WCU and Hattiesburg Clinic open new student health clinic
William Carey University and Hattiesburg Clinic have partnered to form William Carey Student Health, offering health care services on the Hattiesburg campus. William Carey Student Health is available to all currently enrolled William Carey University students.
Medical providers will offer evaluation for cough and fever illnesses along with evaluation and testing for COVID-19 related symptoms and exposure concerns.
“William Carey is so thankful to Hattiesburg Clinic for the cooperation in establishing this campus clinic,” said WCU President Dr. Tommy King. “This is another example of our effort to provide a safe environment for our students and employees.
“Our students will be returning to campus in the midst of a pandemic and the university felt it was important to provide services on campus to help reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Valerie Bridgeforth, WCU Vice President for Student Support.
“Our campus community has adjusted to many modifications, from daily health screenings to limited class sizes. We hope this will be another resource our campus constituents will utilize as we navigate through the pandemic with a focus on the health and safety of our campus community.”
“Both of our organizations realize the value of controlling the spread of the disease and creating a health environment here at William Carey,” said Jessica M. Tullos, DO, Hattiesburg Clinic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
“We believe establishing the clinic on campus will be a valuable tool not only for the students but for faculty and staff here on campus.”
Located on campus in Crawford Hall, the clinic will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Students will utilize Hattiesburg Clinic’s Iris system to schedule appointments. For more information, visit
wmcarey.edu/student-health or call (601) 318-6515.
