The Health Center offers free assessment,
diagnosis, and treatment or referral for common illnesses. Certain
services are available for a fee (marked by $).
- Physical examinations for academic, sports, nursing, or
job-related requirements
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- DMV eye exams for driver license renewals
- Tuberculosis screen ($)
- Weight control and dietary management
- Prescription renewals
- Skin care
- Tests for anemia and urinary tract infections
- Flu shots ($)
- Tests for strep throat and mononucleosis ($)
- Health education
- Mental health counseling available through the Counseling
Center
- Routine laboratory tests (blood work and urinalysis) ($)
- X-ray orders referrals
- Information for travel immunization requirements
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vaporizers and crutches are available for short-term loan ($-if
not returned)
- Other health problems common to college age population
Cost of treatments is covered by the Health
Center and Counseling Center fee. Students are responsible to pay
for certain services, tests and vaccines obtain at the center.
Also, any type of medical expenses like lab or x-ray procdures
performed outside the college facilities is the student's
responsibility.
If health care off campus is needed, the
student is responsible for the fees charged by the medical provider
of that care. The Health Center or other RWC staff will help make
arrangements for such health care if needed.
A student who needs a prescription but is
unable to afford it may request a short-term loan from the Office
of Student Services in the Rinker Community Service Center.
Additional Information:
Allergic and Medical
Reactions Students with known medical conditions
(such as diabetes or a history of seizures) or allergies may find
it a good practice to alert a close friend or Residence Hall Staff
member as a precautionary measure. This is particularly important
for any off-campus activities in which a student may
participate.
Dormitory Visits by the Nurse
Practitioner It is the policy of the college that
only in extreme illness should a dormitory visit be requested. The
supplies and equipment needed to assist a student in illness are
kept in the health center. Therefore, the best care can be given at
the health center location.
Class Passes For
Illness/Injury The Health Center does
not supply class passes for illness. A professor may call
the Health Center to verify a student's contact with this office.
However, the nature of the illness or contact will not be
disclosed.
Special Diets If
student is on a medical prescribed diet, please contact the Health
Center. Details for obtaining special meal provisions is required
to be arrange will student, nurse practitioner, and the Director of
Food Services.