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2015-2016 ULM Student Policy Manual 
    
2015-2016 ULM Student Policy Manual [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Student Health Services


To better serve your medical needs, ULM has partnered with Affinity Health Group who will be responsible for operating our Health Clinic at ULM.

The Affinity Health Clinic at ULM is located in the Student Health and Counseling Center on the corner of University and LaSalle streets (across from Madison Hall) and is staffed by Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners. Clerical personnel are available to assist with your billing and referral needs. An immunization specialist is also available to answer your immunization compliance questions. Call (318) 342-5238 for your immunization questions.

There are many benefits offered through the Affinity Health Clinic.  For full information about the Affinity Health Clinic at ULM, visit www.ulmhealthclinic.com/.

General Information

The Affinity Health Clinic at ULM functions on a walk-in basis. Students are encouraged to visit the clinic during non-class time. To make an appointment call (318) 342-1651 and walk-ins are welcome.

There is no-co-payment for faculty and staff who are insured by Vantage.

Student I.D. cards are required for services. No excuses will be provided for missed classes. Call (318) 342-1651 for further information.

Current Services

Affinity Health Group at ULM provides many types of services and treatments for students such as:

  • Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
  • HIV Testing
  • Allergy injections
  • Prescriptions
  • Women’s Health
  • Mental Health
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Family health sickness or wellness visits
  • Complete laboratory services
  • Physical exams

Hours of Operation

The Affinity Health Clinic at ULM hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  During non-operational hours, students may seek medical treatment at Affinity Walk-in clinic on Broadmoor Blvd. In the event of an emergency, students should dial 1-911 on campus and 911 off campus. During non-operational hours, students should seek medical treatment with their personal physician or at any of the local emergency rooms or walk-in clinics.

Student Fees

Students registered for classes at ULM will have the office visit fee waived. Other expenses incurred during the visit will be billed to the student’s individual insurance company. If student does not have insurance, fees for services are due at the time of the visit.

Immunization

New students seeking enrollment at ULM should receive a Proof of Immunization Compliance Form from the Office of Recruitment and Admissions, the Affinity Health Clinic at ULM or online at www.ulm.edu (follow the link of prospective students). Directions for completing the form should be read to insure adequate documentation. Return the completed form to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions Office, University Library, Room 202, Monroe, La. 71209. The form must be returned to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions in order for the student to complete registration. Completed Immunization Compliance Forms may be faxed to (318) 342-1915. For additional immunization information call (318) 342-5430 or (800) 372-5127.