The mission of Health Services is to maintain, improve and promote optimal wellness of the students so that they may achieve their academic and personal goals. The staff is committed to enhancing the educational process by:

• Removing or modifying health-related barriers to learning
• Promoting optimal wellness
• Educating individuals to make informed decisions about health-related concerns and to be informed health-care consumers
• Educate students to take charge of their own health

Eligibility
Any student enrolled at Murray State University who has paid tuitiion and mandatory fees is eligible for services. All services with other health care providers or agencies off campus are at the student's own expense. Faculty and Staff may use the Health Service for blood pressure screening and work-related injuries. They may call Health Line for wellness information or for referrals.

Confidentiality
Medical records are strictly confidential. No medical information is released without the student's written consent except as required by law. Records will not be faxed, except for unusual circumstances, due to the potential for breaches in confidentiality.

The Health Services office is complies with the HIPAA guidlines by:

• Providing appropriate security for our patient records.
• Protecting the privacy of our patient's information. No information is released without the patient's written permission, UNLESS required by law.
• Providing our patients with proper access to their records.
• Appropriately maintaining our patient information and billing processes in compliance with national HIPAA standards.

If you have any questions or concerns about your services or charges, you may call our office and ask to speak with our Compliance Officer.

Referrals
Most of the health care needs that you may require while on campus can be met at Health Services. However, if you have long term or chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, depression, allergies (needing allergy injections), etc., you will need to maintain contact with your private health care provider for follow-up care and treatment. You may also choose to establish yourself with a local physician while you are at Murray State for the continuing care of long term conditions.

If you should develop such a condition while at Murray State University you will be referred to your private health care provider or to a local health care provider of your choice for futher evaluation, assessment, and treatment of the condition.

Below is a complete listing of physicians, physicians who administer allergy injections, and dentists in the Murray area. You may also want to have this information for insurance purposes.

Physicians (Download list - .pdf)
Physicians who administer allergy injections (Download list - .pdf)
Dentists (Download list - .pdf)

Note: You will need Adobe Reader in order to open any (.pdf) marked applications on your computer.

Students are responsible for notifying professors or physical education instructors of absences caused by illness or injury. Medical excuses are not routinely issued by the Health Service for missed classes or examinations. Exceptions may be for extended illnesses or injuries that necessitate hospitalization or medical withdrawal.

Family Planning
The Family Planning program at MSU is not included in the student activity fee. Fees are based on income. It is provided as a service to the MSU students through the Purchase District Health Department - Family Planning (PDHD).

Under the PDHD guidelines, students who wish this service may receive annual physical exams, pap smears and sexually transmitted infection testing. They also receive education on self-breast exam, nutrition, wellness, minimizing health risks and contraceptive methods.

These services are by appointment.

Student Involvement
You are encouraged to discuss your questions and suggestions regarding health care at Murray State with members of the Health Service Staff. Your participation and involvement are important in helping us meet the health needs of students. In an effort to solicit student feedback, we conduct an bi-annual survey.