Guidelines for COVID-19 and Flu
Health Care at USCB is Through Community Partnerships
We recognize that student health and well-being are important aspects of student success. Although the University of South Carolina Beaufort does not have an on-campus health center, the university is served by a mobile health unit and is located close to healthcare facilities including urgent care, three hospitals, and two DHEC clinics.
New in 2025: USCB Partners with BJHCHS
Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services (BJHCHS) provides the medical
services listed below and more.
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Annual physical exams
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Wellness and nutrition counseling
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Lab tests
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Vaccinations
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Mental health/Social worker counseling
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Chronic care (diabetes, hypertension, ADHD, etc.)
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Acute episodic care (sick visits, acute care, etc.)
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On-site flu/strep/COVID-19 testing
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Screenings (HIV and STD)
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Sports physicals
Students can seek medical attention at the mobile unit, via virtual health visits, or through in-person appointments at BJHCHS health centers in Hardeeville, Okatie, Beaufort (Port Royal), Sheldon, St. Helena, Estill and Hampton. The mobile unit is on the Bluffton Campus every other Monday from 8:30am - 5:00pm, outside Campus Center.
Email form to Velinda Morales at vmorales@bjhchs.org. Students only need to register once.
Cost
No student will be denied care due to lack of resources or lack of health insurance. Students seeking help for medical expenses should apply for aid via the Student Emergency Fund.
Contact
DHEC
At its clinics in Bluffton and Beaufort, South Carolina's DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) will provide the following:
- Pap smear and breast exam
- Contraception
- Testing for sexually transmitted infection
- HIV PrEP referral for confidential care
- HIV and Hepatitis C testing
- Select immunizations
- Referrals to other healthcare providers as needed
Two Locations to Serve Students
Beaufort DHEC Clinic
601 Wilmington St
Beaufort, SC
Bluffton DHEC Clinic
4819 Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton, SC
Cost
Services are completely confidential and at low or no cost to USCB students (based on student income).
Contact
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Nicole Smith RN, BSN, Lowcountry DHEC Preventive Health Program Coordinator at 803-457-3020.