St. Mary's College of Maryland
Pizza Campus from the Water

 

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Contact Us:

(240)895-4289

Flu still remains a possibility.

Prevention:

  • Get your flu shot- it's not too late!
  • Extra hand washing
  • Maintain immunity-eat well, sleep and exercise

Do I have the Flu?

Signs and symptoms:  more intense than a cold, sudden onset

  • Fatique, weakness
  • Severe body aches, soreness
  • Combination symptoms - headache, dry cough, chest discomfort
  • Chills/Fever -all of a sudden

What if I get the Flu?

Treatment:  REST, REST, REST

  • Increase fluids
  • Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil
  • Salt water gargles, lozenges
  • Don't smoke

Health Services FAQs

Q1: What are the Health Center's Hours of Operation?

A1: Health Services is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Students are seen by appointment for routine care. A nurse is available Saturdays (when school is open) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Q2: Who is working at Health Services?

A2: Our staff consists of 2 part-time physicians, 2 part-time nurse practictioners, 2 full-time registered nurses, 1 full-time administrative assistant and 1 part-time office associate.

Q3: Do you have a physician?

A3: Our two part-time physicians visit the campus weekly and are available by appointment.

Q4: What medication do you have available?

A4: A variety of over-the-counter medications and some prescription medications are provided free of charge. We do not fill outside prescriptions, however.

Q5: Do you charge for your services?

A5: No. Our services are available at no extra cost to all full-time students. Charges for immunization are billed to the student's account.

Q6: Do you offer allergy shots?

A6: Allergy shots are administered with complete physician orders.

Q7: Do you offer health insurance?

A7: No, students are responsible for their own health insurance. Student fees do not cover laboratory tests, x-rays, emergency services, and hospitalization.

Q8: Do you have any suggestions on what health insurance to get?

A8: The College does not endorse of sponsor and particular health insurance plan. However, information on several student health insurance plans is available through Health Services.

Aerial view of St. Mary's College of Maryland campus

St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
240-895-2000