HEALTH SERVICES

Clinic Care

Student Health Services is an on-campus health facility that helps to achieve the students’ optimum wellness through wellness promotion, illness and injury management, and healthy lifestyle choices.

The Clinic is located in Fayerweather Hall, Rm 226B, and is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday.

Student Health Services is staffed by a registered nurse, and a physician who is available twice a week to see students after referral by the nurse.

The student health fee is included in the activity fee. This fee covers the physician visits and services provided through the clinic. It does not cover prescriptions or any diagnostic tests such as laboratory tests, x-rays, cultures, etc.

The services available in the clinic include:

• Treatment by the nurse of minor illnesses and injuries
• Treatment by the physician of more serious conditions
• Over-the-counter medications and first aid supplies
• Information on personal health improvement, diet and nutrition
• Screenings and referrals for mental health issues and counseling

Medical excuses are not provided by the clinic for absences from class. If a professor calls to inquire, the nurse will provide only the date and time of a student’s visit to the clinic. The reason for the visit will not be provided, nor will a note be given to the student to take to the professor. Absence from class is a matter to be discussed between the professor and the student.

Questions regarding Maryville College Health Clinic services should be directed to the Director of Student Health at 865.981.8716.

Student Health Insurance

Maryville College requires every full-time student to be covered by health insurance, either a family plan or the plan made available by the College. In addition, all students must provide a completed Health Information Form prior to enrollment. For additional information, call 865.981.8132.

Emergency Medical Care

If you have an illness or injury that requires emergency care, Blount Memorial Hospital is located nearby. The hospital is directly across Highway 321 from the main entrance to the College. If you go to the emergency room, you will have to pay for the visit or file with your insurance. This cost is not covered by your health fee. Call 865.981.8112 (Security) or   865.981.8002 (Staff Member on Duty) for assistance.

Communicable Illnesses

The College will respond to cases of communicable illness on an individual basis in close consultation with an advising physician. Maryville College will not exclude persons with contagious illnesses from initial enrollment or access to College facilities or services unless a medically-based judgment by the consulting physicians and the College Medical Advisory Team establishes that exclusion or restriction is necessary to the welfare of the individual or other members of the College community. Any individual made aware of a communicable illness on campus is to consult with the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Development regarding College procedures and proper health care. Confidentiality will be strictly observed. For further information, call 865.981.8215.