October 1, 2016
- TB testing online - TB tests may now be scheduled online (not drop-in)
- Birth control without an appointment - Start, refill, or renew birth control through eTang without an appointment (oral contraceptives, patches, and rings).
- Online scheduling changes - Online scheduling through eTang now features only same-day Primary Care appointments - those available within the next day or so. "Future" appointments are now scheduled only by phone. Improvements continue to simplify the online same-day scheduling process.
- Health Opportunity Fund (HOF) is back - The Health Opportunity Fund covers up to $100 in fees for Dream Aid and Pell Grant recipients.
- New satellite offices - New CAPS Satellite clinic at the College of Chemistry in Hildebrand.
- LGBT Resources - New LGBTQ resources webpage for students
- Suicide prevention - QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training for students. (Faculty/Staff/GSI trainings are available).
- Big SHIP changes - SHIP changed from Aetna to Anthem, with increased benefits. The plan year shifts this year to end on July 31, with SHIP Fall 2017 beginning on August 1, 2017. The late waiver deadline was moved to August 15 to better align with campus systems and processes.
- Virtual visits - New after-hours option: Telemedicine is available for SHIP students.