COVID-19 Information

Reporting Positive COVID Test Results

If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 , you may submit your results via this online form.

If you submit your results, you will be sent two emails with further instructions to your jhu.edu email address.

However if you determine you are ill enough that you need medical care, The Homewood Student Health and Wellness Center is available to provide nurse triage, telemedicine and in some cases, in-person visits to students who are sick with COVID-19 and are eligible to use the Homewood Student Health & Wellness Center.

Testing for COVID-19

If you are feeling unwell and have some symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please obtain a home antigen test. At present, FREE Home Antigen tests are available to Johns Hopkins Students in our vending machine. The vending machine is located in the lobby of the Homewood Student Health & Wellness Center.

Should you be tested?

  • Do you currently have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? These include:
    • fever
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • runny nose or congestion
    • muscle aches
    • fatigue
    • diarrhea or vomiting
    • headache
    • unexplained loss of sense of taste or smell

 

How to Self-Isolate if your are COVID positive

You should isolate from others when you have COVID-19. You should stay home for at least 5 days and separate from others in your living accommodation as much as possible.

  • Wear a high quality mask if you must be around others and when in public.
  • Use a separate bathroom if possible.
  • Do not travel!
  • Don’t share personal items, like towels.
  • Increase rest, good nutrition and fluids.
  • If you have severe symptoms, like trouble breathing, seek immediate emergency medical care.

DIning/Food Information for Undergraduate Residential Students at Homewood & Peabody:

PDF Document: Wellness Meal Mobile Order Instructions_ reduced

 

You can end your isolation after Day 5 if:

  • You never had any symptoms, despite positive COVID test
  • Your symptoms are improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours without taking any fever-reducing medication, like Tylenol, Paracetamol or Ibuprofen).

If your symptoms are not improving or you continue to have a fever, you should continue to isolate until:

  • Your symptoms are improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours without taking any fever-reducing medication, like Tylenol, Paracetamol or Ibuprofen).

After you end your isolation please continue to limit any possible exposure to others until Day 11 by following these rules:

  • Wear a high quality mask when around other people indoors.
  • Avoid being around immunocompromised people.

Additional information regarding Isolation & a calculator to help you determine your isolation time period, can be found on the CDC webpage .

Scheduling & Appointments

The Student Health and Wellness Center can be reached by calling 410-516-8270.

Please note:

  • When the clinic is closed you will be connected with our nurse advice line by calling our main number. We will follow-up on all messages the next business day.
  • Please call us rather than walk in, so that initial guidance can be provided by phone. We will screen all patients for COVID-19 before making an appointment or having you stop in.
  • Students with more than 2 COVID-like symptoms will be asked to test for COVID with a home antigen test prior to making their appointment.

Telemedicine Appointments

We have added telemedicine (via Doxy.me) as a service.

Additionally, please note:

  • If an in-person visit is medically necessary for a COVID-19 positive patient, the appointment will be held in our annex at 3101 N Charles Street (across the street from our main clinic)

Telemedicine at the SHWC

The Student Health and Wellness Center is pleased to announce the introduction of telemedicine for our students from the Homewood, Peabody campuses & School of Education.. You can now see a medical provider for treatment using online services for many common medical conditions, via telemedicine appointments. All appointments will utilize the Doxy.me application to maintain a secure network. Telemedicine visits are free of charge.

Appointments

Telemedicine visits with our highly trained medical staff, including our physicians and nurse practitioners, are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.

Appointments must be scheduled ahead of time by calling 410-516-8270 from 8:30 a.m to 4:45 p.m EST.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a telemedicine visit through SHWC:

  • You must be a student from the Homewood or Peabody campus.
  • You must have access to the SHWC web portal to securely communicate with your provider before and after your appointment.
  • You must have the Telehealth, Telemedicine Services Acknowledgement completed and submitted, along with completing any relevant patient visit forms prior to your appointment. You will be sent an email with instructions once you book your appointment.
  • In most cases, you must be physically located in the State of Maryland during your visit. This allows the SHWC to remain compliant with state and federal telehealth regulations.

Prior to your telehealth visit, please ensure the following:

  • You are familiar with how to access the Doxy.me application.
  • You are in a private location.
  • You have a list of your medications available, both prescription and over-the-counter.
  • If you have a thermometer or blood pressure cuff, please have them available to assist your provider with your visit.
  • Consider using headphones or earbuds to increase privacy and decrease background noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is telemedicine?

Telemedicine is a provider appointment which uses both audio and visual technology to provide clinical services from a remote location, allowing medical care in a convenient and secure environment.

Who is eligible for telemedicine?

All currently enrolled Homewood, Peabody & School of Education students are eligible for telemedicine visits at SHWC. Patients are required to be physically located in the state of Maryland at the time of their telemedicine visit.

What are the benefits of telemedicine?

Telemedicine allows you to:

  • Continue your relationship with your medical provider or establish a relationship with a new provider without coming to the office
  • Remain in your own safe and secure location while addressing common ailments and handling routine problems typically treated and seen at the SHWC.
  • Schedule medical visits at a time that is convenient for you between classes or other obligations.
  • Save money and inconvenience on transportation and parking.
  • Save time by limiting travel to the SHWC.
  • Avoid having to come out in inclement weather.

What types of provider visits are available via telemedicine?

Please call the SHWC appointment line at 410-516-8270 and a patient service coordinator will determine if your medical concern can be addressed by a telemedicine visit. Some examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Latent TB Consults
  • STI screening without symptoms
  • Rashes
  • Acne
  • Birth control
  • Specialty referrals
  • Travel Consults

How do I schedule a telemedicine visit?

Call our patient service coordinators at 410-516-8270, and they will be happy to guide you through the appointment process and send you an email with the information on how to access the consent form and patient visit forms, along with the link to the virtual provider appointment.

What hours are available for telemedicine visits?

The SHWC is currently offering telemedicine visits during our normal business hours.

How do I know my telemedicine visit will be private and secure?

The Doxy.me application that Johns Hopkins University uses is deemed compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and is considered private and secure.

How do I prepare for my telemedicine visit?

Prior to your telemedicine visit please ensure:

  • You are familiar with how to access the Doxy.me application.
  • You are in a private location.
  • You have a list of your medications available, both prescription and over-the-counter, or have your medication bottles with you.
  • Consider using headphones or earbuds to increase privacy and decrease background noise.
  • If you have a thermometer or blood pressure cuff, please have them available to assist your provider with your visit.

What happens if I miss my appointment?

We would appreciate advance notice if you are unable to keep your appointment. We will make an attempt to reschedule you as soon as possible if the schedule permits.

What if I need lab work completed?

If your provider orders lab work, immunizations, a blood pressure check, or other services that cannot be done in a virtual visit, the provider will order these for you and assist you in scheduling an office visit for these, or have you call the office number to have a patient service coordinator assist you.