Student Health Center

ATTENTION UMB STUDENTS:

Influenza and COVID Vaccination Clinics will be offered for all students and employees on Tuesday afternoons 1-4pm and Thursday mornings 9am-1pm at the University Family Medicine, 29 South Paca office, starting September 10th.  Students may schedule an appointment to receive the influenza and/or COVID vaccine by visiting https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/flushot/. In addition, students may receive the influenza and/or COVID vaccine during shot times at the University Campus Health on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Lastly, students may also receive the Influenza and/or COVID vaccine if they are already seeing a provider for any other reason at University Campus Health. For scheduling of routine or acute visits, please call 667-214-2233.

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been updated with this formula to more closely target currently circulating variants and provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19. The newest COVID vaccine is now available.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Student Health Reproductive Health Services Plan for the University of Maryland Campus Health/Student Health Center (UMCH) is available upon request.

Dear UMB Students,

We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a significant change in our immunization tracking process that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our compliance measures. Starting April 2024, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) will transition from Castle Branch to EXXAT for all immunization tracking.

This change represents our commitment to providing a streamlined experience for you, our students, ensuring that we continue to meet Maryland law and public health recommendations efficiently.

What to Expect:

  • Welcome Announcement: In the coming days, you will receive an email from EXXAT to your UMB email address. This email will contain detailed instructions on how to access and navigate EXXAT using your assigned UMID and password. Additionally, EXXAT can be accessed through your SURFS accounts.
    • Wait at least two weeks to receive an invite email from EXXAT.
  • Transfer of Records: It is important to note that your immunization data will not be automatically transferred from Castle Branch to EXXAT. You will be responsible for uploading all required immunization documentation to ensure compliance. For those who have utilized Castle Branch in the past, you will have access to your records and will need to download and re-upload them to EXXAT.

Action Required:

  • Self-Upload: Please begin the process of uploading your immunization documents to EXXAT as soon as you receive your welcome email. This proactive approach will help us identify and address any potential technical issues promptly.
  • Check Program Requirements: Contact your school or program administrators to verify if there are additional compliance requirements specific to your program.

Support:

  • EXXAT Support: For assistance, you can contact EXXAT support at the provided contact details.
  • Student Health: The Student Health team is available to assist with any immunization queries. Visit our website, call, or email us for support.
  • CITS IT Help Desk: For UMID login issues, please contact the IT Help Desk at the provided email or phone number.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make this transition to EXXAT. This new system will significantly improve our ability to track immunizations, contributing to the health and safety of our community.

Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to our Student Health Center. We are here to support and guide you through this transition.

  • For additional Student Health support, visit the student health website at https://www.umaryland.edu/studenthealth/student-health-center/, call 667-214-1883, or email shealth@som.umaryland.edu.

 

Thank you for your collaboration as we implement this new and improved immunization tracking system.

Best regards,

UMB Student Health 

Infectious Disease Report

Dear Students,

 

Health care organizations are required by regulation and accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission, to have infection prevention and control policies and procedures to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases to patients. A critical infectious prevention and control practice is to follow infectious disease reporting and patient contact precautions if you have an infectious disease. As such, you are required to adhere to the following reporting requirements and patient contact restrictions if you have or suspect having one of the following infectious diseases. You must also follow any additional reporting requirements or patient contact restrictions for their clinical site.

 

Infectious diseases that require reporting to Student Health.

 

If you participate in activities in patient care areas and have or suspect you have any of the infectious diseases listed below, you need to immediately notify the UMB Student Health Services (“Student Health”) at Campus Health. Student Health will talk to you about your condition and provide you with guidance on safely participating in activities in patient care areas.

 

  • Diarrheal diseases e.g., Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Norovirus
  • Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)
  • Enteroviral infections
  • Hepatitis A
  • Herpes Simplex Virus on hands (herpetic whitlow) or orofacial
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Pediculosis
  • Pertussis            
  • Rubella
  • Scabies
  • Streptococcal disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • Viral rash illness e.g., Enteroviral infection, hand foot and mouth disease
  • Varicella (Chicken pox)
  • Varicella Zoster (Shingles)

 

Infectious diseases that require adherence to the patient contact guidance listed below but DO NOT require reporting to Student Health.

You are not required to report having one of the diseases listed below to Student Health but must adhere to the patient contact guidance and any additional patient contact restrictions at your clinical site. Do not hesitate to contact Student Health if you need guidance on patient contact restrictions and/or medical care for one of these illnesses.   

