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Before Your Student Comes to FSU...
- Become familiar with our Appointment Policy and our Directory of Services.
- Confirm your student has the proper Immunizations.
- Be sure to complete the Health History Form with your student. The form can be found online by clicking
here.
- Make sure both you and your student understand the Confidentiality Policy.
- Find out the proper Insurance Information.
- Transfer prescriptions to the Thagard Pharmacy.
- Know our Hours of Operation & Important Phone Numbers.
- Know what to do if your student requires After-Hours Medical Care.
- Learn about the Payment Policies at Thagard.
- Put together a First-Aid Kit for your student.

(1) Appointment Policy
Visits to clinics are by appointment only. To make an
appointment call 644-4567. If your student requires
urgent care, we will allow a walk-in and see him or her.
Remember,
if experiencing
a medical
emergency, dial 911. Students should arrive 10-15 minutes early to appointments.
We have a lot of students to serve and if a student is late, his or her appointment
may be cancelled. Also, patients who miss appointments without calling prior
to appointment time may be charged a "no-show" fee.
To take advantage of TSHC services, including free office visits for illness or injury, students must be currently enrolled at FSU. Recent graduates are eligible to use TSHC services on a fee-for-service basis up to six months after they graduate. Please note, students in town but not taking classes (for instance during the summer), will be charged for visits to TSHC. Again, students must be enrolled in classes for illness or injury office visits to be free of charge.
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Directory of Services
- Allergy Clinic (850) 644-9492
Delivers and monitors allergy injections provided by an outside physician.
- Anonymous HIV Clinic (850) 644-8871
Provides anonymous HIV testing and counseling services. The results of HIV
tests performed through this clinic are not recorded in the patient's medical
files.
- Gold
Clinic (Primary Care) (850) 644-8463
Responds to a wide variety of medical problems, provides routine physical examinations, confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases and foreign travel consultation.
- Garnet
Clinic (Primary Care) (850) 644-9496
Provides treatment for severe illness, minor trauma, and elective minor procedures. Responsible for evening and Saturday clinic hours of operation.
- Women's
Clinic (850) 644-5255
Offers annual gynecological examinations and on-going care, plus confidential, compassionate testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and follow-up care for sexual assault victims.
- Nutrition Services (850) 644-8871
Offers counseling on healthy eating habits, fitness, weight management, and issues related to eating disorders and body image.
- Pharmacy (850) 644-3517
Fills prescriptions and sells over-the-counter medications, personal hygiene products, and many other items you would find in a typical drug store.
- Physical Therapy (850) 644-0570
Services are provided for a fee by Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical
Therapy. Student discounts are offered for general orthopedic physical
therapy services with a physician's referral.
- Psychiatric Services (850) 644-0579
Psychiatric services are available to students with a physician's referral.
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(2) Immunizations
Two Measles vaccinations (Rubeola) and one German Measles (Rubella)
are required for all students. In addition, students must either
have immunizations for meningococcal meningitis and Hepatitis
B or decline them by signing a waiver after information regarding
the diseases is reviewed. Documentation of immunizations is required
on the Health History Form. Please ensure it is signed by the
appropriate medical personnel and includes their license number
or office stamp with address. More information on immunizations
is available here.
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(3) Health
History Form
Be sure to complete the Health
History Form with
your student. The form can be found online by clicking
here (pdf).
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(4) Confidentiality Policy
Health center personnel understand parent concern about students,
but for students over 18, we are legally bound to respect students'
rights to confidentiality.
All medical records at Thagard are strictly confidential. Information cannot
be released to anyone (not even parents) unless your student provides written
consent. This consent must be provided for each incident, visit, or illness.
In accordance with state and federal regulations, there is no "blanket" consent
(one signed form good for the year) available. If necessary, we will contact
the student to ask his/her permission and ask him/her to sign a release.
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(5) Insurance Information
If your student is on your insurance policy, it is important
to find out whether your coverage extends to the Tallahassee
area. Also, can he or she be seen by a Tallahassee provider for
illness or are only emergencies covered? If your student does
not have adequate insurance coverage, consider purchasing the
university-sponsored plan for accident and illness coverage.
Be sure your student carries his or her insurance card with them
at all times. Thagard Health Center currently does not accept
insurance as payment except in the pharmacy. Charges for services
can be deferred while we help file a claim for reimbursement.
For more information on deferments and insurance related to health
center fees and payments click
here.
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(6) Thagard Pharmacy
The Thagard pharmacy is located on-site in the heart of the
FSU campus. Costs are generally lower than outside pharmacies
and students can refill their prescriptions online or by phone.
For more information on the pharmacy, click
here.
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(7) Hours of Operation
Fall and Spring Semesters |
Monday - Friday |
8:00am - 5:30pm |
Saturday |
8:00am - 4:00pm |
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Summer Semester |
Monday - Friday |
8:00am - 4:00pm |
Saturday |
Closed |
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Important Phone Numbers
Information |
(850) 644-6230 |
Appointments |
(850) 644-4567 |
Garnet Clinic (1st Floor) |
(850) 644-9496 |
Gold Clinic (2nd Floor) |
(850) 644-8463 |
TDD |
(850) 644-2383 |
Immunization Clearance |
(850) 644-6573 |
Allergy |
(850) 644-9492 |
Women's Clinic |
(850) 644-5255 |
Insurance |
(850) 644-4250 |
Medical Records |
(850) 644-5523 |
Health Promotion |
(850) 644-8871 |
Administration |
(850) 644-0579 |
Once your student is here at FSU, if you have a pressing question
regarding your student's health, please feel free to contact
one of our administrators:
Lesley Sacher, Thagard Student Health Center Director
lsacher@admin.fsu.edu
Tanya Tatum, Thagard Student Health Center Associate
Director
ttatum@admin.fsu.edu
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(8) After-Hours Medical Care
Services provided by outside clinics and emergency rooms are
at your own expense. After hours, students should be directed
to local walk-in clinics for non-emergency care. They are less
expensive and the waiting time is generally shorter than emergency
room services. In the case of a real medical emergency, students
are directed to call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency
room.
The following is a list of local medical facilities and their addresses and phone numbers.
Patients First |
3258 N. Monroe St. (850) 562-2010
Hours: M - F 8 - 7:30, Sat 9-5:30, Sun. 9 - 5:30 |
Patients First |
1160 Apalachee Parkway (850) 878-8843
Hours: M - F 8 - 5 |
Patients First |
505 Appleyard Dr. (850) 576-8988
Hours: M - F 8 - 5:30 |
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Emergency Department |
1300 Miccosukee Rd. (850) 431-5416 or
(850) 431-5411 |
Capital Regional Medical Center
Emergency Department |
2626 Capital Medical Blvd. (850) 656-5090 |
* Hours of operation may change so please call for current
information.
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(9) Payment Policies
There are no charges for illness or injury office visits. These
are covered by the student health fee (paid along with tuition).
Any minor procedures,
laboratory tests, x-rays, physical exam, gynecological exam, prescription
medications or medical supplies that are recommended by the clinician during
course of treatment are not covered by this health fee. Payment is expected
at the time of service. Thagard accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard,
FSU Card, university-sponsored insurance, or deferment to student financial
account.
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(10) First-Aid Kit
Include band-aids, anti-bacterial cream, a thermometer, common
over-the-counter cold and pain medication (also available for
purchase at the Thagard Pharmacy). Include our appointment phone
number (644-4567) so they can call for an appointment if they
need something more than the first-aid kit!
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Again, we welcome your student to FSU and hope they will have a productive and enjoyable college experience. Remember that Thagard is a ready and willing partner to help your student achieve his or her academic goals.
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