LETTER TO PARENTS OF FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Dear Families and Supporters,
The University Health Center is excited to be your student’s partner in health and wellness this year and throughout their time at UGA. Every student is assigned a Primary Care home. Here are some ways their PCP may assist:
This time of transition is exciting and sometimes unsettling. Your student may be navigating the healthcare system for the first time without you, and you can trust that we understand what that is like for each of you. We assure you that the University Health Center staff is prepared to serve as your student’s health and wellness home away from home.
If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Best wishes for an outstanding year.
We look forward to meeting your student!
University Health Center
University of Georgia
Check out Information for New Students. Follow @UGAHealthCenter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
The University Health Center is excited to be your student’s partner in health and wellness this year and throughout their time at UGA. Every student is assigned a Primary Care home. Here are some ways their PCP may assist:
- Clinic visits for illness or injury – including testing for students that are experiencing COVID symptoms
- Management of chronic illnesses
- Annual flu shots and other routine immunizations
- Coordination of your health care with other doctors
- Referral to other specialists for specific health needs - including our in-house Lab/Radiology
- Wellness checkups and physicals for classes or programs
- Questions and in-clinic support regarding your general health, sexual health, health goals, stress and mental wellness
- FREE Prevention and wellness workshops and services at #BeWellUGA
- Health Promotion - Wellness Coaching (free) and many wellness programs, including Nutrition Kitchen cooking classes, the Fontaine Center for alcohol education, support and recovery, and the Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) program and 24-hour hotline (706-542-SAFE)
- Allergy / Travel Clinic - Routine allergy shots; international travel planning and vaccinations; routine and specialty immunizations including HPV and meningitis
- Dental Clinic - Full-service general dentistry in a comfortable and safe atmosphere
- Vision Clinic - Eye exams, eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses (with online ordering)
- Physical Therapy & Massage - Individualized care and treatment for injuries and chronic conditions, including post-operative rehabilitation
- Pharmacy - Convenient full-service pharmacy
- Gynecology Clinic - Gynecological care including wellness exams, contraception, and problem-specific appointments for men and women
- Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) - Short-term individual and group counseling, medication monitoring, and 24-hour mental health support (706-542-2273)
- Online is the best way through the UHC Patient Portal as it is available 24 hours a day OR access it through the UGA Mobile App!
- If you do not see a convenient appointment time, please call 706-542-1162 so that we may assist you.
- Confirm all Required forms (Immunization records, medical history and insurance) are uploaded.
- Please bring your UGA ID card and current medical & pharmacy insurance information to each visit. And, if you have a moment upload this information into the UHC Patient Portal.
- Arrive 10 minutes early to complete registration and sign-in.
- Telehealth visits may be scheduled for some services and medical problems. Please call the clinic to inquire.
This time of transition is exciting and sometimes unsettling. Your student may be navigating the healthcare system for the first time without you, and you can trust that we understand what that is like for each of you. We assure you that the University Health Center staff is prepared to serve as your student’s health and wellness home away from home.
If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Best wishes for an outstanding year.
We look forward to meeting your student!
University Health Center
University of Georgia
Check out Information for New Students. Follow @UGAHealthCenter on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!