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Service Offered Who will see me? What are the hours? What do I need to bring? What services are provided? Phone Do I need an appointment?
Urgent Care Clinic Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and /or Registered Nurses Open 24 hours Mon 8am thru Sat 4pm and Sun 8am-4pm (During breaks: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30) Insurance card and student ID Initial assessment and appropriate, timely treatment including guidance, support, heath education and referrals. 860-486-4700 N/A
Advice Nurse Phone Service Registered Nurse will provide advice over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the academic year   Registered Nurse will provide over the phone advice, assessment and referral 860-486-4700 NO
Primary Care Physicians, Nurse Practitioners Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Insurance card and Student ID Management of acute and chronic medical problems, smoking cessation, eating disorders and confidential HIV testing. 860-486-2719 YES
Community Response Team Nurse Practitioners Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Insurance card and Student ID Assault crisis services available for victims of physical and sexual assault with immediate referral to women's clinic. 860-486-4700 NO
In-patient Care Around the clock nursing care Not on Sat or Sun Insurance card and Student ID Around the clock nursing care for students too sick to remain in the residence halls. 860-486-0787 NO
Women's Clinic Physician, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Insurance card and Student ID Complete gynecological care, exams for STDs, pregnancy testing and counseling, menstrual irregularities and birth control services. Obstetrics referral. 860-486-2719 YES
Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS) Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioner Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Student ID

Group and individual therapy, 24-hour crisis intervention. If calling after hours you will be directed to appropriate services.*

* Access Fee except for emergencies.

 860-486-4705 YES - unless your situation is of an urgent nature and then walk in during business hours, call the CMHS 24-hour number, or call 911 in any potentially life threatening situations.
Laboratory Medical Technologists Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Insurance card, Student ID, lab orders Full-service clinical laboratory. Performing lab tests ordered within the Health Service or by your private healthcare provider 860-486-0730 NO - Services are ordered by your provider.
Radiology Radiology tech will take the X-ray; a radiologist will read it. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 subject to change Insurance card, student ID, request from provider Plain diagnostic X-ray services and referrals to outside providers. 860-486-0738 Walk-in; a physician or nurse practitioner must refer.
Pharmacy Pharmacists Pharmacy interns Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 Insurance card prescription and Student ID Fills prescriptions from health services providers only. Also sell various over the counter medications at a discounted price. 860-486-0736 NO
Orthopedic Clinic Orthopedic Physician Mon afternoons Insurance card and student ID Evaluation and treatment of chronic and acute orthopedic complaints, fractures, and musculoskeletal conditions 860-486-6829 YES - Your health care provider must refer you.
Student Health Advisory Council Health Advocates Weekly Meetings Nothing Liaison between students and Student Health Services staff. Students can voice opinions through SHAC. 860-486-5651 NO
Allergy Clinic Registered Nurses M-W-Th 9:00-4:00 Serums and written schedules from your allergist Allergy clinic available to students who have already begun shots for hypo sensitization or need travel immunizations 860-486-2719 YES
Nutrition Services Registered Dietitians Mon- Fri 8:30-4:30 Student ID Nutritional counseling computerized diet analysis, nutritional education programs for campus groups and support groups. Related literature is also available. 860-486-2719 YES for individual counseling and programs
Physical Activity Counseling A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist By appointment Insurance Card and Student ID A health risk appraisal is performed and activity recommendations are developed 860-486-2719, 860-486-4904 Yes
HIV Testing Nurse Practitioner Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30 Student ID Provides counseling, referrals, educational services and confidential HIV testing. 860-486-2719 YES
Business Office   Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 Insurance card/forms and student ID Assist in insurance coverage, claim forms, receipts at time of treatment. 860-486-0745 NO
Medical Records   Mon-Fri 8:00-6:00 Student ID Assist in release of information, Immunization requirements for University registration 860-486-0750 NO
Health Education Health Educator and graduate assistants Hours Vary Nothing Assist students in improving their health knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors through activities that include health fairs, awareness weeks and educational programming. 860-486-0772 YES - for programs only

 
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