The Health Centre provides various health care services to students and staff.
Health Centre
Mission Statement: Our goal is to enable students and staff access to medical services, to help them become active participants in their own health care. We endeavour to work collaboratively with other departments and agencies to help promote and maintain optimum health. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
Description of Service: The Health Centre utilizes broad spectrum health promotion strategies to promote the health of a diverse population. Regular clinics are available by appointment during the school year excluding holidays.
Medical professionals will provide:
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Primary care for episodic illness and chronic medical conditions
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Wellness examinations
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Physicals - annual, 3rd party, ministry of transport, and aviation
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Liquid nitrogen treatment for warts
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Birth control, emergency contraception, free condoms
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Sexually transmitted infection screening
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Health counselling - i.e.: nutrition, birth control, sexuality, anxiety, stress management, depression
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Massage therapy
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Tuberculin skin testing
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Advisement regarding health requirements for special programs
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Referrals to other physicians or agencies as required
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Students supplementary insurance information and claims
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Literature on health issues
Staff, faculty and immediate family members can be seen for minor illnesses. We encourage them however to maintain the services of their own physician or nurse practitioner for continuity of care.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed during lunch from: 12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
For Emergencies outside the Health Centre and on campus, please call Security at 922
(623-0465 from external phones or cell phones).
Location: Main Floor - Room 125 Fitness Centre Building (New location in the REACH addition starting in October)
Staffing:
Insurance:
Most medical services are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. Out of province students may be covered through their own provincial medical insurance.These insurance policies should be read carefully to determine coverage. International students are responsible for obtaining their own medical insurance and determining coverage. Information for international students is available by contacting Confederation College's International Student Services at (807) 475-6467.
Student Accident and Insurance Plan:
Full time post secondary students registered at Confederation College are covered under the student insurance plan. A copy of the student accident and insurance plan is given to students in their registration packages. Students given prescriptions and visiting health services are always informed with regard to benefits of a drug plan. Accident and insurance inquiries are also welcomed. When injury or illness requires drugs or medicines that require a written prescription by a legally qualified nurse practitioner or physician, the insurer will pay 75% of the actual costs of such medicines excluding some contraceptives and patient medicines and vaccines up to a maximum of $1,000 during the term of this insurance. The deductible amount is $25 per student per year. All full-time students can use their student card to access prescription benefits. This card must be presented to any drugstore to purchase prescription drugs.
Single and or Family Coverage:
For health insurance plan, Confederation College students not covered by this plan my opt-in to the insurance plan. Students may opt-in spouses and dependents, for an additional fee during the first 30 days of the academic year. Individuals who are opting into the plan must have current OHIP or equivalent coverage. For further information please contact your student union.
Staff and Faculty Health Services:
Staff and faculty are required to pay an annual $50 user fee for services provided by the Health Centre. This includes services such as BP monitoring, medical notes, first aid, and assessments by nurse. This does not pertain to physician services, which is covered by your medical insurance.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Clinics:
A NP will be available every day for appointments as required by students and staff. Appointments are preferred however drop in appointments and same day appointments are sometimes available. Call Rae-Lyn to determine availability.
Referrals to Specialists:
Students or staff requiring a referral to a specialist will need to make an appointment to discuss their need with the Nurse Practitioner.
Treatment for Warts:
Appointments can be made with our Nurse Practitioner during the week. Specific days will be set aside for the treatment of warts.
Registered Massage Therapy:
Located in the College Health Centre a Registered Massage Therapist will offer half hour and one hour appointments every Tuesday from 4:00 pm. To book an appointment call 475-6169. Staff coverage - Sunlife Insurance.
Health Education:
Education will be provided with regard to nutrition, cholesterol, birth control and pregancy, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, blood pressure, stress management, etc. to name a few. Health promotional events will be scheduled during various times of the year. Pamphlets, literature, and videos are available on a wide variety of health topics for individual or classroom use.
Aviation Medicals
A qualified aviation medical doctor is available to perform aviation medicals. For Dr. Trusdale, please call 577-4888. Evening appointments are available. Medical examinations requested by 3rd parties like insurance companies, schools, and places of employment are no longer covered by OHIP. These services will be charged to the patient and the costs are as follows:
Aviation Medicals $80.00
Ministry of Transport $80.00
Student or 3rd Party Physical $60.00
Other $65.00
1450 Nakina Drive, P.O. Box 398, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7C 4W1 [ 
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