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About SHC

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Welcome to the Student Health Center, where our focus is student health care. All of us at the SHC look forward to providing the same high-quality care for our students that they get at home.                                                                          

                                                         WE ARE

                                              STUDENT FRIENDLY

                                               STUDENT FOCUSED

                                                 STUDENT FIRST

Appointments 348-APPT (2778)

All other calls 348-6262

Walk-ins are encouraged for any non-emergent visits. However, we prefer that you make an appointment for the following issues: annual physicals, GYN examinations, prescription medication maintenance, chronic or on-going conditions, nutrition counseling, psychiatric services, and immunization/allergy injections.

Visit the coffee shop in our building "Bama Bean" and enjoy a light breakfast or lunch and a cup of coffee.

 

Hours of Operation for CLINIC only:

Academic Year
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00PM (closed home game days)
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Interim and Summer Terms
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

 

 

Patient Rights and Responsibilities 

Every student will receive optimal care in a non-judgemental manner without regard to gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. Every student will have the right to privacy and confidentiality FERPA. Students will need to give written authorization for the release of health records to parents or others. Students are responsible for notifying parents, guardians, or professors regarding health problems, except in extreme cases. We have a satisfaction survey that we use to determine if students are satisfied with our services.

Mission, Vision, & Values Statement:

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Mission: 

To support the academic development of our students by providing efficient access to quality healthcare services in a caring manner and promoting student health and wellness in order to satisfy the changing needs of The University of Alabama student community.

Vision:

—To be the healthcare provider of choice for students at The University of Alabama and a recognized leader in the field of college health.  In fulfilling this vision, we will:

  • —Promote our students’ health and wellness
  • —Improve our Alabama Quality Award level ranking
  • —Increase our scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals


Values:

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—       We are

  • —Student Focused, Student Friendly, Student First
  • —Committed to Quality
  • —Empowered to Promote Positive Change                                                                                                                        
  • —Devoted to Integrity
  • —Respectful of our Responsibilities



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