  • Conjunctivitis, (infectious) – no patient contact until discharge ceases
  • Staphylococcus aureus (active draining skin lesions) - no patient contact until lesions have resolved
  • Staphylococcus aureus (carrier state) – no patient contact restrictions unless directed by a public health official in response to an outbreak  
  • Viral respiratory infections – no patient contact until acute symptoms improve and afebrile for 24 hours off antipyretics
  • COVID-19 - follow patient contact restrictions found in the Center for Disease Prevention and Control’s (CDC) Return to Work Criteria for Healthcare Provider with SARS-CoV-2 Infection guidance or guidance provided by your clinical site 

Bloodborne Pathogens (Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

As testing and treatments for the viral infections known collectively as bloodborne pathogens, Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have improved, most individuals living with these infections present little risk of transmitting them to others. Transmission of these viruses to patients by healthcare workers is exceedingly rare. Therefore, it is not required that all students living with these infections report them. However, students living with these infections are required to schedule a consultation with Student Health before engaging in clinical activities involving exposure-prone procedures. The clinicians at Student Health can advise about safety and need for precautions, in consultation with infectious disease and infection prevention experts in the clinical teaching facilities and in collaboration with the student’s treating clinician as appropriate. All students living with bloodborne pathogen infections are encouraged to discuss their situation with the Student Health clinicians, who can provide counseling and collaborative care. Student Health can also help such students access career counseling services if considering a career path involving exposure-prone procedures.

How do I report if I have an infectious disease or need guidance on patient contact restrictions?

To report having or suspecting you have one of the above infectious diseases or for guidance on patient contact restrictions, contact Student Health at 667-214-2233. The Student Health Center is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is housed in University of Maryland Campus Health, 408 W. Lombard St., Baltimore. To reach a healthcare provider after hours, on weekends or holidays, call 667-214-2233 or 667-214-1800. To reach the needlestick hotline, call 667-214-1886.

Why should I report having an infectious disease if I participate in activities in patient care areas?

Infection prevention and control are an essential part of caring for and protecting patients. Hence, it is important to notify Student Health if you have or think you have one of the conditions listed above, so the clinical team can help you prevent infecting others, including patients.

In addition, health care organizations are required by regulation and accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission to have infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Some, such as the University of Maryland’s Medical Center (“UMMC”), have policies on the prevention of transmission of infectious diseases from health care personnel to patients. UMMC’s policy requires individuals who have contact with patient care areas to report if they have certain infectious diseases and comply with the patient contact restrictions. The Student Health Center can provide you guidance on patient contact restrictions. If needed, Student Health can also provide direction or assist you with reporting that you have an infectious disease to a healthcare organization(s) where you participate in education activities.

Last, if you have an infectious disease and continue to work in patient areas without taking appropriate precautions and reporting it to Student Health, you could transmit the disease to a patient. If this occurs, you may be subject to a claim being filed against your professional liability insurance that could follow you through your career.

What should I expect from Student Health when I contact them about a reportable infectious disease?

You will be directed to call 667-214-2233 to request an appointment or a telemedicine visit with a Student Health practitioner. At the visit, please bring any prior paper or electronic records with you and provide them to the Student Health staff, who will coordinate your care with your outside physician. Your management will follow CDC guidelines, and as discussed with your primary care physician/specialist. All health care records and discussions will remain protected as required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Will my condition be kept confidential?

Yes. Discussions with healthcare providers at the Student Health Center along with medical records, are kept confidential in accordance with Federal privacy regulations. However, some conditions require a report to the Maryland Department of Health; you can find more information here.

Where can I find more information on infection prevention and control practices in healthcare?

For those interested in learning more about infection prevention and control practices in healthcare, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Project Firstline initiative. The Project Firstline website has a wealth of information on infection prevention and control. You can also find information on infection control in this 2021 article from the American Medical Association entitled How infection control can start in medical school.

Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, DGO

Professor Family and Community Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Director, UMB Student Health

shealth@som.umaryland.edu

UMB Student Health is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care in a friendly and expedient manner.

Our team of healthcare professionals is committed to ensuring your well-being and supporting your health needs throughout your academic journey. Whether you require routine medical services, immunization compliance support, or assistance with any health-related concerns, we are here to serve you. Your health and wellness are our top priorities, and we look forward to being your trusted "wellness hub" while you are away from home.

Rest assured that we uphold strict confidentiality policies, ensuring your privacy and security. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any medical assistance you may need. Your health matters, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

The Student Health Center is supported by student health fees, which are included in tuition. Please bring your student ID and insurance card.

