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
medical physical
examination form signed by a licensed physician.
(Download
form
in
Acrobat
PDF format.)
2. Proof of immunization including 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 College’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. |
