Author: Erin Harpine

COVID Vaccine Clinic with Giant Pharmacy

Student Health Services and Employee Health and Well-Being are partnering with Giant Pharmacy to hold a COVID Vaccine Clinic on-campus. Mason students, faculty, and staff with health insurance coverage can get an updated COVID vaccine. The 24/25 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available. By appointment. Sign up online with Sign Up Genius.

Event Details

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Location: HUB Ballroom, Fairfax Campus

Giant Pharmacy Sign Up

Using Health Insurance

COVID vaccines from Giant are fully covered for students with the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
COVID vaccines from Giant are fully covered for faculty and staff with COVA insurance.
Those with other health insurance should contact their insurance provider to verify coverage before scheduling an appointment.
- Updated COVID vaccines are generally covered through private health insurance when given by an in-network provider.
- Student Health Services and Employee Health and Well-Being cannot guarantee coverage or payment by your insurance company.

Bring your valid photo ID (a driver’s license or passport) and health insurance ID to the event. Print and complete the Giant Vaccine Consent form (found on the Sign Up Genius) and bring it with you. Wear a short sleeve shirt.

Need to find a covered vaccine provider?

Those with Kaiser insurance can visit kp.org to find vaccination locations near you.
Visit vaccines.gov to find local vaccine providers.

Winter Wellness Flu Shot Clinic

Get your flu shot on-campus on Thursday, October 10, 2024. By appointment only, sign up online. Clinic will be in the Johnson Center Dewberry Hall from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the Fairfax Campus.

Bring a photo ID. Wear short sleeves.

Flu shot with Student Health Services

For students with the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan or self-pay ($30), schedule your appointment online in the Patient Portal.

Steps to sign up:

Log into the Patient Portal.
Go to Appt in the navigation menu.
Select “Flu Clinic – Student Health Services” in Locations and click Submit button.
Fill out all dropdowns, choose all providers from the drop-down menu.
Select October 10 to schedule an appointment when the calendar appears. Sign up for a time.

Students with Another Health Insurance Plan

Giant Pharmacy will be present to provide flu shots. If you have health insurance, you can schedule an appointment for a flu shot.

Contact your health insurance provider to ensure coverage before getting your flu shot at the on-campus clinic. Flu vaccination is generally no-cost with most health insurance plans when you get your vaccine with an in-network provider. Student Health cannot guarantee coverage or payment by your insurance company.

Download & print the Giant Pharmacy’s consent form (pdf). Bring completed form to your appointment.

Bring your insurance ID card and a valid form of ID.

Giant Pharmacy Sign Up

Students with Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance

Kaiser Permanente will be present to provide flu shots. Sign up in the Kaiser online member portal.

Bring your insurance ID card and a valid form of ID.

Contact your health insurance provider prior to the clinic date to ensure coverage before getting your flu shot at the on-campus clinic. Student Health cannot guarantee coverage or payment by your insurance company.

Kaiser Portal Sign Up

High Volume of Immunization Calls

The Immunization Office is currently experiencing a high volume of calls and submissions. Immunization records are processed by staff in the order received.

You will receive a secure message in the Patient Portal once your records have been processed. Please do not call if your only inquiry is whether your records have been processed to allow other questions to be answered. Visit our Immunization webpage for answers to many common questions and additional information.

Free STI testing with NovaSalud

Student Health Services is partnering with NovaSalud to provide FREE confidential STI testing and counseling for students. Sign up on Sign Up Genius. All students are welcome. Appointments recommended, walk-ins on a space available basis only.

DATE: Wednesday, October 9
TIME: 11 – 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Student Health Services, SUB 1, Room 2300

Take charge of your health and know your status. STI testing offered:

Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Hepatitis C
HIV
Syphilis

Screening for most STIs will be done with a genital, throat, or rectal swab. Some tests may be conducted with a urine or blood test. A healthcare professional will talk with you about the tests that are right for you. You will get your test results within a few days. For HIV screening, a rapid fingerstick blood test is used and you will get your result at the event.

NovaSalud will also offer free NARCAN – an over-the-counter nasal spray that reverses opioid overdose, free Fentanyl testing strips, and free condoms and lube.

Club Sports Physical Clinics

Get in the game with a club sports physical exam! Student Health Services is hosting Club Sports Physical Clinics on-campus in SUB 1, room 2300. By appointment only. Call 703-993-2831 to schedule, press option 1.

Upcoming Dates:

September 13 from 2 – 4 p.m.

September 17 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

September 20 from 12:30 -4 p.m.

September 24 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

September 27 from 2 – 4 p.m.

October 1 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Complete any forms and bring them to your appointment. Your appointment will take about 30 minutes. The cost for the physical exam is $30; pay online after your visit.

The Sports Physical Clinics are open to any student planning to participate in a fall club sport. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact Student Health Services early so that your spot can be made available for another athlete.

Student Health earns LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer Designation

George Mason University Student Health Services earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Student Health Services is proud to be one of the 462 facilities to receive the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2024. A record 1,065 healthcare facilities participated in the current HEI survey and rigorous scoring process.

The High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation means facilities are going beyond the basics when it comes to adopting policies and practices in LGBTQ+ patient care. The Healthcare Equality Index helps people find facilities where inclusive and welcoming policies and practices are the standard of care. The full report can be found here.

“This designation helps to set a standard among college health providers and universities, promoting a continuous conversation with the LGBTQ+ community and health care professionals,” said Megan Symanowitz, health promotion nurse. “Student Health Services will continue to strive to create an environment where our LGBTQ+ students feel supported, and all students can access patient-centered healthcare to help them thrive at George Mason,” said Symanowitz.