Wellness Center
Contact
Information
Phone: (828) 689-1243
Fax: (828) 689-1445
Email: The
Wellness Center
Open: Monday-Friday, 7AM–3:30PM (close daily
for lunch and meetings, see additional postings)
Physicians: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9–10AM
(No physicians during summer terms, holidays, or breaks.)
Personnel
Leslie Anderson, RN - Director
of Medical Services
Andrea Ingle, RN-C-PRN
Astor Davis, RN
The Mars Hill College Wellness Center, located in Robinson Hall, is the health facility for the campus community. The Wellness Center staff provides primary care for full-time students but also attempts to assist students by teaching them preventive health care. This is accomplished through films, informal discussions, pamphlets, etc. The Wellness Center is part of the Student Life staff and works closely with this office in order to assist in each student's physical and emotional development during his/her college experience.
A physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner associated with the Hot Springs Health Program assesses sick and injured students at the center on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. (changes are posted). Students are encouraged to schedule these visits as a limited number of students can be seen at this time. Others will be triaged according to need. It is recommended that walk-ins arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. as late arrivals may not have the opportunity to see the provider. Students who need medical assistance outside these posted hours are strongly encouraged to seek the nurses' care at the Wellness Center and may be treated according to physician standing orders. The nurse may opt to schedule an appointment at the Mars Hill Medical Center for physician assessment. Students who present through the Wellness Center for appointments at Mars Hill Medical Center are not required to pay a co-payment at the time of the visit as long as proof of insurance is in hand. Students who have college insurance will also be required to have the completed insurance form at the time of the visit. The student or his/her parent will be billed for any unpaid balance. Physician services at the Wellness Center are at no additional cost to the student. This service is only offered to full-time, regular students.
The Wellness Center offers limited over-the-counter medications for the most common ailments and a few basic laboratory services. There is a charge for laboratory services, for immunizations, and for supplies such as ACE wraps or unreturned borrowed equipment (e.g. heating pads, crutches).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I just had a sport physical for my high school. Can I use that for my college physical?
- I am a transfer student and will be starting as a junior here at Mars Hill College. Can I use the physical I had at my previous college?
- Can I bring my physical form with me to orientation?
- What is required for the physical assessment?
- What immunizations are required?
- Are there any other immunization requirements?
- What if I can't find my immunization records?
- Can I get any of my immunizations or the required lab work done at the Mars Hill College Wellness Center?
- Do I need to purchase the student insurance through Mars Hill College?
- What does the student policy cover?
- What is the cost of the sickness policy and when does coverage begin and end?
- What services are available at the Wellness Center?
- What if I get sick or injured and the Wellness Center is closed?
- What about transportation for follow-up assessment, after hours illnesses or emergencies?
- Will the Wellness Center offer the flu or meningitis vaccine?
Medical Examination Forms
I just had a sports physical for my high
school; can I use that for my college physical?
The Mars Hill College form is required. If your doctor is willing,
he can complete the college form and sign and date it as of the
date of the actual physical. The physical assessment MUST BE WITHIN
ONE YEAR OF STARTING COLLEGE. For example, you had a physical July
13, 2002 to participate in fall sports at your high school, but
you are not going to be starting at Mars Hill College until August
22, 2003. You will be required to get a NEW physical.
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I am a transfer student and will be starting
as a junior here at Mars Hill College. Can I use the physical I
had at my previous college?
You are still required to complete all portions of the Mars Hill
College physical form and sign the statement that the information
is true to the best of your knowledge, which also gives permission
to treat. You can attach your previous physical form IF it meets
the Mars Hill College requirements including the lab studies. Again,
the assessment MUST BE WITHIN ONE YEAR of starting at Mars Hill
College.
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Can
I bring my physical form
with me to orientation?
Physical forms are required prior to orientation so that they can
be reviewed to insure they are complete. You cannot participate
in orientation without a completed physical form. Many students
who bring their forms with them have missing information, and this
delays participation in orientation. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE COMPLETED PHYSICAL TURNED IN PRIOR TO FINAL REGISTRATION.
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What is required for the physical assessment?
In addition to the systems assessment from head to toe, you need
a simple eye exam using an eye chart in the doctor's office, a simple
hearing test such as the whisper test, a urinalysis, and hemoglobin
or hematocrit. Make sure all blanks are filled in.
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What immunizations are required?
North Carolina has laws regarding immunization requirements that
ALL colleges must adhere to. You will be required to show proof of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, DTP
series and Td booster within the last 10 years, a single MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) dose
plus an additional measles vaccination (two MMR satisfy this requirement).
You are also required to have a TB skin test with a negative result.
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Are there any other immunization requirements?
