Claflin Health Services
Our practices regarding COVID-19 are from the guidelines of our Medical Director, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), SCDHEC (SC Department of Health & Environmental Control), ACHA (American College Health Association) and WHO (World Health Organization). Please note this information is subject to change, based on the current guidelines at the time.
Students must call or email to schedule a visit to the Claflin Student Health Center (CSHC). Walk-in visits are not permitted. The Claflin Student Health Center phone number is (803) 535-5328. You may also email your requests, questions, or concerns to hhayes@claflin.edu and cshc@claflin.edu. Our office hours are generally from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily from Monday-Friday. Office hours will vary based on holidays and Fall/Spring/ Summer breaks. The Medical Director has a physician’s clinic 2 days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from the hours of 1:30-3:30 pm. COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be announced. It will coincide with the physician’s clinic. Claflin TimelyCare Services The University’s telehealth service, Claflin TimelyCare health (http://timelycare.com/claflin or 833-484-6359), provides Free 24-hour/7 days a week of medical and mental health services via telecommunication services to the students. Students will receive a virtual consult to assess and evaluate their symptoms. At that time, they are administered free patient care or professional advice (by licensed professionals) without coming into the clinic. This service reduces wait times and loss of class time. Treatment plans can also begin immediately. All students, after completing school registration, are required to register with TimelyCare.
Common Symptoms of COVID-19 Many persons may not display symptoms (asymptomatic) or may display very mild symptoms. Those who are asymptomatic or display mild symptoms are still infectious. Typical symptoms of COVID-19 can include all or some of the following: • • • • •
fever or chills cough shortness of breath or difficulty breathing fatigue muscle or body aches
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headache new loss of taste or smell sore throat congestion or runny nose nausea or vomiting
Severe or acute symptoms include: • trouble breathing • persistent pain or pressure in the chest • confusion • inability to wake or stay awake • bluish lips or face 18 | C L A F L I N U N I V E R S I T Y • R E O P E N I N G P L A N • FA L L 20 21
