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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, Bobcat Express or have the charges bursar billed to your student account.
- Fee Schedule
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. 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 replacement products available through the program (while current supplies last). Due to state budget reductions, funding for this grant has been eliminated.
Phone Numbers
Brady Health Center
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Main Office - appointments
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301-687-4310
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Fax
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301-687-7050
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Local Health Care Facilities
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Allegany County Health Department
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301-759-5000
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HIV Testing - Brady Health
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301- 687-4310
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HIV Testing - Allegany County Health Department
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301-759-5035
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Frostburg Health Center (Frostburg Plaza)
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301-689-3229
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Health Matters Urgent Care
(next to Bel Air Plaza)
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301-729-3178
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Western Maryland Regional Health Center
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240-964-7000
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Local Pharmacies
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Pharmacare Frostburg (will deliver in Frostburg)
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301-689-9961
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Rite Aid Pharmacy, Frostburg
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301-689-2422
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Other Important Numbers
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Campus Emergency: Police, Fire & Rescue
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301-687-4222
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Maryland Poison Control Center, 24 hour/day
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800-492-2414
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Off Campus Emergency
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911
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Rape & Domestic Violence
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301-759-9244
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Staff
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Mary Tola , C.R.N.P., M.S.
Director/Nurse Practitioner
Email: mtola@frostburg.edu |
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Harjit Sidhu, M.D.
Physician/Medical Director |
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Darlene Smith, C.R.N.P., M.S.
Nurse Practitioner
Email: dcsmith@frostburg.edu
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Shannon Weiss, CRNP, MS
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Email: sdweiss@frostburg.edu
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Amy Kiddy, R.N., B.S.N.
Staff Nurse
Email: akiddy@frostburg.edu |
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Julia Miller, R.N.
Staff Nurse
Email: jymiller@frostburg.edu |
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Diana Preston
Administrative Assistant
Email: dpreston@frostburg.edu |
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Cindy Nelson
Office Clerk
Email: cdnelson@frostburg.edu
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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
Client Right's and Responsibilities
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).
- Paper 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 is done by the health center.
- Recommend that you have health insurance coverage in the event you need hospitalization, surgery, complicated diagnostic procedures or medications not carried by the Health Center
- No University sponsored health insurance plan. See information on student health insurance page.
- 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
Transportation is available by calling one of the following cab companies.
Yellow Cab 301-722-4050
Queen City Taxi 301-722-2800
Crown Taxi 301- 759-4090
- 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 Dr. Jesse Ketterman at 301-687-4311.
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