SHS Clinical Services
Appointments
Blood & Body Fluid Exposure Protocol
Confidentiality
Non-Covered Services
MEDICAL: Services provided by
the medical clinic include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic
illnesses, gynecologic services, including Pap smears, contraceptive
advice, travel medicine, treatment of benign lesions, biopsy and/or removal of small cysts, moles, warts and tumors,
suture of lacerations, visual screening and EKGs. Clinic hours are
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone 706-721-3448 for appointments.
DENTAL: Effective August 2009, the following options are available to MCG Students and their spouses:
The MCG School of Dentistry FACULTY PRACTICE has agreed to offer a 20% discount to any student who has to pay out-of pocket for dental care. Payment will be expected at the time the services are rendered. Depending on your dental needs and availability, you and/or your spouse may seek dental care through our dental resident clinics or dental student /hygiene student programs at further discounted prices.
The MCG School of Dentistry can file claims to your own insurance plan. Payment for any coinsurance/co-pays will be expected at the time the services are rendered.
If you have the MCG Student Health Insurance Plan, you will be able to receive services at the School of Dentistry with the 20% discount and you can file your claim under your allowed annual Wellness Benefit of $300.00.
Process for receiving services at the MCG School of Dentistry
Come to the Student Health Clinic in Pavilion II to register. If you have a dental insurance plan that you would like the School of Dentistry to send the bills to, please bring your insurance card with you. There will be forms for you to complete. Once these have been completed, your forms will be faxed over to the School of Dentistry. Then contact the School of Dentistry after 48 hours at 706-721-2696 to schedule your first appointment.
MENTAL HEALTH:
A student's life can be stressful and depressing
at times, especially when considering the multiple demands on your time
and energy. A clinical psychologist on the health service staff is
available by appointment to help you identify and manage the sources and
consequences of your stress and/or depression. Confidential services include stress management,
individual/couple/family therapy and assertiveness training. Crisis
intervention is also available in an emergency situation by calling the
Student Health Center. Phone 706-721-3448 for appointments.
ALLERGY: Students on an allergy
desensitization program may receive their
injection at the Student Health
Service. You must supply the antigens and an injection schedule from
your allergist. An injection fee is charged. Allergy
Injection hours are 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
IMMUNIZATION
REQUIREMENTS (see Immunizations): Certain immunizations 
are required
for all students entering MCG prior to attending classes. The
requirements for these immunizations have been established by the Georgia Board of Regents in conjunction with MCG, not only to
protect our students, but also to protect the patients they will have contact with. Immunizations required for registration include Diphtheria (proof of primary series), Polio (proof of primary series), Tdap, Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps,
Varicella, and Hepatitis B (after the Hepatitis B series is completed, a HbsAb titer is
required to prove immunity). Yearly
tuberculin skin testing is also required.
Hepatitis A and Meningococcal vaccines are not mandatory, but highly recommended prior to clinical rotations.