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December 9, 2016, Filed Under: General

Winter Break Health and Safety

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Whether you’ll be travelling for the holidays or “stay-cationing” here in Austin, keep the following tips in mind this Winter Break:

  1. Remember to keep your insurance card with you at ALL times.
  2. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation so you don’t run out unexpectedly.
  3. Know where to seek care for different medical needs.
    • University Health Services is available until 1/12/17 to all students registered for Fall (including Fall graduates).  However, UHS will be closed 12/23/16 through 1/1/17 for Winter Break.
    • For severe or potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a local hospital emergency room.
    • For conditions or injuries that can be treated outside of an emergency room but require prompt attention, use a local Urgent Care Clinic.
  4. Don’t forget to use in-network providers to save money.  You can find providers around the country in the BlueCross/BlueShield network.
  5. Take advantage of the UHS Nurse Advice Line at 512-475-6877. This service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

Have a fun and safe Winter Break!

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