University Medical Centre

Dr. B. A. Ojelowo
Medical Officer, Chrisland University

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Overview:

The University Medical Centre plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of both students and staff by offering a range of accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare services. Its primary focus is on promoting a healthy campus environment through preventive care, medical treatment and health education.

Services Provided:

Key Roles of the Medical Centre:

1. Primary Healthcare Provider: The medical Centre serves as the first point of contact for students and staff seeking medical attention. It provides general outpatient services for minor illnesses and injuries.
2. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: In addition to treating illnesses, the Centre emphasizes preventive care. It conducts regular health education campaigns, wellness workshops, and screenings to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent the spread of diseases.
3. Emergency Response: The Centre is equipped to handle medical emergencies, providing immediate care and referring severe cases to specialized hospitals when necessary.
4. Referral Services: For specialized or complex medical needs, the medical centre collaborates with other hospitals, ensuring continuity of care for more serious health issues.

Health Policies

The University Health Centre operates under comprehensive health policies aimed at fostering a healthy campus environment. These policies ensure that both preventive and curative healthcare services are delivered effectively to students and staff.

• Confidentiality and Privacy: All medical records and consultations are treated with strict confidentiality, ensuring that personal health information is protected.
• Mandatory Health Screenings: New students and staff are required to undergo health screenings during their admission or onboarding process. This ensures that any underlying health conditions are detected and managed early.
• Health and Safety Regulations: The center follows protocols for infection control, sanitation, and emergency response to maintain a safe campus environment.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency cases are promptly attended to at the medical center and there is a standby ambulance to convey specialized cases to our affiliated hospitals if need be. 

Facilities And Equipment

The University Medical Centre is a four warded, fifteen bedded medical center with a big reception, consulting rooms, pharmacy store, dressing room and other areas of the center.

Equipment and facilities include;

• Ambulance
• Wheelchairs
• Televisions
• Hospital Beds
• Desktops
• Drip stands
• Air Conditioner
• Weighing Scale
• Water Dispenser
• Refrigerator
• Sterilizer
• Printer
• Nebulizer
• Blood Pressure Monitoring Machine
• First Aid Boxes
• Washing Machine
• Chairs and Tables
• Oxygen cylinders
• Fire extinguisher
• Stretcher
• Fan
• WiFi system
• Screen

List of Staff at the Centre