Student Health Services at Moffitt Health Center
Student Health Services at Moffitt Health Center
Our staff treats a wide range of health problems including acute minor illnesses and injuries. We have a CLIA certified laboratory and x-ray capability within Moffitt Health Center.
Moffitt Health Center does not do any ADHD testing.
Center for Behavioral Health
Fritzsche-Gibbs Hall (Rm. 201)
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601-266-4588
Connections - Hattiesburg Clinic
2 Southern Pointe Parkway, Suite 200
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-261-5159
Psychiatric Services: 601-261-5977
Will's Way
22 Millbranch Road
Suite 1200
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
info@willswaybehavioral.com
Phone: 601-255-5264
Allergy sufferers can receive their allergy injections at Moffitt Health Center. The patient will have to provide their medication with orders from their prescribing physician. You can mail the medication and orders to Moffitt Health Center, 118 College Drive #5066, Hattiesburg, MS 39406. You may also bring the medication and orders to the clinic. Allergy medication will be stored/refrigerated at the Moffitt Health Center. Appointments are not necessary to get your allergy injection.
This information is subject to change based on updated CDC guidelines.
VACCINES
COVID-19 vaccinations are encouraged and available through Moffitt Health Center or local healthcare providers. COVID-19 vaccinations do not prevent you from getting
COVID-19, but reduce your risk of progression to serious illness, hospitalization,
or death. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccines
You may schedule a Pfizer vaccination at Moffitt Health Center through the online health portal on the Moffitt Health Center website or by calling 601.266.5390.
MASKS
Face masks are no longer required in any public spaces unless you have COVID-19 symptoms,
a positive COVID-19 test, or close contact exposure to someone with COVID-19. Healthcare
settings may require face masks during times of high community transmission. However,
you may choose to wear a mask at any time. The CDC recommendation for mask use is
fluid, depending on the level of community transmission and a person’s risk for serious
illness.
COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVELS
TO CHECK YOUR CURRENT COVID-19 COMMUNITY LEVEL
At ALL COVID-19 Community Levels:
Individual-Level Prevention Steps You Can Take Based on Your COVID-19 Community Level:
MEDIUM AND HIGH
When the COVID-19 Community Level is Medium or High:
HIGH
HAND HYGIENE
Maintain good personal hygiene by washing hands often with soap and water for at least
20 seconds or using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
COUGHING/SNEEZING HYGIENE Always remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have tissues, the CDC recommends you cough or sneeze into the inside of your elbow, not into your hands. Throw tissue in the trash and immediately wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
VENTILATION
Ventilate your home by getting fresh air into your home, filtering the air that is
there, and improving air flow. Improving ventilation can help you reduce virus particles
in your home and keep COVID-19 from spreading. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Improving Home Ventilation
Self-Screening for Symptoms
USM encourages all faculty, staff, and students to self-screen each day for symptoms
of COVID-19 before coming onto any University property.
Daily self-screening questions include:
If an individual has any of these symptoms and they are not due to a preexisting underlying
chronic health condition, you are encouraged to wear a mask and contact Moffitt Health Center, Gulf Park Health Center or a local healthcare provider.
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms related to COVID-19?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - COVID Symptoms
COVID-19 Case Management
TESTING
Individuals with concerning symptoms are encouraged to contact Moffitt Health Center, Gulf Park Health Center or a local healthcare provider to discuss their symptoms
and schedule an appointment for testing. Moffitt Health Center has full diagnostic (Rapid PCR and rapid antigen nasal swab testing) and surveillance
(rapid antigen nasal swab and antibody blood) testing available.
While an individual is waiting for test results, one must remain at home or in a residence hall room in self-isolation. Any person(s) tested at Moffitt Health Center will be notified if their COVID-19 test is positive.
POSITIVE CASE AND ISOLATION
Faculty, staff, and students who test positive for COVID-19 and live off-campus should isolate at their home or apartment for the 5-day isolation period. They should
follow the instructions provided by Moffitt Health Center, Gulf Park Health Center or local healthcare provider.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 and live on-campus will be contacted by USM Housing & Residence Life to discuss options for their 5-day isolation period.
If at any point during self-isolation, the condition rapidly worsens with severe symptoms requiring emergency care, please call 911 for immediate help. Inform the 911 operator that you are positive for COVID-19. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Steps When Sick
MEDICAL PROTOCOL BASED ON TESTING AND REPORTED SYMPTOMS
Symptomatic Confirmed Positive
Immediate isolation for a minimum of 5 days since symptoms began.
May discontinue isolation once criteria are met.
Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
Asymptomatic Confirmed Positive
Immediate isolation for a minimum of 5 days since testing positive.
May discontinue isolation once criteria are met.
Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
Symptomatic Confirmed Negative
May discontinue isolation once fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing
medications.
If suspicion for COVID-19 remains, return to a healthcare facility for repeat testing.
TREATMENTS AND MEDICATIONS
If you test positive for COVID-19 and are high risk for serious illness, treatments
are available from Moffitt Health Center, Gulf Park Health Center or local healthcare provider that can reduce your chances
of hospitalization and death. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Treatments for Severe Illness
DISCONTINUING ISOLATION
*If you had no symptoms, you may end isolation after 5 days.*
Persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 may discontinue home isolation after
meeting ALL THREE of these criteria:
No fevers (temperature >100.4° F) for at least 24 hours (that is no fever without
the use of a medicine that reduces fevers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen); AND
Symptoms (if present) have improved (for example, cough or shortness of breath have
improved); AND
At least 5 days have passed since the day your symptoms first appeared or the day
you tested positive if you have no symptoms.
