Services and Support

Other Resources — Personal/Health Services

Barber/Cosmetologist Services

Visit the Barber/Cosmetology Department Web site to see a list of services and hours of operation.

Dental Hygiene Clinic

The Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on the fifth floor of the Downtown Education Center, is a teaching institution where dental hygiene students perform oral prophylaxis (cleaning) and other dental services such as x-rays, study models, topical fluoride treatments, sealants and oral hygiene instruction. These services are available to all students of the college and the community for a small fee. For information you can call (608) 258-2400.

The service cannot be construed as a complete dental and oral examination. The interpretation of x-rays and the diagnosis of dental defects are not the purpose of this clinic, but the information obtained by the dental hygiene student is available to the patient’s dentist upon request. A dentist makes the proper interpretation of any diagnostic material as required by state law.

Health Education

The Health Education Center, Room 133, offers many health programs and provides resources and information for students. This health education emphasis will enable students to make informed decisions and be self-directed regarding their own personal health and wellness. Various informational tables and health screenings are held throughout the year including a Wellness Fair.

Direct health care is not available for students or staff on MATC campuses. However, a number of public and private agencies are available for students’ direct health care needs. These agencies include, but are not limited to Dean Care Clinics, Public Health Departments, UW Physicians Plus, and Concentra Medical Center. For nonlife-threatening emergencies, accidents, or incidents, these agencies may be contacted. As always, 911 should be called in the event of an emergency.

All students are expected to be responsible for their own health care and insurance and to have a physician or clinic as their primary care provider. The MATC District does not assume responsibility for any medical expenses.

Student Health Insurance Plan

A student health insurance plan covering accident and illness is available to students attending MATC. Information and enrollment forms are available during registration and in the Student Life office throughout the year.

Massage Clinic

Students in the Therapeutic Massage Program staff and operate the MATC Massage Clinic. Located on the downtown Madison campus, the clinic offers massages by appointment to the public in the spring (beginning mid-March), summer and fall (beginning in October). There is a small fee charged for full-hour massages. In addition, students offer free chair massages a few times during the year. For more information, call (608) 258-2367.

Nail Technician Services

Visit the Barber/Cosmetology Department Web site to see a list of services and hours of operation.

Optical Dispensary & Vision Screenings

The Optical Dispensary, located in Room 314 at the Truax Campus, is operated by optometric technician students under instructor supervision and serves students, staff and faculty. Free-of-charge services include adjustments and minor repair of eyewear; and vision and eye health screenings, which determine whether an individual requires further eye care from a vision specialist. Vision screenings are available by appointment only. Students and staff may also purchase dress and safety glasses from the optical dispensary. Hours for the optical dispensary and vision-screening services are posted each semester and listed periodically in the student and staff bulletins. Call (608) 246-6472 for vision screening appointments or (608) 246-6272 for dispensary hours, appointments and information.

Last Modified: March 10, 2006

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