Medical Information and Records

(706) 379-5057 | smcclure@yhc.edu

All students are required to have medical insurance coverage in compliance with the Affordable Care Act. International students are required to purchase an international student medical insurance policy that is effective prior to entering the United States and that remains in effect until the student permanently arrives back in their home country. For questions contact Sandy McClure at (706) 379-5057 or smcclure@yhc.edu.

The College complies with all legal and ethical obligations to safeguard personal health information. Medical records will only be released or disclosed in a manner that is consistent with ethical and legal obligations to protect the medical privacy of persons who have Personal Health Information (PHI) on file.

The College provides degree-seeking students with access to the Virtual Care Group at no additional charge. Service includes: virtual physician visits, mental health visits, and crisis counseling. If you are ill or injured, you should seek medical care with a provider, locally, at home, or through the Virtual Care Group. All students are encouraged to have a first aid kit on hand that is stocked with basic over-the-counter needs including adhesive bandages of various sizes, pain reliever, medication for gastrointestinal discomfort and symptoms, antibiotic cream, a means of cleaning minor cuts and scrapes, and any other items that the student may use on regular basis.