Health Services
Creating a healthy environment means doing more than offering educational programs and promoting good choices. At Voorhees University, the aim of the Health Services Department is to integrate healthy habits into the culture of campus life by supporting you academically, socially and personally. It’s support that empowers you by giving you the tools you need to make healthy decisions while in college and beyond.
How do we do that?
Health Services has trained educators to teach you how to stay in good physical shape – lessons that will benefit you for the rest of your life. We offer information on common concerns, ranging from stress to the effects of alcohol. We provide services, ranging from minor first aid to referrals for more serious issues. We help you with screenings, whether it’s an eye exam or a blood pressure check. All of this combines to form a package designed to focus on all the elements – mind, body and soul – involved in keeping the human body healthy. And we hope that package creates not only healthy students, but also healthy graduates for years to come.
Our Mission:
To maximize the use of staff, faculty, parents, and other stakeholders to serve our students through the delivery of quality activities and services. To use the available resources in collaboration and the coordination of other departments to help develop a productive, well-rounded student to enter into the working world.
Department Goals
Educating the campus and community by creating a healthy environment means doing more than offering educational programs and promoting good choices. At Voorhees University, the aim of the Health Services Department is to integrate healthy habits into the culture of campus life by supporting each individual academically, socially and personally. It’s support that empowers you by giving you the tools you need to make healthy decisions while in college and beyond.
Quality of Care
- Patient experience: Improve patient satisfaction and healthcare experience
- Clinical excellence: Ensure high-quality care and clinical excellence
- Operational efficiency: Improve operational efficiency and resource utilization
Disease Prevention
- Prevent the transition of acute illnesses: Prevent diseases, provide education and awareness, and support autonomy to increase and sustain a high quality of life
- Chronic disease management: Manage chronic diseases to ensure each individual has a high quality of life
Medical Services
Health Services has trained medical providers to teach you how to maintain a healthy lifestyle – lessons that will benefit you for the rest of your life. We offer information and provide services regarding common concerns, ranging from stress to the effects of alcohol. We provide services, ranging from minor first aid to referrals for more serious issues. We help you with screenings, whether it’s an eye exam or a blood pressure check. All of this combines to form a package designed to focus on all the elements – mind, body and soul – involved in keeping the human body healthy. And we hope that package creates not only healthy students, but also healthy graduates for years to come. All services rendered by Voorhees University Health Services and its partners are available to all Voorhees University students to include Traditional students, Nontraditional students and students who are enrolled online.
* Students who receive services provided by Voorhees University Health Services do not incur a charge. Services received from an outside provider via referral, medical emergency, telehealth, etc. are at the sole expense of the individual.
Services Offered:
We can help with most of your medical concerns that include but not limited to colds and flu symptoms, abdominal pain, minor cuts, abrasions, allergies and more. In case of more serious illnesses that require a physician, we partner with Bamberg Family Practice to offer telehealth services for a significantly reduced price for students with or without health insurance.
Campus Wellness
Physical Health, Mental Health, Sexual Health, and Disability
To ensure the holistic wellness of the students, staff, and faculty, Voorhees University has partnerships with the following organizations. These services are available to online and residential undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral students, faculty, and staff.
Bamberg Family Practice – Providing Voorhees University and surrounding communities with excellent healthcare including telehealth services.
2113 Main Hwy
Bamberg, SC 29003
(803) 245-5168
SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department where “Disability does not mean inability”
1661 Joe Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 534-4939
South Carolina Department of Mental Health where their mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illness.
5573 Carolina Hwy
Denmark, SC 29042
(803)793-4274
Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse who provide support for families and individuals whose lives have been affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
910 Cook Rd.
Orangeburg, SC 29118
(803) 536-4900
Hope Health
1857 Joe S Jeffords Hwy
Orangeburg, SC 29115
(803) 535-2272
Aids Healthcare Foundation
4100 N. Main Ste 102
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 223-9895
Family Health Centers, Inc
5616 Carolina Hwy
Denmark, SC 29042
Other Local Medical Service Providers
CVS Pharmacy
18252 Heritage Hwy
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-4213
Daniels Pharmacy
5036 Carolina Hwy
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 793-3804
Bamberg-Barnwell Emergency Medical Center
1524 Barnwell Hwy
Denmark, SC 29042
(803) 395-3352
Distance from campus-2.2 miles
Infirmary
Referrals
Counseling Services
Required Vaccinations:
- Two doses of MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella combined)
OR measles vaccine (two doses), mumps vaccine (one dose) and rubella vaccine (one dose)
- Measles vaccines must have been given after Jan. 1, 1968 and after your first birthday.
- Mumps and rubella vaccines must have been given after Jan. 1, 1969 and after your first birthday.
Students born before Jan. 1, 1957 are exempt.
- Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
- One dose of tetanus booster within the past 10 years
Recommended Vaccinations:
- Meningococcal vaccine – one dose
- Influenza vaccine (one dose given annually). This vaccine is particularly recommended for those students with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, a heart problem or asthma or with conditions that affect the immune system.
- Skin test for tuberculosis. It’s highly recommended for those in high-risk categories:
Those who might have been exposed to someone with tuberculosis. International students from high-incidence areas including Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and Central and South America, regardless of previous BCG vaccination.
Students with weakened immune systems from disease or medications. Students who are HIV positive.
Students who are intravenous drug users.
Immunizations usually are available at local health departments. Most are free, though some require a fee.
For more information regarding South Carolina immunization laws please click on the link below.
https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/child-teen-health/vaccine-requirements-info
Voorhees University does not mandate students, staff, faculty, or visitors to be vaccinated for COVID-19 but supports the action of getting vaccinated. Voorhees University does not mandate students, staff, faculty, or visitors to wear a mask unless there are obvious signs of illness. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please reschedule your visit once you are symptoms free for three days.
Health Forms
Mental Health Support
Suzanne Williams
Director, Health Services
BLS Instructor
swilliams@voorhees.edu
(803) 780-1077
Edward Glover
Mental Health Coordinator
eglover@voorhees.edu
(803) 780-1042