1.0 Reason for Policy

To identify University Health Service (UHS) as a student service unit, its location and scope of services.


2.0 Policy Statement

2.1 UHS is located at 104 University Centre. UHS’ mandate is to provide primary health care services to the students of the University of Manitoba (UofM). The clinic is staffed by physicians, nurses and office staff members.

2.2 Medical services provided include, but are not limited to:

a) Routine health care including well person checkups and immunizations;

b) Comprehensive medical services for both acute (though not emergency) and chronic medical illness;

c) Reproductive health care including prenatal and postnatal care;

d) Travel health consultation and immunizations;

e) Referrals for medical/psychiatric specialist consultation when appropriate;

f) Education regarding lifestyle choices; and

g) Health education and promotion in conjunction with Student Affairs units, UMSU, other University faculties and student groups to promote a high standard of personal and community health on campus.

2.3 UHS offers services by appointment which may be booked in advance or the same day.

2.4 Medical emergencies on campus are best dealt with by calling the University emergency line ‘555’ and security services will arrange for an ambulance.

2.5 UHS follows The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) as well as The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) with respect to confidentiality of all personal and medical information entrusted to the clinic.

3.0 Accountability

3.1 The University Secretary is responsible for advising the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, or designate, that a formal review of the Policy is required.

3.2 The Vice-President (Academic) and Provost, or designate, is responsible for the communication, administration and interpretation of this Policy.


4.0 Secondary Documents

4.1 The Vice-President (Academic) and Provost may approve Procedures which are secondary to and comply with this Policy.


5.0 Review

5.1 Formal policy reviews will be conducted every ten (10) years. The next scheduled review date for this Policy is November 30, 2022.

5.2 In the interim, this Policy may be revised or rescinded if:

(a) the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost deems necessary; or

(b) the relevant Bylaw, Regulations or Policy is revised or rescinded.

5.3 If this Policy is revised or rescinded, all Secondary Documents will be reviewed as soon as reasonably possible in order to ensure that they:

(a) comply with the revised Policy; or

(b) are in turn rescinded.

6.0 Effect on Previous Statements

6.1 This Policy supersedes Policy 502: University Health Service (September 14, 1987).

7.0 Cross References

University Health Service Procedures