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2018-2019 Impact Statement

IMPACT STATEMENT 2018-2019 The SHC supports the academic and personal success of all students by providing public health leadership to the campus community and accessible, inclusive health and wellness services. SERVICES PROVIDED: Primary Care, Urgent Care, Women’s Health, Travel Health, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, Laboratory Tests, X-Rays, Pharmacy, Over-The-Counter Medications, 24 Hour Ask A Nurse Service, and Health Promotion Services. The Student Health Center Building is 25,000 square feet. Built in 2004 – when TXST enrollment was 26,306 compared to 38,666 today! It has 22 exam rooms, one procedure room and two observation rooms. Lab, X-Ray and Pharmacy are on site. 17,708 total individual students were served by Clinic, Pharmacy and Health Promotions. There were 6,063 new clinic patients this year. Top Reasons for Visits 1. Cold/Flu/Sore Throat 2. Mental Health 3. STI Screenings 4. GYN Problems 5. Immunizations 6. Contraceptive Services 7. Urinary tract infections and symptoms 8. Abdominal/gastrointestinal problems 9. Tuberculosis screenings 10. Annual physical/GYN exams. There were 33,490 Total Patient Contacts. 21,825 Primary Care, Women’s Health and Sports Medicine visits. 6,234 Allergy, Immunization, STI Screening and Travel Health visits. 1,828 Psychiatry visits. 30,834 Lab Tests. 667 X-Rays. 27,962 Prescriptions and OTCs. 46,224 Call Center calls. 2,465 Flu Shots given. What Patients Are Saying: “[The Student Health Center] genuinely cares about the students mental and physical health.” “Health Centers always accommodates to my schedule and staff is extremely knowledgeable.” “I have always felt welcomed and comfortable coming to the Health Center. “[The Student Health Center] makes it their duty to see everyone, even if they can’t afford it.” - TXST Students. Health Promotion Services: Health Promotion Services works to create and sustain a healthy campus environment at Texas State. We strive to promote healthy behaviors and provide tools for students to succeed personally and academically. What students are saying: “[Health Promotion Services] knows how to deliver the presentation in a way that allows students to understand. Knows what she’s talking about Very professional!” “This presentation was very entertaining and educational. It wasn’t uncomfortable at all.” “Presentation was very informative and the presenter was knowledgeable and funny.” Award Winning Peer Educators: Healthy Cats and Men Against Violence. Healthy Cats won Annual Program of the Year. In 2018-2019, HPS (Health Promotion Services) had 20 outreach events, reached 6,972 students through outreach events, 303 health presentations, reached 16,525 students through presentations and trained 45 peer educators. SHC Employment: 6 Physicians, 2 Psychiatrists, 6 Nurse Practitioners, 4 Registered Nurses, 11 Nursing Staff (LVNs), 3 Pharmacy Staff, 3 Lab and X-Ray Staff, 3 Health Educators, 1 Marketing Coordinator, 3 Health Information Management, 1 Information Technology, 5 Administration, 10 Front Office Staff, 58 Full Time Staff, 1 Graduate Assistant, 17 Contract Staff, 24 Student Employees. Student Scholarship: Thanks to generous staff donations three $1,000 scholarships were awarded to Student Health Center student employees this year. Patient Satisfaction Survey Results: 90% of students were seen within 15 minutes of their appointment time. 94% always or frequently got an appointment when needed. 98% rated the courtesy and respect of their provider as excellent. 98% rated the care they received as excellent. 99% said that the SHC offers a welcoming and inclusive environment. Digital Reach: The SHC received 258,387 Google searches. The SHC has 2, 069 likes on Facebook and 2,638 followers on Twitter. This year, the SHC homepage received 41,523 views. The SHC Advisory Committee consists of 14 student members and 2 Faculty/Staff members. New Services This Year: SHC – Thorpe Lane: SHC – Thorpe Lane opened in February 2019 in partnership with Athletics. The clinic offers primary care and sports medicine. The clinic had 1,119 visits this year. Collaborative Care Center: The Collaborative Care Center is an on-site integrated counselor added in partnership with the Counseling Center. Transgender Care: The SHC added affirming hormone therapy services for students who are transgender. 16 students were served since the program started. Academic Support: Internships/Preceptorships/Observation hours were provided for students in the following areas of study: Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Laboratory Science, Athletic Training, Health Information Management and Public Health. Leadership: SHC staff serve as members of the University Safety Committee, Bobcat Preview, Emergency Operations Committee, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Council and Title IX Collaborative, Retention Council, Foster Care Advisory Council, Texas State Employee Wellness Team and Texas State Health Information Management Advisory Board. We’re not just in San Marcos. The Student Health Center Round Rock location is 1,675 Square feet in the Nursing Building. There were 666 total patient visits. In 2017, the SHC completed the AAAHC review and site visit, receiving the maximum three-year accreditation award from AAAHC
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Student Health Center

Student Health Center
298 Student Center Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

Student Health Center - Thorpe Lane
1347 Thorpe Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666

Student Health Center - Round Rock
Nursing Building #116
1555 University Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665

Phone: 512.245.2161
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