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Earlham College Health Services
Health Services hours are:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(occasionally closed for Convocation on Wednesday)
(765) 983-1328 Telephone
(765) 983-1488 Fax
EHS offers ambulatory care and is located
on the south wing of the first floor of Olvey-Andis Hall.
Students who require physician intervention are seen (by appointment only) by a Board Certified Physician in Family Practice at EHS on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. A Nurse Practitioner provides gynecologic services (by appointment only) at EHS. The clinic dates are published in Around the Heart.
Health Services is closed during Earlham College breaks.
Services Provided (available to full-time students)
*Doctor appointments
*Care of acute illnesses/and injuries
*Clinical lab testing
*Reproductive services including examination, lab tests, treatment, and education
*Walk-in nurse visits and triage for doctor visits
*Immunizations
*Health Education
*Travel related services
*Free Pamphlets
Health-related programs with an emphasis on wellness are presented throughout the year. The resource center for health education is located in EHS. EHS also has a Self-Care Room for students to use to learn about and independently care for respiratory infections, sore throats and other minor illnesses. Health Services does not handle or process insurance claims.
Students who are ill and miss classes are responsible for notifying their professors concerning missed classes/assignments. Excuses are not provided by Health Services.
General Fees
* There is no charge to be seen by the nurse or doctor.
* There are fees for prescription medications, lab work and some medical treatments.
* Prescriptions cannot be returned or refunded.
* Payment is not due at the time of service. Fees are billed to the student’s account.
* The student must initiate all insurance claims. Students are encouraged to see us for any health- related concern.
Eligibility for Services
All full-time (registered for 12-credit hours) students at Earlham College, full-time students at Bethany Seminary, Earlham School of Religion and students enrolled in the graduate education programs are eligible to visit Health Services.
Health Services provides acute care to students. Those with chronic or long-term illness are encouraged to maintain the care of their home practitioner, or establish themselves with a doctor in the community who is able to address their particular needs.
Our Mission
The staff of Earlham Health Services believes your health is one of your most important assets. Our goal is to help you reach and maintain an optimal level of health. In order for you to reach that goal, we are here to:
* Provide care for acute illness and injuries;
* Help you learn how to care for minor illnesses or injuries and to determine when it is appropriate to seek medical care;
* Further your knowledge about your body and health conditions so that you can make responsible decisions about your personal health throughout life; and
* Provide educational literature and programs on health issues.
Making the Most of Your Visit
* Please be on time for your appointment. If you will not make your appointment, please call and cancel in advance.
* Indicate how long you have had each symptom and be as specific as possible in listing your symptoms.
* Indicate all medications you are currently taking or have taken within the last three weeks.
* Inform the nurse and physician of any recent laboratory work handled by another healthcare provider.
* Ask the nurse or physician for an explanation of anything you do not understand during your examination.
* Bring a current health insurance prescription card with you when you visit the physician.
How to Talk to Your Health Care Provider
* Be honest and open especially concerning your history.
* If you have questions regarding your health, write them down ahead of time. No question is foolish or insignificant. This is the time to discuss your concerns.
* Do not respond with a simple "yes" or "no" to questions about the conditions of parts of your body, more information is needed. Give specific examples of problems you have been experiencing. For example: "Do you have headaches?" "Yes, once a day, usually in the evening."
* If the examination is for employment or a college program, be sure that the physician records all data on the form provided by the employer, college, etc., and not only what appears on your medical record. If you are requesting a full physical exam at Health Services, prepare to spend some time with the nurse.
* Laboratory testing is an important part of a physical examination. Some age levels indicate the need for testing that may not be necessary at other ages. The medical consultant cannot tell by looking at you whether you have infected urine, low hemoglobin, or high blood sugar. Some lab tests can be completed at the Health Center; other lab tests must be sent to an off campus facility.
*There is a fee for each lab test.
* We recommend that you call the Health Service within one week after a test was sent for analysis to obtain results.
* You, as a patient, have a right to know what is being done and why. If in doubt, ask. You also have the right to refuse any tests if you do not receive a satisfactory explanation for why they should be ordered.
Health Services Staff
Mary Ann Stienbarger, B.S.N., R.N., Director of Health Services
stienma@earlham.edu
Gail Miller, B.S.N., R.N., C., Nurse
millegaEarlham.edu
Kathy Wuertemberger, B.S.N., RN, Nurse
wuertka@earlham.edu
Mary Ann Barrett, M.S.N, C.R.N.P., Nurse Practitioner
Howard Deitsch, M.D., Physician
Andrew Deitsch, M.D., Physician
Counseling and Health Services Offices
Student Development
Olvey-Andis Hall First Floor
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