BRADY HEALTH CENTER

1. BRADY HEALTH CENTER Located off Center Street next to Sowers & Allen Residence Halls

2. NURSE DIRECTED CENTER Staffing: • 2 Full-time NP’s • 2 Full-time RN’s • 2 Full-time Administrative staff • Part-time physician • Part-time Dietician Accredited by AAAHC

3. MISSION/GOALS • Provide students with: • timely, convenient, quality, cost effective health care services • health education • programs to promote healthy behaviors

4. OPERATING PROCEDURES • Scheduled Appointments • Hours of Operation: • Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • After Hours Emergency care: • Call Campus Police or 911 • Ambulance Service

5. SERVICES • Primary Care • Immunizations • Allergy Injections • STI testing and treatment • Women’s Health • Well GYN • Contraceptive services

6. WELLNESS SERVICES • SMOKING CESSATION • BOBCATS FOR BETTER HEALTH • Registered Dietician Consultant

7. REQUIRED HEALTH INFORMATION • Tuberculosis Risk Assessment (complete online) - PPD skin test or blood work for TB if indicated by risk assessment • Medical History (complete online) - Need parental consent signed if student <18 years of age • Immunizations - acceptable documentation includes:-Copy of high school immunization record-Immunization record from your health care provider-Copy of official lab titer report for M-M-R

8. Requirements for Athletes • Physical Exam • Sickle Cell Screen-NCAA recommends athletic departments confirm sickle cell trait status in all student athletes Physical Exam for other students is recommended but not required

9. REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS • 2 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine after the first birthday • Tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (Tdap or Td) within 10 years

10. RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS • Meningitis • Hepatitis B • Hepatitis A • HPV vaccine • Varicella if no history chickenpox • Annual Influenza vaccine

11. Meningitis Vaccine • Those in on-campus housing must receive the meningococcal vaccination or sign a waiver • Recommend that students be vaccinated before arrival on campus • Health center does have meningococcal vaccine available

12. Meningitis Vaccine Recommendations • Routine vaccination recommended at age 11-12 years with a booster dose at age 16 years • If first dose given at or after age 16 years, booster dose not needed as long as there are no other risk factors

13. PERTUSSIS (Whooping Cough) • Highly contagious respiratory tract infection • Immunity from childhood vaccinations wanes over time • In 2005, CDC recommended routine use of Tdap (combined Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) in adolescents aged 11-18 years instead of Td and in adults needing a tetanus booster. • Tdap available at Health Center

14. Hepatitis B vaccine • Three injections are needed for full protection • Available at heath center

15. HPV Vaccine (Gardasil) • Approved June, 2006 • Protects against 4 strains of HPV – two of which are linked to 70% of the cervical cancer in this country • Three injections over 6 months • Have available at Health Center

16. Influenza Vaccination • Recommended for all persons, including school-aged children, who want to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza • Two types of Influenza vaccine available at the health center: Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV) & Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) • Have available each fall starting in October and continue to vaccinate through flu season • Students e-mailed to notify • Cost usually about $20

17. Prevention • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way. • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • Stay home if you are sick to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

18. REFERRALS AND OFF CAMPUS FACILITIES • On Campus: • Counseling Center • Off Campus: • Frostburg Medical Center • Health Matters Urgent Care • Western Maryland Health System • Specific Physicians and/or Dentists

19. Health Insurance • Not required but highly recommend that students have for care outside health center. • With Health Care Reform, students under the age of 26 years should be able to continue on their parent’s health insurance policy. • Currently link on web site under “Student Insurance” for plan through American College Student Association

20. Thermometer Pain/Fever Reducer Decongestant Cough Syrup Throat Lozenges Anti-Diarrhea/Upset Stomach Relief Allergy Medication Band Aids Antibacterial Ointment Tweezers Tissues Health Insurance Card Waterless Hand Sanitizer BRING THE FOLLOWING

21. Pharmacare Frostburg Rite Aid (Frostburg) Walmart (LaVale) CVS (LaVale) Please remember to get refills of any prescription medication you take on a regular basis LOCAL PHARMACIES

22. CHARGES • User fee • Other miscellaneous • Prescription medications • Immunizations • Lab • Well GYN • Sports physicals

26. CONFIDENTIALITY

27. MISSED CLASSES Notes for missed classes are not provided

28. Electronic Medical Recordsthe Brady Connection • Required health forms that can be completed on line -Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Also -Consent to treat -Notice of Privacy -Medical History Form • Downloadable Forms that are required-Immunization form –needs signed by health care provider - Minor Consent if < 18

29. Electronic Medical Recordsthe Brady Connection Check-in at Kiosk in waiting room using FSU ID card Appointment Reminders via FSU e-mail and text messaging

30. BRADY HEALTH CENTER WEB SITE www.frostburg.edu/brady/ Printable forms as well as other good health information is available on our web site

31. ANY QUESTIONS? • www.frostburg.edu/ • BradyHealth@frostburg.edu