Locations and Hours 

University of Maryland Campus Health: 408 W. Lombard St. between Eutaw and Paca streets

  • Practice Hours (7:00 AM-4:45 PM, Monday-Friday)
    • Upper Level
    • Scheduled appointments strongly advised to call 667-214-2233
  • We are offering telemedicine appointments! Please call to schedule.
  • Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 26, 2022, in observation of Christmas, and January 2, 2023, in observance of New Year, Martin Luther King Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, and Labor Day  

          To reach a health care provider after hours and on weekends, call 667-214-2233  

  • Student Health Administrative Hours (8:00 AM -4:30 PM, Monday-Friday)
    • Located in the lower level of the 408 W. Lombard St. location
    • To contact the student health staff, call 667-214-1883
  • Students who may feel uncomfortable seeing a provider who may later serve as their instructor may contact the Interim Director of Student Health, Niharika Khanna, MD, at 667-214-2233 | 667-214-1896 to discuss available options.

Services 

*New*  The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Student Health Reproductive Health Services Plan for the University of Maryland Campus Health/Student Health Center (UMCH) is available upon request.

 

To ensure we provide a safe clinical environment for our students, we have moved to scheduled appointments. Same day scheduling is available for urgent needs. 

  • The following services are provided to University of Maryland, Baltimore students.  
    • Physicals 
    • Routine gynecological examinations, including Pap smears (by appointment only)
    • Pre-ops
    • Contraception/Family Planning Counseling/ Reproductive Health Services. (Effective Aug. 1, 2017, an office visit co-pay and service fees may apply depending on your insurance for procedures; for example, IUDs/nexplanon insertions and colposcopies) 
    • Acute and chronic health care visits
    • Sports medicine (Effective Aug. 1, 2017, a specialty co-pay and service fees may apply depending on your insurance)
    • Treatment of minor injuries
    • Allergy shot administration (last allergy shot administered at 4:15 p.m., Monday-Friday)
    • Blood pressure screening
    • Mental health services
    • Referral to specialty care
    • COVID 19 testing
    • Vaccine updates
      • Click here to self schedule required campus vaccination updates during Shot Times at Student Health
  • Additional services for which fees that will be charged to your insurance and that you may have co-payment amounts include:
    Diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing

A health care provider can be reached after hours and on weekends at 667-214-2233.

How to Use Student Health 

ALL immunization and TB requirements are uploaded directly to online immunization platform. It is the student's responsibility to upload their documentation to prior to established deadlines.

For questions about your immunization or TB requirements.

Student Health Administrative Office
408 W. Lombard St., Lower Level

Phone: 667-214-1883

Fax: 410-685-1962

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

  • Holiday schedule: Open 7 AM-11:45 AM December 24 2020
  • Closed December 25 and New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, and Labor Day 

shealth@som.umaryland.edu 
  
Call to schedule your urgent and primary care needs!

University of Maryland Campus Health
408 W. Lombard St., Upper Level 

Phone: 667-214-2233

Fax: 410-685-3142

Hours: 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

  • Holiday schedule: Open 7 AM-11:45 AM December 24 2020
  • Closed December 25 and New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, and Labor Day 

Your walk-in or scheduled visit can be expedited by filling out a New Patient Registration Form in advance. This is demographic, emergency contact, and insurance information. You are required to bring your insurance card to your visit.

This information is necessary for any new patient for any service to be seen in clinics such as acute/preventative visits, allergy shots, or immunizations. 

Vaccine Clinic 

  • For TB testing and all other immunizations
    University of Maryland Campus Health 
    408 W. Lombard St., Upper Level 
  • Immunizations in stock (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus diptheria and Pertusis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Polio, Human Papilloma Virus, Meningiococcal, Pneumococcal, COVID-19, and *influenza vaccinations) *Seasonally instock
  • MonkeyPox Vaccinations: Please schedule with NOMI health
  • Mondays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    Fridays: 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
  • Click to Self Schedule immunization updates.

 

Student Waivers 

University policy requires that all full-time students carry health insurance. If you have neither enrolled nor filed a waiver by the deadline, you will be automatically enrolled for individual coverage and charged accordingly on your tuition bill. The deadline to submit the waiver is Sept. 15. Students who do not submit this form by the deadline will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

Please refer to www.gallagherstudent.com/umb for the enrollment or waiving process.

Coverage for all currently enrolled students will end July 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Gallagher Student Health and Special Risk toll free at 1-844-288-4916 or through online LiveChat by visiting the Gallagher Student website linked above.