The University is in such close proximity to community health services. 如果学生生病或需要医疗建议，学生有以下选择:
Call his/her personal physician’s office
Go to Abilene Community Health Center, 1749 Pine St., 325-696-0600 (3 minute drive from campus, open M-F).
When you’re suffering from minor injuries or illnesses or need a COVID-19 test, the medical professionals at Hendrick Urgent Care have you covered, open seven days a week at two convenient locations. No appointment necessary. Skip the waiting room and check-in online. Virtual visits are available. When to visit Hendrick Urgent Care:
Ear or eye infection
Fever
Cuts that may need stitches
Possible broken bones or simple fractures
Severe sore throat
Sprains and strains
Vomiting and diarrhea Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ambler Avenue 820 East Ambler Avenue
Abilene, Texas 79601
325-999-9680 Buffalo Gap Road
4424 Buffalo Gap Road
Abilene, Texas 79606
325-999-9685
当你需要处方或对你的药物有疑问, visit Hendrick Pharmacy on Ambler, located right across campus at the intersection of Ambler and Hickory. Pharmacists and certified technicians provide prompt, 礼貌的服务，并回答您可能有关于您的处方问题. Hendrick Pharmacy accepts cash, personal check and most credit cards. Most insurance plans are accepted. Drive-thru available. 亨德里克健康药房促进卓越和基督教的服务，其客户的德克萨斯州中西部. 1265 Ambler Avenue
Abilene, Texas 79601 325-670-4545 Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Closed on holidays.
Go to My Emergency Room 24/7 located at 4438 S. Clack street, Suite 100, 325-704-4485. (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Go to the Affordacare Clinic, 4009 Ridgemont, 325-232-8830 (not open weekends) or clinic @ 3101 S. 27th, 325-704-5037. (open 7 days/week)
Go to Dr. J Express Care, 1634 Hwy. 351, 325-676-1100. (open 7 days/week)
In case of an emergency: Go to Hendrick Trauma Center, 1900 Pine, 325-670-2151.
For questions regarding the international insurance policy, please contact the Office of Global Engagement at globalengagement@longtaoyuanlin.com.
德州法律规定，所有22岁以下的新生和转学生都必须进入德州的任何一所大学, regardless of living on campus or off campus, will be required to have a Meningitis Vaccination 在第一次上课日之前的5年内，至少在第一次上课日之前10天. In addition, 威尼斯人网上赌场要求所有22岁以下的新生在注册之前提供脑膜炎疫苗证明. (至少休学一个秋季或春季学期的返校学生也被视为新生.) Submit your meningitis vaccination here.
Exceptions to this law would be:
The student is enrolled only in online or other distance education courses; or
学生参加了少于360学时的继续教育课程或项目, or continuing education corporate training; or
The student is enrolled in a dual credit course which is taught at a public or private K-12 facility not located on a higher education institution campus; or
The student is incarcerated in a Texas prison.
A student is not required to submit evidence of receiving the Meningitis Vaccine if the student submits to HSU:
由在美国正式注册并获得行医执照的医生签署的宣誓书或证书.S., stating that in the physician’s opinion, the vaccine would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student; or
一份由学生签署的宣誓书，声明学生出于良心原因拒绝接种疫苗, including a religious belief.
学生必须使用德州卫生服务部(DSHS)的官方表格. It may be ordered electronically. 然后表格从DSHS邮寄给学生，可能需要两周的时间才能收到. It must be completed, notarized, and submitted to MedProctor using the “affidavit” option. 学生有责任填写并公证DSHS表. You can request the form here.
后一种豁免不适用于灾害或突发公共卫生事件, terrorist attack, hostile military or paramilitary action, 或德克萨斯州卫生服务部门宣布的特别执法紧急情况，并对该学生就读的大学所在地生效. Texas law states that acceptable evidence of your Meningitis Vaccination must include:
Student’s name and date of birth.
Month, day, year the vaccine was administered.
Signature or stamp of the physician or his/her designee, or public health personnel; OR
An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority (as from the Texas Public Health Department); OR
An official record received from school officials, including a record from another state.
The student has to have received the vaccine or a booster during the 5-year period preceding the first day of class.
The vaccine can be obtained through the health department, some pharmacies, and perhaps some private physicians. If age 18 and under, 学生可能有资格在阿比林的帕蒂·汉克斯·谢尔顿护理学院免费接种疫苗. Call Alice Murphy at 325-671-2356 to inquire about qualifications.
It is important you consult your physician regarding the need for the Meningitis Vaccine to prevent bacterial meningitis.
这些信息将提供给德克萨斯州的所有新大学生. Bacterial Meningitis is a serious, 这是一种可能致命的疾病，发展速度极快，所以要格外小心. It is an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that causes meningitis can also infect the blood. This disease strikes 1,000 to 3,000 Americans each year, including 100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every year. 有一种治疗方法，但那些存活下来的人可能会出现严重的健康问题或残疾.
What are symptoms of bacterial meningitis?
High fever
Rash or purple patches on skin
Light sensitivity
Confusion and sleepiness
Lethargy
Severe headache
Vomiting
Stiff neck
Nausea
Seizures
皮肤下可能会出现由出血引起的红紫色小点皮疹. These can occur anywhere on the body. The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek immediate medical attention.
How is bacterial meningitis diagnosed?
诊断由医疗提供者做出，通常基于临床症状和脊髓液和血液检查的实验室结果.
Early diagnosis and treatment can greatly improve the likelihood of recovery.
How is bacterial meningitis transmitted?
The disease is transmitted when people exchange saliva (such as by kissing, or by sharing drinking containers, utensils, cigarettes, toothbrushes, etc.) or come in contact with respiratory or throat secretions.
How do you increase your risk of getting bacterial meningitis?
通过共用香烟、水瓶、餐具、食物、接吻等接触唾液.
住在封闭的环境中(如在宿舍或集体之家共用一个房间/套房).
What are the possible consequences of the disease?
Death (in 8 to 24 hours from perfectly well to dead)
Permanent brain damage
Kidney failure
Learning disability
Hearing loss, blindness
Limb damage (fingers, toes, arms, legs) that requires amputation
Gangrene
Coma
Convulsions
Can bacterial meningitis be treated?
如果及早接受抗生素治疗，可以挽救生命，并增加康复的机会. However, permanent disability or death can still occur.
疫苗是可用的，应该考虑那些住在近距离的人和25岁或以下的大学生.
疫苗对5种最常见的细菌类型中的4种有效，这些细菌类型导致美国70%的疾病.S. (but does not protect against all types of meningitis).
Vaccinations take 7- 10 days to become effective.
The cost of vaccine varies, so check with your health care provider.
Vaccination is very safe. 最常见的副作用是注射部位发红和轻微疼痛长达2天.
