Health Services
The Student Health Services is maintained to safeguard the health of students. Clinics are held by a physician who examines, administers, or prescribes treatment and medication. Students suffering from complex medical/surgical problems are hospitalized at local hospitals of their choice (at their own expense). The university accept no responsibility for any student requiring hospitalization. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan. The enrollment information is located in the Student Health Center and Student Affairs (Room #308).
Students who are currently enrolled in the student health plan, in order to avoid any lapse in their coverage, should contact Pearce & Pearce by using your customized email address: tnstate@studentinsurance.com or contact Peace & Pearce, Inc. by phone at 1-888-722-1668. You may also log into www.studentinsurance.com and search for Tennessee State and enroll online.Student Health Services
Services are available from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. M-F. The services include first-aid, emergencies, counseling on health problems, gynecology, referrals and the communication of pertinent information to consulting physicians, hospitals, clinics and other agencies.
General Clinic Hours
| Mondays (GYN) | 12:30 P.M. |
| Tuesdays | 12:00 P.M. |
| Wednesdays | 3:30 P.M. |
| Fridays | 9:00 A.M. |
| The state of Tennessee requires students entering colleges, universities, and technical institutes with enrollment of greater than 200 students to provide proof of two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine on or after the first birthday or proof of immunity to measles. In compliance with this law, and in an attempt to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment, Tennessee State University requires that all entering students, born after The law states that immunizations are not required if they conflict with the parents, or guardians, (or individuals over 18) religious tenets and practices, affirmed under the penalties of perjury.They are also not required if a qualified physician shall certify that administration of such immunization would be in any manner harmful to the child involved. (TCA Section 49-6-5001). The Certificate of Immunization must be completed and signed by a licensed M.D. or D.O. and returned to the TSU Student Health services. NOTE: YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES UNTIL AN ACCEPTABLE FORM IS ON FILE IN THE STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES OFFICE. The State of Tennessee as of July 1, 2002 requires all new incoming students to obtain an inoculation for meningococcus or sign a waiver stating that they do not want the vaccine. This is an ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to vaccinations for meningococcal disease. Students with asthma, diabetes or other chronic health problems should make arrangements with their primary care provider to receive flu shots. **As of Fall 2003 TSU will begin a Hepatitis awareness campaign. Students are urged to get vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B. They are serious, infectious diseases that affect the liver. College lifestyle factors increase the risk for the contraction of Hepatitis as well as other diseases transmitted through blood and body fluids. Many students share almost everything. They may eat/drink after one another, share personal items such as earrings, razors, even toothbrushes and have unprotected sex. Students and parents should contact their Primary Care Provider for this immunization. Please complete the following forms:
and Return these forms to: Tennessee State University |
Location
- Tennessee State University Health Services
- Queen Washington Health Center
- 1st Floor Main Campus
- Phone: (615) 963-5291 Fax: (615) 963-5084
| Director | Dr. Ivan R. Davis, Sr. |
| Campus Physician | Dr. Edward R. Hills |
| Research Associate | Arlesia Frelix |
| Head Nurse | Elizabeth Frazier, RN |
| Campus Nurse | Walretta H. Chandler |
| Medical Clinic Assistant | Marie Cotton |
| Nurse Practitioner | Beatrice B. Edmunson |