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HEALTH SERVICES
The University of West Alabama Health Service is operated
through an agreement with Dr. W.R. Simpkins, a local physician. Dr. Simpkins
maintains office hours Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
Doctor’s Office Building, on Highway 11, north of the campus. Students may
make an appointment to see Dr. Simpkins in his office Monday through Friday
during his regular office hours. Students who visit Dr. Simpkins at his office
without an appointment will be seen at Dr. Simpkins’ earliest convenience.
Appointments may be made by calling 652-2686. As the University physician, Dr.
Simpkins sees students regarding routine matters. Neither the University
physician nor any other University employee will issue medical excuses for
missed classes. In the case of illness, each professor will determine whether to
grant an excused absence to a student.
After normal office hours, and in case of emergencies,
students needing medical attention should go to Hill Hospital in York. The
University will not be able to provide transportation to the hospital,
but will arrange for ambulance service, if requested. The student will be
responsible for the expense for all hospital services and ambulance
transportation, if applicable. On-campus residents should contact a Resident
Assistant or their Hall Director if there is a medical emergency. The Housing
staff member will contact campus police. The campus police officer will
determine whether an ambulance should be called.
NOTE: If you have family health insurance coverage, be sure
to have your insurance card so that you can use it if you need medical attention
other than that provided by the University.
NOTE: If you need medical insurance, the Student
Affairs Office has identified a company which we believe provides inexpensive
coverage to college students. Information on this policy can be obtained from
Mr. Buckalew at Webb Hall, Room #323.
Questions regarding student health services at The University
of West Alabama should be directed to Mr. Danny Buckalew, Vice President for
Student Affairs.
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