Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to receive services from Lang Wellness Center?

All students, faculty and staff may use the Health Center.

Do I need to make an appointment to receive services?

Lang Wellness Center is a counselor directed facility under the medical direction of Dr. Jamil Hussain. The health center is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (T, W, Th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the summer) for nursing assessments, treatment and referrals, please call 815-226-4083 for an appointment. Appointments are required for counseling services and can be made via phone, e-mail or in person at the health center. Appointments should be scheduled for matters such as medical incompletes and withdrawals, medical meal plan exemptions, physician appointments and disability accommodations.

Is there a physician on staff at the health center?

Dr. Jamil Hussain is available to see students on Tuesday afternoons by appointment for physical exams and assessment/ treatment of illness or injury. All visits are by appointment only and require a prior assessment and referral by Lang Wellness Center nurses. If students are insured under the Rockford University student health plan, the health center staff will process your visit. If your health insurance is through any other carrier, your student account will be billed for the visit, and the insurance claim form will be filed with your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.

Where is Lang Wellness Center located?

Lang Wellness Center is located across from the Howard Colman Library and next to Cummings Complex.

What do I do in case of injury/illness after hours or in case of an emergency?

Students are encouraged to visit the health center during normal operating hours for an assessment and/or referral if they are feeling ill. If injury or illness occurs after hours, there are several local options available. When receiving services at any outside facility, please remember to take your insurance card!

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Will other students, faculty, staff or my parents find out that I am receiving services at Lang Wellness Center?

All information and visits are CONFIDENTIAL. Information cannot be released or exchanged without written consent. Confidentiality may be waived only for instances in which an individual is a danger to oneself or others. All staff must report suspected child abuse/neglect in accordance with the Mandated Reporter Act.

Are immunizations available at Lang Wellness Center?

Lang Wellness Center has immunizations available for students.

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What forms does Lang Wellness Center require?

Lang Wellness Center requires students to have a personal health history, up to date immunizations, and an online insurance waiver or enrollment form.

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What should I do if I am sick and must miss class?

All students should be aware of the attendance policy for each of their classes. The student is responsible for contacting the professor regarding the missed class(es) and any work that is missed. Lang Wellness Center will contact instructors to inform them of a student’s illness if the student is seen at the health center and is determined to be too ill to attend class, OR if Lang Wellness Center receives medical documentation from a physician regarding the illness or injury. Final decisions regarding missed classes and work are at the discretion of the individual instructor.

What does it mean if I have a “hold” on my account?

Illinois State Law and Lang Wellness Center require proof of immunizations. Students who fail to turn in immunization records will have a Health Center Hold applied to their student account which prevents the student from registering for their classes. Deadline information for immunization records is available at Lang Wellness Center. Call 815-226-4083 or email healthcenter@rockford.edu for more details.

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