Continue to wear a mask for an additional 5 days. You do NOT need to be retested for
COVID-19 to be cleared to return to work or school. Clearance is based on meeting
the three criteria listed above. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Isolation
STAFF SUPERVISOR NOTIFICATION/STUDENT REQUEST FOR ACADEMIC NOTIFICATION
Employees who test positive for COVID-19 must notify their direct supervisor to keep
them informed and aware of the employee’s return to work.
Students must notify their instructors and Dean of Students Office in order to keep them informed and aware of their absences. This link may be used to complete a Request for Academic Notification through the Dean of Students Office.
LONG COVID or POST COVID CONDITIONS
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience
long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC) or long
COVID. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Long-Term-Effects
Close Contact Exposure
The CDC no longer recommends quarantine for persons who have had a close contact exposure
to COVID-19 if they have NO symptoms regardless of vaccination status. The CDC does
recommend being tested if symptoms develop within 10 days post exposure. To learn
more about steps to take after testing visit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - If You Were Exposed
Travel Recommendations
State, local, and territorial governments may have travel restrictions in place. Check
your destination’s COVID-19 situation here before traveling.
The Health Education Department is available to provide information on various health topics and promote healthy behaviors to college students. The nurse educator is available to develop and present programs to classes, residence halls, and student organizations about the health concerns of college students. Examples are Sexually Transmitted Infections, Substance Abuse, Tobacco and Vaping Cessation, Stress Management, Women's Health, Men's Health and Sleep Hygiene recommendations. Contact Melanie%20Blanton or Moffitt Health Center to schedule.
Two doses of measles-containing vaccine (usually administered as MMR vaccine) are
required for all first-time enrollers to all Mississippi colleges and universities
and must be obtained before the new student will be permitted to receive a class schedule
and attend classes.
An Immunization Form must be completed by your health care provider and sent back (in a timely manner)
to the admissions/registration office. Doing this in advance will simplify the registration
process for both students and college officials.
Re-Immunization is necessary when:
Rubella and Measles are not required for females who may be pregnant. If pregnancy
is suspected, a valid certificate of Medical Exemption from Immunization Requirements
for adults is required until pregnancy is resolved.
Measles vaccine is not required for persons born before 01-01-1957.
In addition to the required immunizations listed above, the following shots are recommended, but not required:
For further information on immunization requirements or recommendations, refer to the CDC Immunization Schedules, MSDH Immunization Schedule for Adults, or the MSDH Immunization Schedule for Children.
Travel Abroad Immunizations
A list of specific immunizations and vaccines needed for traveling out of the country is available by visiting the CDC Traveler's Health website. These vaccines can be obtained at Moffitt Health Center.
Registered laboratory technologists operate a full-service CLIA certified laboratory located in Moffitt Health Center for your convenience. A wide range of laboratory testing is available during office hours and most lab results are available while you wait. If our lab can not run a test it may be sent to an outside lab. Any labs not ran on site in our Moffitt Health Center lab will be billed to the patient by the outside performing lab (Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics.)
Stress, depression, and anxiety are increasingly prevalent on college campuses. If you or someone you know develops symptoms such as:
They/You may benefit from seeing a professional about mental health concerns.
The Moffitt Health Center staff will be happy to assist you. Counseling is available free of charge at Student Counseling Services located in Bond Hall. Call 601.266.4829 for more information.
Eligibility
For information regarding vaccine eligibility in Mississippi, visit Vaccination Against Mpox.
What You Need to Know about Mpox
Mpox is a viral illness that can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash. The virus is
spread mostly through close, personal, and often skin-to-skin contact with a person
who has mpox. Common forms of transmission include direct contact with lesions, body
fluids of an infected person, or exposure to the respiratory secretions of an affected
person during prolonged face-to-face contact. Transmission may also occur by touching
items (i.e. clothing, linens, etc.) that came in contact with the infectious rash
or body fluids.
Mpox is spread when a person is symptomatic. A person is contagious from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a new, fresh layer of skin has formed in the area. This typically takes between 2 and 4 weeks. No symptoms = no transmission. Symptoms = potential transmission.
Prevention
Symptoms
What To Do If Symptomatic or Exposed:
A licensed pharmacist fills prescriptions from health care providers both within and
outside Moffitt Health Center. Over-the-counter medications are also available for purchase without a prescription.
Show your insurance card before purchasing prescriptions. Patients can request to be notified of their prescription(s) being ready via text
notification.
Hattiesburg Campus Curbside Pick-up
Patients can now elect to get their medications via free curbside pick-up. Two designated parking spots are located on the 4th street side of our building across from patient parking. Upon arrival, the patient should call the pharmacy to notify them of their arrival and indicate which parking spot they are in. Payment may also be collected over the phone.
Phone: 601.266.4075
Delivery Service for Hattiesburg Campus Employees:
Faculty and staff can now elect to have their prescriptions delivered to them for no extra cost! Please note that controlled medications cannot be delivered and must be picked up at the pharmacy. By filling out the Prescription Delivery Request and Consent Form, available here and at the pharmacy, you can sign up for this free service. If you have any questions or concerns, please give the pharmacy a call at 601.266.4075.
Our staff treats a wide range of chronic health problems including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disease, etc. If specialty care is needed, then a referral will be placed to a local medical or surgical specialist.
Student Health Services offers confidential and FREE HIV screenings to all students, faculty, and staff. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are coming for an HIV screening only, you do not have to pay the $20 office fee.
We also offer other STI testing at a reduced fee. Services can be billed to insurance if desired.
FREE condoms are available in all dorm lobbies, patient rooms, and in the Moffitt Health Clinic lobby in a large orange basket.