Student Health Care Center Student Health Care Center (SHCC) pro- vides a spectrum of out-patient medical ser- vices including primary medical care, health screening programs, health education, Sexual Assault Recovery Service, and mental health consultation and counseling. Clinical staff are highly qualified and experienced in student health issues. Our service is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health- care Organizations. All students registered for classes at the Uni- versity of Florida are eligible for services. Spouses, postdoctoral students and semester-off students who plan to return the following semester may receive services if they have paid a special health fee. The Center is an out-patient clinic staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practi- tioners, registered nurses, psychiatrists, and psychologists. Health Education staff provide in-house counseling on a variety of health top- ics. SHCC also provides a pharmacy, a clinical laboratory and radiology services. There is no charge for an office visit with SHCC clinical staff, health education, or mental health ser- vices. Reduced fee-for-service charges are assessed for laboratory tests, X-ray procedures, medications, special clinic services and consul- tations with health care specialists. All of these services are located in the Infirmary Building which is centrally located on campus. A student government sponsored health insurance plan is available to help cover other medical costs. Students should compare this policy with any others of their choice and enroll in the program that is most appropriate to their needs. Information on this insurance plan is available at the SHCC insurance office. The SHCC Out-Patient Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Walk-ins are welcome; try to arrive 45 minutes prior to closing time. Clinic hours vary during semester breaks and holidays. Business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A physician and Mental Health Coun- selor are on-call 24 hours daily. Please call for information at 392-1161, extension 309. For appointments, call 392-1161, extension 224 or Mental Health at 392-1171. University of Florida AIDS Policy The policy of the university is to treat cases of HIV infection on a case-by-case basis. When a case of HIV infection or full-blown AIDS comes to the attention of the university, whether stu- dent, faculty or staff member, the Director of the Student Health Care Center, with the permis- sion of the affected individual, will review the case, advise the university, and assist in the coordination of resources and services. The confidentiality of the individual as well as the individual's welfare will be respected. Breach of confidentiality of information obtained by a university employee in an official university capacity may result in disciplinary action. Based on current medical information concerning risk of infection, the university does not isolate persons with AIDS or HIV infection from other individuals in the educational setting or work setting. Further, it is the policy of the university to provide education which seeks to prevent the spread of HIV infection, and to strongly encour- age those who are infected or wish to know whether they are infected to seek early diagno- sis and intervention which are crucial. The university considers AIDS to be a handi- cap. Existing support services can be utilized by students or employees who are disabled by AIDS or HIV infection. Dental Care The College of Dentistry provides a broad range of dental services at reduced fees through its student clinics. For information or schedul- ing of appointments, call (904) 3924261. Emergency dental care is available on a "walk-in" basis at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. week- days. Entry to the College of Dentistry clinics (the Blue Zone on the first floor) is via the west entrance to the Health Science Center on Center Drive. Parking is available in the visitor's park- ing garage with access from Mowry Road. Speech and Hearing Clinic The Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Processes and Disorders, offers services to per- sons who have speech, hearing or language dis- orders. The clinic operates from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday when the university is in session. The clinic is a donation-based ser- vice. Those interested are encouraged to call the clinic (904) 392-2041 (Voice & TDD) or stop by Dauer Hall, Room 435, for information and to schedule an appointment for services. Reading and Writing Center The University Reading and Writing Center, located in 2109 Turlington Hall, is a free service offered to staff and students at all levels. The center can be contacted between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (392-0791). The center provides credit classes for fresh- men [RED 1343] (SS,F), as well as noncredit, individual instruction based on a diagnosis of each student's needs. The reading program is designed to improve comprehension, reading rate, vocabulary, and study skills. The writing program is designed to aid student's with the organization and development of papers and with spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills; through a drop-in clinic, students may receive limited help on one or two areas of papers for other courses. Additional offerings include workshops on writing theses and dissertations and preparing resumes, as well as special pro- grams for assisting students with such exams as CLAST, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, and GMAT. STUDENT AFFAIRS Student Legal Services Student Legal Services provides University of Florida students with free legal advice and counseling in a traditional attorney-client set- ting. Full-time students may receive advice on landlord-tenant problems, consumer law, crimi- nal charges, traffic citations, divorce, adoption, name change, and other family law matters. In some landlord-tenant and family law matters Student Legal Services will provide free repre- sentation in court in Alachua County. Certain restrictions and limitations may apply. For details phone 392-1665 ext. 368 or drop by 368 J. Wayne Reitz Union and pick up a brochure describing the services available and the major restrictions on the program. Appointments are usually required for one-on-one counseling with the staff attorneys who are all licensed members of the Florida Bar. Guide to Services for Women's Issues COUNSELING CENTER 392-1575, P301 Peabody Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. -12:00 Noon, Monday Friday Call between 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. for an appointment SARS (SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY SERVICES) 392-1161, Ext. 231, Room 203 Student Health Care Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday Contact Person: Mary Koch-Ruiz, Director WOMEN'S AFFAIRS CABINET 392-1665, Ext. 305, 305 J. Wayne Reitz Union Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday WOMEN'S STUDIES PROGRAM 392-3365, Room 8 Anderson Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday Friday Contact Person: Dr. Helga Kraft, Director and Associate Professor COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 3924700, Ext. 3826 Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Monday Friday Contact Person: Susan Suarez, Assistant Dean, Student Services RAPE & CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM 377-7273 Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 392-1261 Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Contact Person: Shelli Herman