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The mission of the Health Clinic is to provide medical and nursing care to enrolled students at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. The Health Clinic supports the educational process by providing services, guidance, and awareness to empower students to maintain optimal wellness.

We value the privacy of our patients. Because most of our students are adults, we will not discuss their care outside our office without their permission. You may view the Privacy Notice for details. Questions may be directed to our office at 405 466-3335, or check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below.

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If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Health Clinic staff is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of your protected health information (PHI). We are required by law to maintain the confidentiality of health information that identifies you. By federal and state law, we must follow the terms of the notice of privacy practices that we have in effect at this time. These laws are complex, but we must provide you with the following important information:

• How we may use and disclose your PHI
• Your rights regarding PHI about you
• Our obligations concerning the use and disclosure of your PHI

• Treatment
  Your health information may be used by staff members or disclosed to other healthcare professionals for the purpose of evaluating your health, diagnosing medical conditions and providing treatment. For example, results of laboratory tests and procedures will be available in your medical record to all health professionals who may provide treatment or who may be consulted by staff members. We may use and disclose PHI when you need a prescription, lab work, an X-ray, or other healthcare services. We may use and disclose PHI about you when referring you to another healthcare provider.
• Healthcare Operations
  Your health information may be used as necessary to support the daily activities and management of the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Health Clinic. For example, information on the services you receive may be used to support budgeting and financial reporting and activities to evaluate and promote the quality of services. PHI may be used to ensure that you are in compliance with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s immunization and insurance requirements.
• Appointment Reminders and Follow-up Calls
  We may use and disclose your health information to contact you to remind you of an appointment or for follow-up after a visit to the Health Clinic.
• Law Enforcement
  Your health information may be disclosed to law enforcement agencies, without your permission, to support government audits and inspections, facilitate law enforcement investigations and comply with government-mandated reporting.
• Public Health Reporting
  Your health information may be disclosed to public health agencies as required by law. For example, we are required to report certain communicable diseases to the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
• Serious Threats to Health or Safety
  We may disclose your protected health information when necessary to reduce or prevent a serious threat to your health and safety or the health and safety of another individual or the public.
• Worker’s Compensation
  We may release your health information for worker’s compensation and similar programs.
• Other uses and disclosures require your authorization
  Disclosures of your health information or its use for any purpose other than those listed above require your specific written authorization. If you change your mind after authorizing the use or disclosure of your information, you must submit a written revocation of the authorization. However, your decision to revoke the authorization will not affect or undo any use or disclosure of information that occurred before you notified us of your decision.

You have certain rights under the federal privacy standards. These include:

• The right to request restrictions on the use and disclosure of your protected health information
• The right to receive confidential communications concerning your medical condition and treatment
• The right to inspect and receive a copy of your protected health information
• The right to amend or submit corrections to your protected health information
• The right to receive an accounting of how and to whom your protected health information has been disclosed
• The right to receive a printed copy of this notice

As permitted by law, we reserve the right to amend or modify our privacy policies and practices. These changes in our policies and practices may be required by changes in federal and state laws and regulations. The revised policies and practices will be applied to all protected health information that we maintain.

As permitted by federal regulation, we require that requests to inspect or copy protected health information be submitted in writing. You may obtain a form to request access to your records by contacting one of the staff members. If you believe that your privacy rights have been violated, you should call the matter to our attention by sending a letter describing the cause of your concern to the same address on the form described above. You will not be penalized or otherwise retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Because medical services are confidential for students 18 years of age or older, parents are not notified of routine treatment given at the Health Clinic. In case of an emergency requiring a student’s hospitalization, the physician or the student will communicate with their parents.

• Health Questionnaire
• Health Policy Handout
• Information on Meningococcal Disease
• Immunization Compliance Policy

Who can use the Health Clinic?
All non-students (including faculty and staff or family members of students) can be referred for medical care in the surrounding communities.

What services do you offer?

Blood pressure checks
Consultations and referrals
Health care for minor illnesses and injuries
Health counseling
HIV testing
Physical examinations
STI testing and treatment

Where is your office? 

The Health Clinic is located on the first floor of the University Women building at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ. You may contact the office at 405 466-3335 for directions.

What are the hours of operation?
The Health Clinic is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. to be seen in the morning and by 4:30 p.m. to be seen in the afternoon.

Are there any costs for services?
There are no costs for health services.

How do I schedule an appointment?
Visit the Health Clinic in-person to complete some initial paperwork and schedule an appointment. The student and staff will establish the appointment time.

What do I do in case of an emergency?
Students in medical crisis during office hours may be seen on a walk-in basis. Calling ahead to notify medical staff will expedite getting in to see a provider. After hours, students can call the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Police at (405) 466-3366 or 466-3368, or contact one of the health agencies listed below.

Logan County Health Department
215 Fairgrounds Rd. #A
Guthrie, OK 73044
405 282-3485

Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center
300 N. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Langston, OK 73050
405 466-2535

Mercy Clinic Convenient Care-Guthrie Division
2919 S. Division
Guthrie, OK 73044
405 282-6301

Mercy Hospital Logan County
200 S. Academy Rd.
Guthrie, OK 73044
405 282-6700