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To increase access to care, 黑料正能量鈥檚 will offer extended operating hours during the spring semester. The clinic will now be open: 

• Monday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Tuesday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
• Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   

Located on the Health Sciences Campus, the clinic offers a variety of free services to support the physical and mental well-being of all AU students, including primary, acute and preventive care. Appointments can be made by calling 706-721-3448.   

鈥淎cute care appointments can be any kind of respiratory or gastrointestinal illness, headaches, allergies, urinary complications or injuries,鈥� said , DNP, director of Student Health Services. 鈥淧rimary care can range from orthopedic problems to diabetes to chronic illness to immunizations, while preventive services include physical examinations, gynecological examinations, birth control and STI testing.鈥澛犅�

Students can also take advantage of the Get Yourself Tested clinic, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for testing services like HIV, trichomoniasis, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. While students do not need health insurance to access care, some lab services may require payment, which can be covered through the optional .   

“If you’re unsure about how to access services, call for a triage appointment,” said Larkin. “Let our providers and nurses speak with you in regard to what you may or may not need. Our staff, with their expertise and guidance, can walk you through your symptoms and walk you down the pathway to your best health care.”

Throughout the spring semester, students can stay healthy by scheduling a free flu immunization or attending the on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Summerville Campus. The fair will include over 30 campus partners and community organizations offering helpful tips and habits, T-shirts, food and giveaways.  

To learn more about the medical and psychiatric services provided by Student Health Services, visit or call 706-721-3448 to make an appointment.聽聽