UIC Rockford Health Services
Introduction
At the University of Illinois Chicago we believe that good health is important for academic success. Taking an active role in our own health can help us become better practitioners of the health sciences. At UIC Rockford, we proudly offer a full range of primary care services to all registered students. Medicine, pharmacy, medical biotechnology, and nursing students have access to a full range of patient services, and the starting point for Student Health Fee-covered medical care. We encourage you to explore our clinic services and to be an active part in your health and well-being.
Student Health and Wellness offers day, evening and same-day appointments at a convenient on-campus, yet, private location. A limited set of health services are covered at no additional cost by UIC Student Health Service Fee for UIC students enrolled in classes. Student Health and Wellness is the primary Rockford location authorized to provide these Student Health Fee-covered services at no cost to students. In addition to being the primary network for the student health benefit plan CampusCare, we are on a wide array of private and public health plans.
We see all students regardless of insurance.
Self-Care Station vending machine
UIC Student Health and Wellness Rockford Self-Care Station vending machine is stocked with over-the-counter medications and supplies for common illnesses and injuries such as rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, pregnancy tests, menstrual care products, contraceptives, emergency contraceptives (Plan-B) and Naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray for suspected opioid overdose.
The Self-Care Station is located in the Student Health and Wellness lobby near the waiting room in N115 and is available both during clinic open hours and after-hours.
Student Health Service Fee
As part of your tuition and fees each semester, you are charged a mandatory Student Health Service Fee. The fee covers a limited set of health services that are offered at no additional cost for UIC Rockford students enrolled in classes. It also covers general operating costs for campus health service providers and wellness activities.
The Student Health Service Fee should not be confused with CampusCare, the student health insurance program.
Services provided by the Student Health Service Fee include primary care, counseling visits, wellness activities and discounts on vaccines and screenings at UIC Student Health and Wellness Rockford.
CampusCare is the student health insurance program. All students must maintain health insurance throughout their student careers. This can be via CampusCare or other insurance coverage. If students have alternative insurance coverage, they must submit an online waiver for the CampusCare program.
Together, the Student Health Service Fee and CampusCare (or your personal insurance) work in conjunction to provide comprehensive medical coverage to our students.
Student Health Service Fee-covered services are offered at the following locations in Rockford:
Student Health Service Fee Provider Locations
| LOCATION | DAYS | HOURS | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC Student Health and Wellness Rockford 1601 Parkview Ave., N115 Rockford, IL Primary site for ALL UIC Rockford students. | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Wednesday Friday | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | 815-395-5870 |
| UI Health Mile Square Health Center-L.P. Johnson Rockford (Rockford Residency) 1221 East State Street Rockford, IL Secondary site. Residency clinic, evaluating faculty and students present. | Monday and Thursday Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | 815-972-1000 |
Appointments
All medical care is by appointment only. Same-day appointments and evening appointments are often available as outlined in table above.
All appointments must be made by phone. When making an appointment, please indicate clearly that you are a student.
To receive the student health services and counseling services outlined by the Student Health and Wellness Handbook, you must be a registered student who has paid the Student Health Service fee. This fee is automatically assessed on your student bill.
Using the funds collected from the Student Health Service Fee, the following services are generally covered for all students who access services through approved UIC providers (subject to change):
- Routine office visits for common acute illnesses and injuries
- Testing for select sexually transmitted diseases (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HIV only)
- Age-appropriate preventive services (annual wellness visits)
- Preventive gynecologic care, including screening pap smears (the cost of the pap itself is billed to the student’s insurance)
- Blood pressure check, cholesterol screening
- Routine office based laboratory tests (urinalysis, pregnancy test, rapid strep, COVID-19)
- Visits to review your immunizations (the cost of the immunizations are not covered)
- Health advice and health
The following medical services are NOT covered by Student Health Service Fee (insurance is billed):
- Immunizations (Except Tetanus booster for injuries)
- Care of ongoing chronic diseases (i.e. hypertension, diabetes, asthma, etc.)
- Care provided by providers or clinics other than those listed above
- Care provided by systems, clinics outside of those locations listed above
- Laboratory testing not listed above.
Billing and co-payments
Any clinical services not covered by the Student Health Service Fee will be billed to the student’s insurance (CampusCare or other); Co-pays or other out-of-pocket costs may apply. The patient and/or their insurance plan are financially responsible for services obtained that are not covered under the Student Health Service Fee.
Should you receive a bill for any of the above covered services, or if you have questions regarding your billing statement, always contact the phone number listed on the statement first. If you have further questions regarding a statement, be sure to gather information from your insurance plan, and call Student Health and Wellness with additional questions. Never ignore any billing statement and do not turn in a billing statement to any department on campus except for Student Health and Wellness.
It is important to always refer to your private insurance Certificate of Coverage or benefits page for copayment or member responsibilities. If services are deemed out-of-network, we cannot make adjustments to your bill after being seen. This includes CampusCare – know and review their annual Certificate of Coverage for all details. It will save you time by simply reviewing details on their website.
