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SERVICES PROVIDED
FAU Student Health Services delivers quality, efficient and cost-effective health services to FAU students on the Jupiter campus. Please click on the icons
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SERVICES PROVIDED The following is a non-inclusive list of services that can be addressed at the Student Health Services. Common Health Needs Respiratory Infections: coughs, colds, sore throats, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pink eye, ear aches Respiratory Conditions: airborne allergies, asthma or wheezing, shortness of breath Skin Problems: rashes, infections, hives, cuts, burns, bruises Muscle or Joint Pain: sprains, strains, injuries, back pain Urinary Tract Infections Gastrointestinal Problems: stomach pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea/vomiting, constipation, rectal pain or bleeding General Problems: fatigue, malaise, allergies, allergic reaction, abdominal, chest pain, high blood pressure, diabetes Physical Exams: for internship, job, contraception Sleep Disturbances Vaccinations Laboratory Tests Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing: gonorrhea, Chlamydia, syphilis, trichomonas, genital warts, herpes, pubic lice, scabies, HIV, hepatitis Counseling & Health Teaching: on diet, STI’s, birth control, health promotion Health Questions for ARNP Mental Health Care In addition, assistance is available for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, insomnia, fatigue, domestic abuse, stress-related concerns, or any other emotional issues. Anti-depressant medication can be prescribed. Student Health Services works closely with FAU Counseling & Psychological Services and referrals will be made when appropriate. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Counseling is available for nutrition/healthy eating, disease prevention/health promotion, and information regarding disease processes. Assistance for smoking cessation is available and prescription medication can be provided. Self-Care Educational pamphlets are available for students with minor health problems. These can be found in the waiting room to assist with self-care. Other health education brochures are available upon request. SERVICES NOT PROVIDED While Student Health Services offers comprehensive health care to the students, there may be some instances where a service may be needed or requested that we cannot provide. In these instances referrals will be made. Some of the services not offered by Jupiter Student Health Services are: Allergy Injections/ Immunotherapy Tuberculosis screening tests * However, the Student Health Services on the Boca campus can administer this test. For an appointment, please call 561-297-2276 X-rays, MRI’s or other sophisticated diagnostic testing Specialty Physician Care (i.e. surgery, cardiology, orthopedics) Dental Care * However, the Student Health Services on the Boca campus does offer dental care. For an appointment, please call 561-297-2276 Please Note: Costs of all services provided outside of Student Health Services are the student’s responsibility and are NOT covered by the health fee. Student Health Services does not write notes excusing students from missed class(es). We do, however, offer two options:
You may request one of options above from the Student Health Services front desk. |
