What is the basic information I should know about the Rural Community Health Center?

The Health Center is an outpatient medical clinic that is staffed by two full-time family, board-certified physicians employed by the Institute. In addition, the Center is staffed with four Registered Nurses, an office staff. We are open Monday thru Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 07:00p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. We are comparable to the many family practices like your own . Because we are part of the FIMT's Division of Student Affairs and offer medical services to students, we provide our care and services at the lowest possible costs with the goal of balancing the budget by the end of each year.The low costs passed on to our patients is done very purposefully.

What services are offered at the Health Center?

We offer most or all of the services viz. Radiology, Dental, Physiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Laboratory, Pharmacology,Ultrasonography (4-D) and much more offered by your own family provider. About 12,500 patient visits are handled annually for illnesses, minor injuries that may require sutures, or burn treatment, physicals, and many more services. Please visit services for more information on what we do for our patients.

Does the Health Center do pap smears and pelvic exams?

Yes. As part of our women s health clinic, the Health Center performs annual pap smears and pelvic exams. These are recommended for all women 18 years of age and older, or sooner if sexually active. This service is by appointment only. Please call the Health Center for more information about women?s health services. birth control pills, contraceptives etc.)

Does the Health Center do x-rays?

Yes, the Center has its own X-ray plants where all the routine and specialized x-rays are done on the most nominal rates. If a patient requires x-rays, the Health Center physician will refer the patient to the Radiology Department. The x-ray results will be sent to the Health Center?s physician for follow-up.

Do I need an appointment to be seen at the Health Center?

The Health Center is both a walk-in and appointment-based clinic for acute illnesses, accidents, and injuries. Walk-in patients are seen in the order they arrive, although more urgent cases are seen sooner. Those with more serious emergencies should consider going to the emergency room at the Center. During cold and flu season, time may not allow all who walk in to be seen during office hours. Coming in early usually gives the walk-in patient less of a waiting time to see the doctor.