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General Information
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Location
The Health Center is located off Center Street and next to Sowers and Allen Residence Halls.
Who Can Use the Health Center?
- All currently enrolled students.
- Full-time or Part-time.
- On or off campus.
- Signed parental consent must be on file if under 18 years of age.
Emergency and reproductive health services are exceptions.
Health Fees
- User Fee - $10.00 per visit.
- In addition - some miscellaneous charges, such as: diagnostic tests, immunizations,
routine GYN services, physical exams, treatments and prescription medications.
- Payment is expected at time of service.
- You may pay by cash, check or Bobcat Express.
- Fee Schedule (Word document)
Health Center Services
- Primary Care
The Health Center is an ambulatory facility, much like a doctor's office or
small clinic, treating routine illnesses and minor injuries.
Please call for an appointment.
- Allergy Injections
Some types of allergy injections are given at the Health Center. The student
must provide written instructions and serum from their allergist. Allergy
injections are by appointment only and are done on Fridays between 10:00am
and 12:30pm, while the physician is on site. For additional information and
copy of needed forms, click here.
- Women's Health
The center provides routine pelvic exams, breast exams, pap smears, contraceptive
care, treatment and testing for sexually transmitted diseases, hiv antibody testing
and pregnancy testing. Brady Health also works in collaboration with the Allegany
County Health Department's Family Planning program to provide contraceptive and
health education services to students. For additional information on women's health
services, click here.
- Men's Health
Diagnosis, treatment and evaluation for male genitourinary problems such as sexually
transmitted disease, prostatitis, and hernia are provided. Screening for testicular
cancer and testicular self examination is taught.
- Smoking Cessation
Counseling, education, and medical intervention to assist students in
tobacco cessation is offered at the health center. Call for information
and to arrange an individualized appointment. There is no visit
fee and no charge for any of the nicotine replacment products available
through the program since the program is grant funded.
Phone Numbers
Brady Health Center
Main Office - appointments |
301-687-4310 |
Fax |
301-687-7050 |
Local Health Care Facilities
Allegany County Health Department |
301-759-5000 |
Family Planning Clinic-Allegany Co Health Dept. |
301-759-5084 |
HIV Testing - Brady |
301-687-4310 |
HIV Testing - Allegany County Health Dept. |
301-759-5085 |
Frostburg Health Center |
301-689-3229 |
Western Maryland Health
System - Memorial Campus |
301-723-4000 |
Western Maryland Health
System - Braddock Campus |
301-723-4200 |
Local Pharmacies
Pharmacare Frostburg
(will deliver in Frostburg) |
301-689-9961 |
Rite Aid |
301-689-2422 |
Other Important Numbers
Campus Emergency: Police, Fire & Rescue |
301-687-4222 |
Maryland Poison Control Center, 24 hour/day |
800-492-2414 |
Off Campus Emergency |
911 |
Rape & Domestic Violence |
301-759-9244 |
Staff
Director/Nurse Practitioner |
Mary Tola , C.R.N.P., M.S. |
Physician/Medical Director |
Harjit Sidhu, M.D. |
Nurse Practitioner |
Darlene Smith, C.R.N.P., M.S. |
Nursing Staff
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Laura Crone, RN
Amy Kiddy, R.N., B.S.N.
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Administrative Assistant |
Diana Preston |
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Office Clerk |
Cindy Nelson
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Medical Absence Excuses
Medical excuses are not provided. The student is responsible for meeting each instructor's
requirements regarding class attendance.
Missing class due to a routine illness such as a cold, should be discussed with your
faculty member. Medical excuses are not given for these types of illness or due to
appointments with the health center that could have been scheduled at other times.
If you miss class because of a scheduled appointment, you can use your receipt as
verification for the appointment, however, it will NOT indicate that your absence
was justified.
Make your appointment for a time that does not conflict with your classes.
Under no circumstances will we verify illness or absence for anyone not treated by staff.
Appointments
Students are seen by appointment only. It is advised that students make scheduled
appointment for a time that does not conflict with their classes.
- Please be on time for your appointment.
- If you need to cancel or change your appointment, please call 301-687-4310.
Client Satisfaction and Complaints
- Periodic client satisfaction surveys conducted.
- Suggestion box available in the waiting room for comments and suggestions.
Medical Records
- All medical records are confidential.
- Access to information is limited to authorized health center personnel,
unless you give written consent or upon receipt of court-ordered subpoena.
(This policy is in accordance with The Family Rights and Privacy Act).
- Medical records are destroyed five years post-graduation and/or withdrawal.
- All students are strongly advised to have a physical exam/health history
from their physician on file at the Health Center.
- Copy of current insurance information helpful.
Health Insurance
- No insurance billing done by the health center.
- Recommend that you get some form of insurance coverage in the event
you need hospitalization, surgery, complicated diagnostic procedures or
medications not carried by the Health Center.
- Check to see if you are covered by your family's policy.
- Please let us know your insurance requirements before we order any
diagnostic tests or prescription medications.
What to do if...
- You are ill or injured away from campus and cannot return for several days
Notify the Vice President for Student and Educational Services at 301-687-4311.
- You need to go to another health facility and have no personal transportation
Go to university police to arrange for a taxi.
- You are concerned that someone may injure himself or others
Call university police at 301-687-4222.
- You are depressed or anxious
Call the Counseling Center at 301-687-4234.
- You have a question or concern that cannot be resolved by the Health Center staff
Contact John Lowe at 301-687-4311.
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