Health Center
- Terrace level, Hundley Hall
- 434.544.8357
- healthservices@lynchburg.edu
- https://lynchburg.edu/student-life/health-center/
- Student Health Portal: lynchburg.studenthealthportal.com
- Administrative Office Hours*: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Clinical Hours*: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
- January Term and Summer Clinical Hours*: By appointment only, Monday-Friday (Closed during scheduled University breaks)
Required Health Information
All students must complete necessary health forms, which are accessible by logging into the student health portal (lynchburg.studenthealthportal.com) with one’s University network account username and password. Full-time, undergraduate students who do not submit their required health information are subject to a $200 fine.
Eligibility
Health services are available to all actively enrolled students. To receive services, all necessary forms must be completed on the student health portal.
Appointments
Students may schedule appointments with Health Services by using the online student health portal and by calling or visiting the Health Center. Primary health care is provided by nurse practitioners and registered nurses. A family practice physician is on campus one hour per week. Referrals to physicians or other community health care providers are arranged when necessary or at the request of the student.
Medical Records
All consultations and medical records are kept completely confidential. No information is discussed with or released to anyone without the student’s written consent.
Charges
Routine visits to the Health Center are provided without charge. Charges for medication, lab tests, and special examinations can be billed to the student’s University account or paid for by the student.
Prescriptions
Kroger Pharmacy (434.384.3666) offers prescription delivery to the Health Center for students. Kroger provides prescription billing and files with insurance companies when required information is provided.
Health Insurance
All students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance. Considerable information is available at healthcare.gov. Students should review their health insurance policies carefully to determine which physicians and medical services are covered in the Lynchburg city area and to ensure that coverage is provided for both routine and emergency medical care, as well as for prescriptions.
After-Hours Care
If medical care is needed when the Health Center is closed, a list of local health care resources can be found at the website After-Hours Care.
In an emergency, students can call the Campus Safety and Security emergency number (434.544.5555).
Academic Breaks
The Health Center does not have on-call or after-hours coverage and is closed during academic breaks. Students are responsible for obtaining needed prescription refills prior to academic breaks.
Medical Excuse Policy
University of Lynchburg Health Services does not provide medical excuses for class absences or tardiness. However, as a courtesy during the last two weeks of the fall and spring semesters, Health Services will, with the student’s written permission, notify instructors via email of the dates that the student was seen by a health professional at the Health Center.
Hospitalization Procedure
Throughout the course of a student’s enrollment at the University of Lynchburg, there may be times when hospitalization is necessary in order to ensure their physical safety. The University of Lynchburg finds it important to outline the procedures and support mechanisms for students during these times. The University offers multiple tiers of support to students in an effort to create a smooth transition and maintain a safe and supportive campus environment.
Recommendation for Hospital Assessment
Students may be referred to the local hospital if there are indications of imminent risk to their physical safety. Risk may include severe medical acuity or verbal expressions or actions indicating an intention to harm oneself or others. When students are experiencing medical or psychiatric risk factors, the University would urge students to connect with professional staff (i.e., Campus Safety & Security, University Counselor, University Nurse) to assist them in this referral process.
Recommendation for Return to Campus from Hospital Assessment
The University of Lynchburg is committed to supporting the well-being of all students. The University recognizes the importance of providing appropriate accommodations and support for students returning to campus after a hospitalization. As the University is notified of a student’s return to campus, the appropriate University staff will contact the student to request a meeting in order to determine what tiers of support may help with their continued success. Professional staff may include, but is not limited to Counseling Services staff, Health Services staff, and Case Management. If students elect to not disclose their experience seeking hospital treatment, they are aware that there may be limited accommodations or support provided to them.
