When the university cloese due to inclement weather, the University Health Center will also be closed. This includes Urgent Care, General Medicine, and Pharmacy. The UHC follows the university's schedule; when there is a delayed opening the UHC resumes operational hours and appointments when JMU opens.
If you have an appointment scheduled during the inclement weather closure, please go to your MyJMUChart to reschedule or call (540)568-6178.
Self-limited illnesses are healed by the body's immune system and can be treated at home without seeing a medical provider. This type of illness is often referred to as needing to "run its course". Even though these illnesses are self-limited, they can still be contagious and make you feel quite sick. Treatment for these illnesses include self-care for symptoms, limiting spread to others and understanding when to seek care from a medical provider.
Not feeling well? Use the steps and guides below to start feeling better. The JMU pharmacy is located on the first floor of the SSC and carries a variety of over-the-counter medications and health care products. The pharmacy team is available to answer your questions.
Outside of pharmacy hours, we have a number of Wellness Vending Machines on campus that have items to support your self care.
Step 1: Understand Your Health Condition and Symptoms
Choose the self-care guide that most clearly matches your symptoms and read it carefully.
Step 2: Choose the Correct Self-Care Measure
If over-the-counter medications are needed, use the FDA and UHC Pharmacy handouts.
Step 3: Limit Spread to Others
Complete a self-care note if needed:
1) Print a self-care note, then complete and sign the note.
2) Use the note to communicate your absence with instructors, supervisors or others. Class and employment attendance policies may still apply.
Step 4: Know When to Seek Help from a Medical Provider
Review the self-care guide for when to seek help from a medical provider.
Available Resources on-campus:
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UHC – call 540-568-6178 to speak with a Registered Nurse or make an appointment through MyJMUChart
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UHC Pharmacy – speak with the Pharmacist regarding medication questions
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UHC Urgent Care – if experiencing an urgent medical problem
Resources
Resource lists for each topic area include campus and community resources in addition to credible sources of health information.
Additional Fax numbers
540-568-4573 (Allergy Clinic)
540-568-7803 (Lab)
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