The University Health Center is operated under the supervision of
Parkview Huntington Hospital.
The Health Center is located in the lower level of Wright Hall.
Nursing services provide first aid care, generalized treatment of
common illnesses and injuries, and medical referrals as needed.
There is no charge for treatment and no appointment is necessary.
Educational materials on a variety of topics are also available.
Students are encouraged to see the nurse before
making arrangements to see a physician. The nurse shall initiate referral to
a physician at the student’s request. The Health Center maintains a
confidential daily log indicating the name, date, time, and primary
complaint on all visits, in addition to a personal confidential record
documenting any evaluation, treatment, or referral provided to the student.
To contact the registered nurse at Huntington
University, call (260) 359-4092.
All students are required to have the following
on file in the Health Center:
1. A completed
Health record physical form
signed by a licensed physician. (Download form
in
Acrobat
PDF format.)
and must
be completed and returned by the due date of August 1.
2. Proof of immunization including
meningitis vaccine,
measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, TB testing and polio as per current
requirements of the American Health Association.
3.
Proof of Health Insurance valid for the academic year, or proof of
participation in the University’s Health Insurance program.
Emergency Situations -
In the event of medical emergencies, or if students evaluated by the Health
Center nurse experience a worsening of their condition, the R.D. (or R.A. in the
R.D.’s absence) should be notified for referral to the University physician or
the Parkview Huntington Hospital Emergency Room. Whenever any doubt exists the
R.D. should contact the University physician or Emergency Room. The R.D. shall
inform the nurse of any referrals or incidents. |
