Health Center

The Student Health Center offers general medical appointments, a women's health clinic, on-site lab and pharmacy services, community HCPs, immunizations, and more.

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All visits are by appointment. Students requesting a clinical visit must call the Health Center first at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2241. In case of an emergency, contact Public Safety at (203) 254-4090.

Operating Hours during Fall and Spring Semesters

Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday - Wednesday & Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Contact Public Safety (203) 254-4090 for any emergency.

You have the right to:

• Be treated with consideration, dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy, not be subjected to illegal discrimination on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: Race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, child-bearing capacity, sterilization, fertility or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, homelessness, family violence victim status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
• Be made aware of the names and professional status of people serving you
• Appropriate privacy
• To the degree known, complete information concerning your diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, and prognosis
• Have access to information concerning health education, self-care, and prevention of illness
• Be made aware of the effectiveness and possible side effects of all forms of treatment
• Refuse to be examined or treated by health care providers and to be informed of the possible consequences of such decisions
• Select and/or change your healthcare provider if other providers are available
  Information about Student Health Center services, related costs, after-hours care, and emergency care (fairfield.edu/healthcenter )
• Be assured of the confidential treatment of disclosures and release of records consistent with Student Health Center policies and State and Federal Laws.
• Be allowed to participate in decisions involving your healthcare
• Present a concern or complaint with the knowledge that your care or service will not be jeopardized
• Have optimal quality of care provided within the resources and scope of the Student Health Center practice

You have the responsibility to:

• Seek medical attention promptly, and subsequently report any significant changes in symptoms or failure to improve
• Provide the Student Health Center with complete and accurate information about your health, medication both prescribed and over the counter, dietary supplements, and any allergies or sensitivities
• Respect Student Health Center health care providers and staff, other patients, and clinic policies and operating hours
• Keep appointments or cancel in advance
• Ask about anything you do not understand
• Follow the treatment plan prescribed by your Student Health Center healthcare provider and participate in your care
• Inform your Student Health Center health care provider about any living will, medical power of attorney, or any other medical directive that could affect your care (For more information go to: http://www.ct.gov/agingservices/lib/agingservices/pdf/advancedirectivesenglish.pdf)
• Provide useful feedback about services and policies (consider utilizing our Suggestion Box in the reception area or our online survey on our webpage: fairfield.edu/healthcenter)

To bring forward suggestions or grievances, please contact the Director of the Student Health Center, Julia Duffy APRN at (203) 254-4000, ext. 2241or e-mail: jduffy@fairfield.edu or health@fairfield.edu.

All medical visits to the Student Health Center are confidential. Health records are completely separate from other University records. Access is limited to authorized Student Health Center personnel only. The Student Health Center will discuss/release personal medical information only with the student's written permission. Students may obtain a consent form for the release of medical information at the Student Health Center. This release is valid for the specified visit/illness only. This is a legal requirement.

If a student is referred to a hospital Emergency Department by the Student Health Center staff, the student is encouraged to notify parents/guardians. In the event of a life-threatening illness, the student's parents/guardians will be contacted directly by the Student Health Center clinical staff.

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Mission

• The Student Health Center is committed to providing accessible, culturally competent, and high-quality health care, guided by best practices, to address the needs of mind, body, and spirit.

Vision

• The Student Health Center enhances the lives of our students by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and promoting personal responsibility for one’s health and wellness through patient-centered care and health education outreach.

Values

• Respect and compassion for all
• The provision of student-centered services
• Professional excellence and responsiveness
• Ethical practice consistent with the “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services”
• Multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to healthcare
• Active involvement of students

Meet the staff at the Student Health Center.