments.

DENTAL SERVICES

Oral Surgery Clinic (across from the emergency room, Germantown Avenue 215-707-3613). Diagnosis and treatment at a reduced fee.

Dental School Clinic (3322 N. Broad Street., 215-707-2900).  A 15% discount is offered for all services.  Emergency care is available Monday thru Friday, 8:30-11:00 a.m. without an appointment.  Routine and special care are by appointment. You can contact the Dental Society in Philadelphia to find a local private dentist.  A full fee will probably be charged for private care.  For urgent dental care at nights, weekends, and holidays go to the Emergency Department, Temple University Hospital.

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES: