Adams Center
Phone 903.813.2247
Health Services in Adams Center is staffed by a registered nurse that will assist Austin College students in meeting their health needs. There is no charge for office visits with the nurse and over-the-counter medications are provided when possible. Unless otherwise posted in the clinic, the nurse is available Monday through Friday, 8:45 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. The Adams Center is closed Saturday and Sunday as well as during holiday and vacation periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, summer). There is a modified medical clinic schedule for January Term. Please see the Clinic Calendar below.
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Clinic Calendar
Clinic schedules will be posted below, in Health Services or you may call 903.813.2247.
Staffed by MD or Nurse Practitioner, walk-in clinics are for minor illness or injury. Long term care of chronic illness needs to be taken care of with your primary care physician.
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Charges
Student accounts are billed for services rendered at the clinic. We have included a list of the most frequent charges but this is not all inclusive. If you need something other than what is covered on this list please call or come by the office.
Visit
- Registered Nurse $0
- General Physician $25
- Dermatologist $25
- Gynecologist $30
Lab Testing
- Strep Throat Test $10
- Influenza Test $25
- Mono Test $25
- U/A $5
- Pregnancy Test No Charge
- Misc. Lab Test Speak with the office staff for pricing
Misc. Charges
- Sample Medication No Charge
- Misc. Supplies Varies depending on cost
- Extended Clinic Observation $10 (This can be more depending on time spent in clinic.)
Injections/Influenza Vaccines (Vaccines are given when available)
- Allergy Shot $10 (serum must be provided by patient)
- TB test $20 (Only available beginning of the academic year)
- Flu Vaccine $30
Health Services is not able file insurance claims for private insurance. We can provide documentation of services rendered for you to file with your insurance for reimbursement. Health Services will file the claims for students that have insurance through Academic HealthPlans. Payment for clinic expenses are billed through the Business Office on the student’s account.
Austin College does not have an in-house lab; however, we do have contracted discount rates with CPL Laboratories. You can file on your private insurance, but you will not receive the Austin College discounted rate. The cost billed your insurance will be considerably higher. You need to be sure your insurance will cover the tests before using it. Sometimes it is cheaper to just pay the cash price. Any questions about billing or insurance should be discussed with the nurse prior to leaving the clinic.
Methods of payment
Student accounts are billed for services rendered. You can pay your account at the Business Office in the Administration Building. If you have any questions concerning the charges you can call Health Services at 903.813.2247.
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Dermatology Clinics
By appointment only – See Clinic Calendar for dates.
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Gynecological Clinics
By appointment only – See Clinic Calendar for dates.
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Women’s Health
It is important for young women to have the correct information about their bodies and its functions. Austin College believes that a knowledgeable woman can take better care of her body and mind and make better choices about her relationships and sexual activity. These choices will affect the rest of her life. Gynecological exams are important due to diagnostic and preventative benefits for women over 18 and/or who are sexually active.
Gynecological services available in Austin College Health Services in Adams Center:
- Annual GYN exam and pap smear
- Contraception advice
- Prescriptions – birth control, Depo Provera injections, etc.
- Diagnosis and treatment of STD’s
- Diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infections
- Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
- Pregnancy tests
- Pregnancy counseling referrals
How am I notified regarding the results of my gynecological examination?
A note is sent to your campus mailbox with results or requesting you to contact the nurse.