Health Services FAQ
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Appointments
No appointment needed. Walk-ins only.
You can call the phone number listed and speak with the student health coordinator prior to coming into the clinic during hours of operation.
New and established patients should bring their McNeese ID and health insurance information. If the patient is under 18 years of age, a parental consent form must be filled out and submitted prior to the visit and must include the signature of a parent or guardian.
Absolutely! Our partners, the Ochsner medical staff team, will evaluate your injuries, and, if needed, will discuss further treatment and/or options outside of the services provided in our clinic.
Absolutely. Our practitioner will evaluate your injury. You should notify your supervisor of the injury and follow the guidelines put forth by your employer. If you are injured while on campus, please read McNeese’s policy and procedures for student injuries.
Absolutely! Our partners, the Ochsner medical staff team (conveniently located in the same building), will evaluate your injuries and discuss further treatment options beyond the services provided in our clinic.
Services
Blood draw (or "lab work") services are not included in the services offered by McNeese Student Health Services, but Ochsner's medical staff will discuss further options, if needed, with you and the McNeese student health coordinator.
Yes. However, this testing service is not included in the services offered by McNeese Student Health Services, so Ochsner's medical staff will discuss further options, if needed, with you and the McNeese student health coordinator.
No, but we will be happy to provide you with a referral.
Yes, physicals are done here. Please bring any applicable form(s) with you to the clinic as physical requirements vary within each department.
No, this vaccination is not offered by McNeese Student Health Services. Please call the clinic to speak directly to the student health coordinator for further options prior to coming into the clinic. You can also check with Walgreens, Walmart, CVS or you may call your primary care doctor and inquire whether this vaccine is given at their office or check with any walk-in clinic.
No, you must be an active student to access the University Health Center.
Mental Health Services are offered free of charge to all students through the University Counseling Center. More information may be obtained on their website or by calling their department at 337-475-5316
Yes. However, this testing is not included in the free services provided by McNeese Student Health Services. Please call the clinic and speak with the student health coordinator to learn about free options for common STD Testing. Screening is advised for all sexually active individuals.
Health care providers on staff will discuss and may prescribe certain medications at the time of visit for some students.
The University Health Center will provide excuses for students who have missed class while being seen in our clinic. If you missed class and did not come to the health center for treatment, we will not provide you with a class excuse. Work excuses are also available, if needed.
Each instructor has their own absence policy which is given to students in their syllabus on the first day of class. If you have any medical difficulties and do have medical documentation, you can contact the Dean of Students at (337-475-5609) and explain your situation.
Privacy and Records
If you are over 18, no. All individuals over age 18 are considered an adult by law, and we are not allowed to release any information to anyone without a signed consent by the patient. Once a release is signed, we can only release the information to the person the patient specifies and can only tell them what the patient specifies.
Any student under the age of 18 is required to have a parental consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
Make sure if you're having your parent or a friend meet you at the clinic that you notify us beforehand. If you're not in the waiting room when they arrive, we won't be able to tell them that you are here.
Yes. Under Louisiana Law (LaRS40:1299.96), you can obtain copies of your medical records here, or we are happy to send you your medical records to you once we receive a written authorization from you.
All immunization records can be emailed to admissiondocs@mcneese.edu
To request the immunization records you turned in upon enrollment, contact studenthealth@mcneese.edu. In the email, include your name, Banner ID# and what you are requesting.
Cost and Insurance
All currently enrolled McNeese students are eligible for treatment for no charge at the time of service. Health Services is funded by the assessed student health fee that students pay each semester.
Health Services is funded by the assessed student health fee that students pay each semester. This includes assessments for illnesses, minor injuries, and general physicals. However, this does not include lab work or certain procedures that we send to the pathology lab, and students will be responsible for these payments.
At this time, the university does not offer student health insurance. Check healthcare.gov as well as each individual company for a student policy that best suits your needs.
International Students can contact internationaloffice@mcneese.edu to inquire about insurance through the university.
Other
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There are several pharmacies in the area that we recommend, and two pharmacies within walking distance of the McNeese Campus.