Pharmacy services
Patients are responsible for knowing whether or not you have a preferred pharmacy assigned to your insurance plan.
Always provide us with your up-to-date pharmacy information to avoid any delays in obtaining your prescriptions.
Medication Refills
Need a refill for a medication? Please start by contacting your pharmacy and give them your refill requests. This is quite time- efficient as they send your request electronically directly to your prescriber. Please allow time for refill requests with a 72-hour notice.
Medication Transfers
Need to transfer your prescriptions while you are away? Simply call your pharmacy and ask to transfer your prescription to a location nearest you. You most likely will not require a new prescription from a provider.
CampusCare Pharmacy Network
Students that utilize CampusCare have a select list of in-network pharmacies in the Rockford region listed below. CampusCare has two other network regions for their students in Chicago and Peoria. Please refer to their website for pharmacy name and location details.
CampusCare pharmacy network
| LOCATION | DAYS | HOURS | PHONE NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Discount Drugs 331 W. State Street Rockford, IL 61101 | Monday -Friday Saturday Sunday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Closed | 815-962-2166 |
| North Park Pharmacy 7924 N. 2nd Street. Machesney Park, IL 61115 | Monday -Friday Saturday Sunday | 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 815-633-3431 |
| O’Brien & Dobbins Pharmacy 216 S. State St. Belvidere, IL 61008 | Monday -Friday Saturday Sunday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | 815-544-3433 |
Out-of-network CampusCare pharmacy access
If you have CampusCare and find you are out of the area you can still obtain your medication. Members also have access to any out-of-network pharmacy, such as Walgreens or CVS. You must pay the amount in full upfront and mail in all original receipts, the pharmacy identification sheet and a cover letter requesting reimbursement. Member is responsible for the prescription co-pay according to the CampusCare Formulary. See their website for details on Out-of-Network Pharmacy Claims.
Best Practices and Health Services
Best Practices and Health Services
Privacy:
To ensure the privacy of all University of Illinois Chicago Rockford (UIC Rockford) students (medicine, MBT, pharmacy or nursing), a student will never be scheduled with a provider who is responsible for grading or otherwise evaluating students. UIC Student Health and Wellness Rockford is on campus located in an area that is key-card-access-only for patients. Access is denied for all faculty and staff.
Should you chose to utilize Mile Square Health Center – L.P. Johnson Rockford, be certain to identify yourself as a student each time you call to schedule a health care-related appointment. *Please note that this site includes UIC clinical faculty, residents and students completing clinical rotations. The schedulers should list your concern as “UIC Rockford student” so that your privacy will not be compromised by anyone looking at a provider’s schedule. Your chart is tagged with a note that you are a student during registration, so fellow students will not open it.
Do not send any private health information or scheduling questions via personal or university email.
It is important that you establish care with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) i.e. Noel Pycior, MS, FNP-BC, to receive medical care. As a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has practiced in the Rockford community since 2006, Noel can not only be your health care advocate, but also work with you to navigate the local health care systems.
As an advanced practice nurse (APN) and a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse practitioners like Noel blend clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating health conditions with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management. FNPs bring a comprehensive perspective and personal touch to health care, providing a full range of primary, acute and specialty health care services, including but not limited to:
- Ordering, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections and injuries.
- Prescribing medications and other treatments.
- Managing patients’ overall care.
- Educating patients on disease prevention and positive health and lifestyle choices.
To learn more about nurse practitioners, contact Noel Pycior, MS, FNP-BC, today or check out the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s website: www.aanp.org.
*Please note, it is not necessary to have a PCP to access on-site counseling services or participate in any wellness activities.
During your student career, Student Health and Wellness Rockford can become your medical home for all of your general and mental health care needs. Our clinic is your first line for all questions and referrals for any kind of health, mental health and wellness needs.
For information on how to make appointments, location, hours, etc. review the details under Student Health Service Fee.
Once you have established care, check with the PCP on best ways to communicate. A confidential and efficient way to communicate with your provider is through the EPIC MyChart patient portal. Providers will not schedule or provide medical advice of any kind over UIC email.
Referrals for medical and mental health care services off site are provided regardless of your insurance coverage. We are well-versed in the local health systems and specialty offices in Rockford and in Chicago and can easily provide guidance and go through the authorization process if necessary. Schedule or call today so that we can assist you.
Should you chose to obtain the student health benefit plan CampusCare, all visits outside of primary care services on campus require prior approval. The program does not approve non-emergency care after it has been given. For questions or concerns about seeking medical services, consult with your PCP (Noel Pycior, MS, FNP-BC) (Mile Square Health Center – L.P. Johnson Rockford) or clarify coverage with the Campuscare administration offices. When in doubt, ask first.
Visit the CampusCare website for more detailed information regarding CampusCare coverage.