General Information
The Student Health Service in an on-campus clinic which provides medical and Counseling Services to full time students. All students are required to complete a health questionnaire, have a physical exam, and meet immunization requirements before their enrollment at Washington College.
- 2008 Health Awareness Calendar (PDF)
- Temporary Medical Insurance Brochure for Graduating Seniors (PDF)
Hours of Operation
- Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - noon, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Phone: 410-778-7261
- Fax: 410-810-7101
Campus Location
The location for both Student Health Services and Student Counseling Services is the first floor, Queen Anne's House.
Procedures
The College Health Services is open for student care daily during the regular academic year. Students are seen by appointments. To make an appointment stop in to Health Services or dial ext. 7261 on campus or 410-778-7261 off campus. Do not attempt to make an appointment by contacting us through by e-mail. During busy cold and flu seasons we aren't able to check our e-mail as frequently as we would like to and your message might not be read the day you send it.
Students with sudden onset of illness or injury may utilize a walk-in system for urgent care needs. Students with urgent care needs will be triaged to the appropriate care giver by a registered nurse. Students will be seen by the Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, or Physician. You must present your college ID card to receive services. All services are confidential and information cannot be released to administration, faculty, parents, etc., without your permission. Students with illnesses requiring observations or bed rest for short periods of time are kept in the Health Services with nursing services provided. Those requiring more extensive nursing care or overnight treatment are admitted to the local hospital, Chester River Hospital Center.
Fees
There is no charge for your visit to the Health Service. However there is a minimal charge for medications and lab tests. Students are also financially responsible for the cost of any services performed outside of the College Health Center or prescriptions that need to be filled at a local pharmacy. Students are offered a choice of receiving a written prescription to take to a local pharmacy or to purchase prescriptions from Health Services. Prescriptions purchased from Health Services will be charged to the student's college account.
Self-help Shelf
A self-help shelf is available in the waiting area and can be accessed during regular office hours without registering at the Health Service. Items available on the shelf include Tylenol, ibuprofen, decongestants, band-aids, thermometers, cough drops, condoms, and throat lozenges. First aid kits are available on each hall and contain all items on the self-help shelf as well as ice packs, gloves, and bandages. Contact your resident hall assistant for these items.
Emergency Contraception
Health Services offers the morning after pill. Students will need to schedule an appointment with Health Services. There is no charge for this service, and as with all services, it is confidential.
The morning after pill (Plan B) may be given up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.
Release of Health Information
Occasionally students need to have their health records/immunization records mailed or faxed to their doctor at home, another college, grad school, or a new employer. In order for us to provide these records we need to have an Authorization for the release of health information form completed. You may print out this form below, and either fax or mail the completed form to us. Your records will be sent out within 2 weeks of us receiving the release. Health Records are kept by Health Services for 10 years after you leave Washington College.
Download: Authorization for the release of health information (PDF)