Student Health Services
A vital component of the university experience for UMHB students is a healthy lifestyle. The goal of the Student Health Services Center is to educate students on health issues and encourage healthy lifestyles. Health fairs, wellness screenings, and health topic presentations are examples of UMHB’s effort to educate and empower students to make informed decisions about their health.
A full-time Registered Nurse serves as Coordinator of the Student Health Services Center and provides a range of student health services, including first aid, nursing assessment for wellness and illness, immunizations, patient education, and referrals to local healthcare providers and community health resources as needed.
The Student Health Services Center is available at no cost to UMHB students during regular business hours, with or without an appointment. The Student Health Services Center is located in the Mabee Student Center on the third floor.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING MEDICAL HISTORY:
Student requirements for Campus Housing:
Once accepted for admission to UMHB, all students who are applying for campus housing must submit a housing application, which includes a Medical History form. (Campus housing availability for graduate students is very limited).
International Student Requirements:
Once accepted for admission to UMHB, all international students must submit a completed Medical History form.
REQUIRED VACCINATIONS FOR ALL STUDENTS:
Effective January 1, 2014, the State of Texas requires all first-time students and/or transfer students who are 21 years or younger to receive a vaccination for Bacterial Meningitis. The vaccine must have been administered within five (5) years prior to enrollment in college or a booster (another shot) is required. Meningitis B (Trubemba/Bexsero) is recommended but not required by the State of Texas.
Students who are enrolled in certain UMHB programs in the fields of healthcare may be required by certain hospitals or other clinical facilities to obtain additional vaccines, which may include Hepatitis, Rubella, etc. If applicable, the UMHB program will provide students with more details.
REQUIRED TB TEST FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Once accepted for admission to UMHB, international students from countries identified as “TB high-risk” (source: World Health Organization) are required to submit a written document which proves a negative TB test.
If required, International students have two options for TB testing that meet UMHB’s specifications:
- You may be tested by a licensed medical professional within the United States and submit the written negative test results to UMHB by email to healthservices@umhb.edu. This document must be received by UMHB no later than the report date on your I-20.
- You may be tested in person at the UMHB Campus Health Center at least 2 days before the report date on your I-20.There is a nominal fee.
You are responsible for ensuring that your travel plans allow time to complete this TB testing requirement.
COVID-19
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration ended effective May 11, 2023.
UMHB’s COVID reporting protocols are no longer active. If you test positive for COVID-19, follow instructions outlined by the CDC.
The Center for Disease Control recommends COVID-19 vaccinations. Find more information here.
Students who are enrolled in certain UMHB programs in the fields of healthcare may be required by certain hospitals or other clinical facilities to be fully COVID vaccinated in order to participate in clinical rotations at those facilities. If applicable, the UMHB program will provide students with more details.
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Student Medical Expenses
UMHB assumes no responsibility for medical expenses incurred by students, and strongly recommends all students maintain individual medical insurance.
Students may be required to show proof of individual medical insurance acceptable to UMHB as a condition of participation in some university programs or activities.
Students should have their insurance card for medical, dental or other health coverage with them while attending UMHB, or a copy of the front and back of the insurance card(s).
Various health insurance applications are available for the student’s convenience at the health center. It is up to the individual student/parent to choose which healthcare plan would best meet their needs.
A recommended site for resources if a student becomes ill after hours is found on the UMHB Health Center Website. Click the link for: Healthier at School
Some medical insurance policies require students to use an approved network of doctors, hospitals, and clinics. Students should contact their insurance carrier for details and if applicable, obtain a list of approved healthcare providers in the Belton/Temple area and determine what steps, if any, are necessary to change their point of service (POS) to this area. Belton’s zip code is 76513.
Resources for Students During Pregnancy, Childbirth, or a Related Condition
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor continues to provide access to its education programs to students who are affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition, including lactation. Any student may meet with UMHB’s Title IX Coordinator to learn how the university supports and encourages students in continuing their education. Depending on the circumstances, the university may be able to help students with excused absences, a leave of absence from school, or other reasonable alterations to academic programs in order to help students remain in school in spite of limitations which may be recommended by a health care provider.
Students who anticipate a need for assistance with their academic program because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator rather than individual faculty or staff members. The Title IX office will work with the student and with faculty /staff as needed to develop an individualized plan that will ensure access to the university’s programs and provide affected students the best opportunity to complete their education. Contact: Holly Edwards, Title IX Coordinator, Sanderford Administrative Complex, 900 College Street, Belton, Texas 76513, 254-295-4870, hedwards@umhb.edu