Does your health matter to Howard University?
Your health matters. Student health is imperative for student success. Get to know the services that are available to help you live your healthiest life at Howard University. All services at the Student Health Center and University Counseling Service are covered by UnitedHealthcare StudentResources (UHCSR).
How do I talk to a doctor at Howard University Hospital?
Call (202) 865-7677 to schedule an in-person visit or set up a time to talk to a doctor by video or phone at Howard University Hospital. You’ll get the same level of care whether you’re in your physician’s office or the comfort of home.
What can I do in the huhs patient portal?
Log into the HUHS Patient Portal to communicate with your providers, review information that is available in your medical record, and schedule available appointments (appointment types are limited at this time). Who can use the Patient Portal? Members of the Harvard community who receive care at HUHS and are 18 years and older
What services are covered by UnitedHealthcare studentresources (uhcsr)?
All services at the Student Health Center and University Counseling Service are covered by UnitedHealthcare StudentResources (UHCSR). All students are required to be covered by UHCSR, even if they have other health coverage. Please contact UHCSR to arrange dual coverage.
Dates and Deadlines
Find important dates and deadlines at the University's academic calendar.
How do I find my academic adviser?
Check out the Academic Advising page at the Office of Undergraduate Studies site.
Where can I get a copy of my transcript?
Find instructions for requesting official transcripts on the Transcripts page.
How do I get an enrollment certification?
Find instructions for getting an enrollment certification on the Enrollment Certification and Degree Verification page.
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How to register for a hospital?
After June 6, 2019, we invite you to re-register your Hospital Patient Portal account and follow these instructions: 1 Verify your identity by entering your legal first name, legal last name, and date of birth. 2 Verify your email address and set up a username and password. 3 Select three security questions. Be sure to supply answers that are not easy for others to guess or discover. 4 If your first name, last name, and date of birth that was used for registration matches an existing patient record, a PIN will be sent to your phone that you’ll need to enter online to verify your identity. 5 Once your identity is verified, you’ll be able to access your patient record.
What to do if you are experiencing a medical emergency?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 and do not use online messaging.
How to verify your identity?
Verify your identity by entering your legal first name, legal last name, and date of birth. Verify your email address and set up a username and password. Select three security questions. Be sure to supply answers that are not easy for others to guess or discover.
Can you access your patient record if your identity is verified?
Once your identity is verified, you’ll be able to access your patient record.
Is MyHealthRecord free?
MyHealthRecord gives you easy, online access, 24 hours a day, to portions of your hospital medical records and test results. MyHealthRecord is free to use, simple to sign-up for and is completely secure. Only you and your care team at the hospital will have access to your private health information.
Does my health record have a security update?
The My Health Record will receive a security update. This update will make accessing your medical information online, through a computer, tablet, or smartphone, safe and easy. It will also provide you with a better user experience and enhanced security. There have been no security breaches with your current account.
What is the phone number for HUHS?
For Primary Care and Urgent Care, please call (617) 495-5711 for assistance and scheduling. Please do not walk into HUHS unless you have been instructed to do so. As always, if you are experiencing a medical emergency please continue to call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Department.
Can you walk into a HUHS?
Please do not walk into HUHS unless you have been instructed to do so. As always, if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please continue to call 911 or go to your closest Emergency Department.
How to make an appointment with a student health insurance?
Appointments can be made by logging into the Patient Portal. If you have the university Student Health Insurance Plan, you have access to a 24/7 nurse line and telehealth appointments by calling 800-581-0368 . Virtual Health appointments are available to policyholders at no cost.
What is SHC in medical school?
The Student Health Center (SHC) provides primary and preventative care to currently enrolled students who have paid the medical services fee along with their tuition.