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General Information
You can make an appointment any time on MyHealthSpace or call (803)777-3175 during hours of operation (8 am to 4:30 pm M-F) to schedule an appointment.
In order to provide efficient healthcare and respect the time of our patients, Student Health and Well-Being operates on an appointment-only basis. Walk-in patients are accepted but will be scheduled according to availability within the daily clinical schedule.
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, our staff will help you reschedule your appointment for later that day or the following day.
If you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel on myhealthspace or call 803-777-3175, at least 2 hours prior to your appointment.
Health Insurance & Billing
Costs for access to primary care professionals are covered by the Student Health fee; however, students must upload their insurance card/information into MyHealthSpace. The health care fee also funds health promotion and violence prevention services provided by Healthy Carolina.
- Office procedures like toenail/skintag/mole removal and IVs & medications administered in the clinic are billed to your insurance; however, you are responsible for anything not covered by insurance.
- Diagnostics support services (labs & X-rays) will be billed to your insurance. Unfortunately, many insurance companies have a deductible, and not all tests will be covered 100%; therefore, you may have an outstanding balance after insurance pays.
Privacy & Confidentiality
See Student Health & Well-Being confidentiality/HIPAA information HERE.
See Patient’s Rights & Responsibilities HERE.
See Notice of Privacy Practices HERE.
You have access to many records via the MyHealthSpace portal including lab results, and immunization records. Anything you cannot access through the portal, you can make a Medical Records Request HERE click on downloadable forms and choose ‘Release of Information Form’
No; however, if you would like to grant staff at Student Health & Well-Being to share your protected health information with your parents or anyone else, you will need to complete the ‘Permission to Share Protected Health Information’ located in MyHealthSpace under downloadable forms.
The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protects the confidentiality of communication between health professionals and their patients. The staff at Student Health & Well-Being will not discuss information about you with others without your written consent except as required by law.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Information
Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB):
- Counseling Services: Individual therapy, coaching, group sessions, and screening for ADHD
- Psychiatric Services: Medication Therapy, evaluation of ADHD
- Medical Services: Screening for ADHD
Contact (803)777-3175
Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC):
- Academic accommodations
- Access to Campus Resources
Contact (803)777-6142 or send an email to sadrc@mailbox.sc.edu;
- Academic support
- Study sessions and tutoring
Contact (803)777-1000 or send an email to sassc@mailbox.sc.edu
- Students who are already taking medications for ADHD have the option to continue receiving prescription medications from their previous providers. Prescriptions can be sent to the on-campus Student Health Pharmacy (803)777-5372
- Students may establish care with a new community provider in Columbia. Prescriptions can be sent to the on-campus Student Health Pharmacy (803)777-5372
- Students desiring to pursue medical management at Student Health and Well-Being (SHWB),
must first provide medical records documenting an appropriate ADHD assessment and
diagnosis including:
- Diagnostic statement from a psychologist or other mental health professional who is licensed to conduct psychological assessments to diagnose ADHD.
- Diagnosis must meet DSM criteria for ADHD
- Details on how the diagnosis was made (interview, medical history, psychological assessment, screening scores, behavioral rating scales, etc.)
- Age at onset of symptoms
- Description of how other conditions causing inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity were ruled out
- Treatment plan (current and past medications)
- A statement of how ADHD affects the student’s life.
- Please submit medical documentation at least 30 days before your current medications run out. If your medical records arrive late, your
medical care and medication refills may be delayed.
- Fax (866)2452537
- Upload to MyHealthspace patient portal
Once submitted, SHWB will review records within 5 business days and notify students of the status of their request.
Students who have never been evaluated for ADHD can call the SHWB office at 803-777-3175 to schedule an appointment with either a medical provider or counselor. Students may also receive an assessment at one of the community practices listed on the ADHD Assessment Resources.
If you require a community-based provider for formal assessment or treatment of ADHD, the most efficient method to identify such a provider is through Thriving Campus. This digital platform helps locate community mental health professionals who offer ADHD evaluations and interventions.
Thriving Campus allows users to filter providers by specialization, geographic proximity, accepted insurance plans, and availability, enabling a tailored search to meet individual needs. For further assistance in identifying a suitable provider, don't hesitate to contact us at 803-777-5223.
This resource list does not imply a recommendation by USC. As a consumer, it is your responsibility to discuss details of services including:
- Number of visits the evaluation may require
- Estimated cost of the assessment
- Whether or not the provider accepts insurance
- How soon after the assessment the report will be made available
Immunization & TB Screening
See Required Immunizations HERE. It is also important for you to log into MyHealthSpace and ensure that you meet all the requirements. There should be a ✓Compliant next to the clearance.
Students can contact their high school or primary health provider or pediatrician.
- SC residents can contact DHEC.
- Residents from other states can contact their local health department.
Yes. The forms are located HERE once you are logged on, click downloadable forms on the left side, choose the Religious Exemption Form or Medical Condition Immunization Exemption Form. These must be completed and then uploaded into MyHealthSpace.
MMR is $115, Meningococcal is $175.
Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
Sports medicine is a specialized, multidisciplinary branch of healthcare focused on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries resulting from sports, exercise, or physical activity. In the Student Health Sports Medicine clinic, you will see doctors and athletic trainers who provide care for the USC Gamecocks varsity athletics.
No. While the NCAA student athletes do receive their health care in the Sports Medicine Clinic, the majority of patients are USC students who do not play an NCAA sport.
Sports Medicine doctors treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions to help restore function and return patients to activity. Typical reasons to be seen include sprains, strains, broken bones including stress fractures, ligament tears, head injuries, and other urgent medical issues.
Yes, you can continue your physical therapy at the Center for Health and Well-Being. Please call (803) 576-6383 to schedule your initial visit. If you have a referral, bring in a copy or upload it through MyHealthSpace.
Yes, South Carolina law allows for direct access to physical therapy services which means you do not need a referral from a physician or other healthcare provider to initiate physical therapy; however, if physical therapy services will need to continue beyond 30 days, you will be referred to an appropriate healthcare provider.