Who is eligible for services?
The SHCC provides services for students currently enrolled in six (6) or more academic credits and who have paid the SHCC fee. [See Eligibility]
Is there a cancellation policy?
The cancellation policy states that a $15.00 charge will be assess to the UAA Student Account for a "no show" appointment. Please call to cancel your appointment. There is a 10 minute grace period for all appointments. A voicemail message is acceptable when a date and time is included. Immunization appointments are exempt from this charge.
How much do services cost?
There is no charge for a medical office visit. This is an automatic savings of $75-$200 compared to a private clinic. Physical exams, tuberculosis skin tests (PPDs) and HIV screens are also free. All laboratory tests, x-ray services, immunizations, and procedures are offered at greatly reduced cost.
For mental health services an initial evaluation or intake is provided at no charge. Subsequent visits are $15.00 each.
United HealthCare, a type of student insurance, pays for most care done at the SHCC. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska pays for much of the care given here but depends on the individual policy. We submit claims for students for these insurance companies.
What are some basic lab costs?
CBC...................................................... $6.00
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel............... $8.00
Lipids (cholesterol).................................$13.00
Pregnancy test....................................... $8.00
Strep screen..........................................$8.00
Strep culture........................................ $30.00
TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)......... $17.00
Urinalysis............................................. $3.00
Urine culture......................................... $40.00
These prices are subject to change but are kept as low as possible for the students.
Where can I find counseling services?
There are three departments that provide counseling services at UAA:
(1) Student Health and Counseling Center 786-4040
(2) Student Development Counseling Services 786-6158
(3) Psychology Department Services 786-1726
What are the contraceptive options at the SHCC?
We have a wide variety of birth control pills, the Nuva Ring, and Depo Provera injection, condoms.
Costs: Birth control pills range from $6-26; Nuva Ring $44.00; Depo Provera injection $26. These prices are subject to change, but we do try to keep costs as low as possible for students.
A yearly PAP exam is required to receive any form of contraception at the SHCC. If your PAP exam is due, you may schedule one at the SHCC or at one of the several area clinics and have the results faxed to us. If you have had a PAP exam within the past year, we can help you fill out an authorization so your provider can fax the results to us.
Can I get emergency contraception at the SHCC?
Yes, we have Plan B available. This must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. Unprotected sex includes if a condom breaks or slips off.
What lab work can be done at the SHCC during my visit?
We offer pregnancy testing, urinalysis, rapid Strep, Influenza, and hemoglobin testing on-site. The results are available in 5-10 minutes. We also send out labwork to the State or a national laboratory.
How long does it take to get my lab results?
Basic labs such as CBC or cholesterol screening are available within a few days. Any labwork sent to the state, i.e. HIV screening or titers, takes 3 weeks before we receive the results.
What other kinds of tests can I have done at the SHCC?
You can get any type of testing that could be done by another provider in the Anchorage area. We order x-rays, CT scans, MRI'S, mammograms, ultrasounds, and EKG's. Referrals are made to the Anchorage community such as physical therapy, medical specialties for further evaluation.
Can I get a routine physical at the SHCC?
We offer routine physicals at no cost to the student. Examples of routine physicals: sports, work, student teaching, ROTC, nursing program, and dental hygiene program.
There are charges for any lab work done with a physical exam, such as a PAP test, CBC or urinalysis.
How do I get my medical records from the SHCC?
Anyone can request their medical records from the SHCC after signing a consent for release of information. It is our policy to destroy medical records after seven years. Please allow 24 hours to prepare for pick up.
Who's on your staff?
The Student Health and Counseling Center is staffed by Advanced Nurse Practitioners specializing in family health care or psychiatric/mental health, medical assistants, consulting physicians, fiscal coordinator, and administrative assistants.
"An Advanced Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse authorized to practice in the State, who, because of specialized education and experience, is certified to perform acts of medical diagnosis and the prescription of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures under regulations adopted by the Board of Nursing." (AS08.68.410(1)). Advanced Nurse Practitioners are committed to caring for the whole person and to educate and empower clients to make informed health care choices.
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