Health Services

Every health fee paying student is entitled to the benefits provided through UCF Health Services, which are outlined in printed material available at the Health Center or on its website at http://hs.ucf.edu.

The nationally accredited primary care program is staffed by Boardcertified physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, pharmacists, and a full complement of other medical support personnel who provide laboratory and radiology services. The stateoftheart 50,000 square-foot Health Services building is centrally located on the UCF campus. Students at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management have the option of health care services at the Rosen Medical Clinic close to campus or at UCF Health Services on the Orlando campus.

Medical conditions that require specialty care services are referred to specialists in the greater Orlando area or to specialists according to the patient’s preference. Most office consultations and programs are provided without charge. However, laboratory tests, x-rays, medications, allergy maintenance (co-pay), flu shots, immunizations and some procedures and supplies require additional but significantly reduced payments, which may be made with cash, credit card, personal check, or charged to the student’s account.

An optional health and accident insurance plan by Aetna Student Health Insurance that is endorsed by UCF may be purchased by response to periodic mailers or by contacting the UCF Health Services Business Office (407 823 1087). This voluntary plan is separate from the health fee students are required to pay each semester. However, when purchased, the insurance will cover most of the Health Services charges and also provides for health coverage needs that are beyond the scope of the campus Health Services program, such as hospital referrals and specialty care (subject to co-pays and deductibles). Charges incurred outside the Health Center are the responsibility of the student, including transport by ambulance.

In addition to access for clinical care services, the health fee entitles UCF students to use the Wellness Center located in the Recreation and Wellness facility. The Wellness Center recognizes the role of lifestyle in health and disease prevention by offering a wide range of health promotion services provided by professional health educators and peer health educators/advocates… including HIV confidential blood testing and oral HIV testing, biofeedback, nutrition and weight management, massage and physical fitness and lifestyle assessment. Opportunities for student development include: Student Health Advisory Committee, Student Wellness Advocate Team (SWAT), Graduate Assistantships or becoming a Wellness Peer Educator or Health Advocate.

When the Health Center is closed, students may obtain information and help from Health Services telephone message at 407 823 2701, its Web site, FreeMD (the web-based interactive system to help make decisions about health needs) or the Wellness Center at 407 823 5841. If the situation is urgent, students should call 911.

Wellness Center

The Wellness Center, a division of UCF Health Services, is located on the first floor of the Recreation and Wellness Center. The professional staff and certified peer educators encourage students to make low-risk and responsible decisions about college health and wellness issues through one-on-one and peer group interactive programs and campus awareness events. We help students make the connection between good health and good grades!

Program topics include good nutrition on a student budget, relaxation strategies for busy students, weight management, body image and sexuality issues. These can be scheduled in residence halls, club meetings, classes and at the Wellness Center.

Free and lowcost services include the Comprehensive Health Assessment and Motivation Program (CHAMP), licensed massage therapy, biofeedback relaxation therapy, nutrition workshops and dropin appointments with a registered dietitian/nutritionist, confidential and anonymous HIV testing, and body fat and blood pressure checks.

Many participants can earn LINK Loot.