From the Georgia Southern University Chief of Medical Staff

G eorgia Southern University has taken active measures to monitor, diagnose, treat, and prevent the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus to minimize the impact to our campus community. The University continues to see cases of flu-like illnesses, as well as confirmed cases of influenza, and expects that trend to continue during the fall. We would like to take this opportunity to share the latest information with you, including our seasonal influenza vaccination program, and the latest information on the H1N1 influenza vaccination.
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Health Services Phone Number: 912-478-5641

H1N1 Flu Information for Students: What You Need to Know

This handout contains very important information for Georgia Southern University students, including important updates and how influenza isolated students can use their Eagle Dining Service meal plan.

H1N1 Flu Handout For Students

Swine Flu After Hour Care

For non-emergent care when Health Services is closed, particularly over the weekend, the Immediate Care Center is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. The Immediate Care Center is located at 1096 Bermuda Run Road (behind EGMRC) and accepts most health insurance plans.

Also, Bohler Family Practice, located 10 minutes from GSU in nearby Brooklet, sees patients on a walk-in basis and is open on Saturday mornings from 9 AM to 12 PM. Bohler Family Practice is located at 128 N. Parker Ave. in Brooklet.

As always, for emergency care, the emergency room at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (continued after the jump)

Important Handouts

Flu information for students
Flu information for faculty
Flu information for parents
Flu information for staff
Information for RA's

Flu FAQ's for Parents and Students

 

Fall 2009

 Open enrollment, including waiver of the University System of Georgia (USG) Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP) coverage Mandatory Plan, using the Pearce & Pearce on-line enrollment process for the Fall Semester begins immediately and will end on 8/31/2009.  The Mandatory Plan(s) on-line waiver process will end on 9/18/2009.   Open Enrollment for the 2010 Spring Semester and Summer Sessions begins 1/1/2010 and ends 1/31/2010. Students should enroll in or waive out of the USG SHIP plans by using the Pearce and Peace plan administrators online program which can be accessed by clicking on the following link:  Pearce & Pearce Georgia Southern online program
For additional information, click on the following link and scroll down:  Student Insurance. 

College Optical Express will focus exclusively on the Georgia Southern University students and be a part of our new Residence Hall, Centennial Place. College Optical Express offers a wide range of eye care and eye-wear services including:

• Comprehensive eye exams, Selective eye care treatment, Eyeglass lenses and frames
• On-site Lab (Coming soon and it will allow for same or next day service in many cases)
• Eyeglass repairs and adjustments, Contact lenses, Designer sunglasses, Sports and safety glasses, Eye-wear accessories, LASIK surgery screenings, and referrals

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A brief summary of current immunization requirements is available on the Board of Regents web site for your information.

Click here to see the Immunization Requirements and Recommendations for University System of Georgia Students.

Click here to download the required Georgia Southern Certificate of Immunization.

Exciting Changes Coming to Georgia Southern's Health Services

Please see the letter addressed to students and parents from the Director of Health Services.

A Message For Graduate Students

Please see the letter addressed to Graduate Students from the Director of Health Services.

The American College Health Association (ACHA) Web site provides the latest meningitis vaccination recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ACHA, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. For questions related to Georgia Southern Univesity, please visit our immunization section.

Georgia Southern Health Services, in keeping with these recommendations, will maintain a supply of Menactra as part of the immunization services provided to our students. Payment for the vaccine is due at the time it is administered, and Health Services accepts cash, checks, Mastercard/Visa, or EAGLEXPRESS.