Mars Hill College does not require students to have any more immunizations
than is required by state law. If you are planning to enroll in
the Athletic Training program, you should consider the Hepatitis
B series. You may be able to obtain this through your local health
department free of charge if you are under 19 years of age. The
American College Health Association and the CDC (Center for Disease
Control) do recommend the Menactra meningococcal vaccine, especially for those
students who will reside in the dormitory environment. You might
also consider the varicella vaccine if you have never had the chicken
pox. Students diagnosed with chicken pox will be required to go
home or make other living arrangements to ensure a safe environment
for the rest of the student body.
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What
if I can't find my immunization
records?
Mars Hill College must meet North Carolina immunization guidelines
or risk a substantial fine. Contact your high school, health department,
ask a parent or guardian, or call your doctor. If the doctor you
saw as a child is no longer in practice, call the local hospital
and see if the records are in storage somewhere. If you still cannot
find any records, you will be required to start a new series of
immunizations to meet these requirements.
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Can
I get any of my immunizations
or the required lab work
done at the Mars Hill College
Wellness Center?
The Madison County Health
Department will be holding
an immunization clinic at
the college Wellness Center
during orientation. Through
the health department, the
MMR and Td Booster will
be offered free of charge.
They will be offering the
TB test at a cost of $10.00
payable to the health department.
A urinalysis and hemoglobin
can be completed at the
Wellness Center at a cost
of $5.00 per test. The
Wellness Center does not
file insurance; all costs
for services at the Wellness
Center are on a cash basis
and payment is expected
at that time. Early
and late arrivals will be
required to obtain immunizations
and the TB test by going
to the health department
or local clinic.
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Student Insurance:
Do I need to purchase the student insurance
through Mars Hill College?
All full-time students are automatically included in the $5000 Blanket Accident Program. In addition, sickness coverage is added on a waiver basis. The plan is required for all full-time students unless waived by completing the college waiver form indicating other health insurance is in effect. The additional cost of the health insurance is on the college website (http://www.mhc.edu). The waiver must be completed and returned to the Business Office no later than the end of the first week of classes.
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What does the student policy cover?
For a complete list
of benefits, parent(s) and
students need to review
the plan that will be mailed
to them from Mars Hill College. Students may also view the policy details by visiting
First Agency, of Kalamazoo.
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What is the cost of the sickness policy
and when does coverage begin and end?
The annual premium (August 1 through August 1) for the 2007/2008 academic year is $260.00. It is prorated for the students who intend to be enrolled just
the Spring semester to $175 and expires August 1.
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Wellness Center Services:
What
services are available at
the Wellness Center?
A registered nurse is available
to assess the needs of sick
and injured students Monday
through Friday from 7:00
a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (closed
for lunch and meetings as needed).
The nurse may refer the
student to the local medical
center or suggest an emergency
room visit. Transportation
is not provided and students
need to use the buddy system
in the event something does
happen. Mars Hill College
contracts with the Hot Springs
Health Program to provide
Physician, P.A.(physician
assistant), or FNP (family
nurse practitioner) assessment
at the Wellness Center Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00
a.m. at no cost to the student.
There is a minimal charge
for certain lab work and
supplies offered through
the Wellness Center. Over
the counter medication samples
are given to students to
assist with the initial
bout of illness, but students
are then expected to purchase
their own medications. It
is recommended that students
arrive to campus with a
homemade first aid kit that
includes medication and
supplies. This should be
checked periodically to
replace frequently used
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What
if I get sick or injured
and the Wellness Center
is closed?
Answer: The local medical
center is open from 8:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and 1:00
p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on
Sunday. Mission Hospital
Inc. is located in Asheville.
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What about transportation for follow-up
assessment, after hours illnesses or emergencies?
Answer: The college does
not provide transportation
for students as a general
rule for liability purposes.
It is recommended that students
have a "buddy system"
in place in the event they
need transportation to an
appointment. For on campus
emergencies only, campus
security should be notified
at extension 1230 so they can activate EMS
if needed. Off campus emergencies
need to activate EMS directly
by dialing 911. All illnesses
and injuries should be reported
to the Wellness Center as
soon as possible to insure
health care needs are met
in the event of recurrence
or complications.
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Will
the Wellness Center offer
the flu or meningitis vaccine?
Answer: Each Fall, the
Wellness Center sponsors
a health fair at the college.
Students interested in the
meningococcal vaccine must
contact the Wellness Center for availability. The
flu shot will be paid for
at the time it is received.
Local providers
offer health education and
various other screens either
free of charge or for a
the Health Fair also features local providers and health education as well as various other heath screens either free of charge of for a minimal fee.
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