Student Health Center
The Student Health Center (SHC) is the primary provider of health services for all Mercer students, regardless of insurance coverage. It is staffed by two RNs, and a physician who sees patients by appointment during scheduled clinics.
The Student Health Center provides health care for acute illnesses and injuries, allergy injections, immunizations, and health education. Some students will be referred, depending on the type of illness/injury, at the discretion of the Student Health Center staff.
FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
$15 (USE BEARCARD TO PURCHASE)
SHOTS PROVIDED DURING NON-CLINIC HOURS
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Contact Us
(478) 301-2696 or (800) 637-2378
Located on the 2nd floor of the Patterson Building, on the corner of College and Edgewood.
Hours of Operation
|
Summer Hours Wednesdays Only, 8-12 and 1-5
|
Fall and Spring Semesters Monday through Friday
|
Mission Statement
The mission of Mercer University’s Student Health Center is to maintain a healthy community of students through treatment of illness to ensure physical wellness and through providing educational materials and programs to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Mercer-Sponsored Health Insurance/Website
The insurance plan that is sponsored by Mercer is commonly referred to as “ the school insurance”, or “Pearce and Pearce”. The important “name” to remember when seeking a provider is the PPO group, which is First Health/SouthCare.
Insurance cards are not mailed out until after the end of Open Enrollment, but you can print out a temporary card from the Pearce & Pearce website. However, the insurance is in effect during that time, and if you are enrolled in this insurance, you will be covered.
Each covered student must create an online account by going to www.studentinsurance.com, and following the instructions. Many services are available on your account, including the monthly “Student Health 101” magazine
Class Excuses
The Student Health Center does not provide medical excuses for missed classes, exams, or assignments. In the event that you need to miss class due to an illness, injury or an emergency, the Student Health Center recommends that you contact your professor, preferably before the class or exam takes place. You should speak with him/her in person, if possible, or via phone or email. If you are unable to reach your professor, be sure to leave your contact information (telephone number and email) so that he/she can reach you. All decisions about the impact of your absence on your grade, as well as any arrangements for making up work, rest with your instructors.