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Health Services
H1N1 Novel Influenza Update
In order to assist us in managing the impact of H1N1 on our campus, NWC is requesting all students experiencing flu-like symptoms to complete the Influenza/Flu Self-Report.
Like many colleges and universities across the country, Northwestern College has been developing plans to respond to the likely appearance of the 2009 H1N1 Infulenza virus on our campus this fall and winter. Since the emergence of the virus last spring, Northwestern College Emergency Response Team, together with members from Northwestern College health services, have been monitoring the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and developing our response protocol and communication plans. The H1N1 link on the left of this page has been created to share this information with the Northwestern College Community. Although we can't eliminate the spread of the H1N1 virus, working together we can significantly minimize its reach and overall impact.
Health Services Information
Location: Nazareth Hall, N1111 (first floor, near Cafe Nazareth)
Phone: 651-631-5246
Fax: 651-286-7438
Hours:
Monday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
*Closed Noon - 1 p.m. daily
No Health Services available during school breaks, holidays or summer. Our availability follows the traditional undergraduate calendar.
Appointments
To see a registered nurse, no appointment is necessary. We operate on a walk-in, first-come-first-served basis.
The physician is here each Monday from 8–10 a.m. and requires an appointment which must be made in advance.
Our physician's assistant (PA) is here each Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Appointments are also required for the PA.
Emergencies
For all campus medical emergencies, dial 911 (some campus phones require dialing a 9 first). Then, contact Public Safety at 651-631-5310 (x5310 on campus).
After Hours Non-Emergency
When Health Services is closed, basic first-aid supplies and thermometers are available in the residences and may be obtained by contacting an RA or the Resident Director on duty.*
Serious illnesses or injuries must be immediately reported to the Resident Director on duty. As needed, the Resident Director will assist the student in contacting appropriate family members and/or medical personnel, coordinating transportation to the healthcare facility, etc. If transportation to a healthcare facility is needed and the situation is not life-threatening, the student is primarily responsible to arrange his/her own transportation.
* Contact the on duty Resident Director by calling the Robertson Student Center desk, 651-631-5307 or the Arden Hall Receptionist, 651-259-2140.
Services
Services are available to all Northwestern College traditional undergraduate students. Our services are not available to Distance Education students, unless that student is also taking traditional undergraduate classes. Our services are also not available to graduate students, alumni or staff/faculty.
However, we will gladly provide referral options to those individuals that we cannot service or assist you in minor first-aid care, over-the counter medications or blood pressure checks. When notified, we assist in emergencies on campus, offering professional support, until the paramedics arrive.
We offer the following services:
- Registered nurse evaluations for illness or injury.
- Over-the-counter medications.
- Flu vaccinations through an annual fall clinic.
- Immunizations, including tetanus and diphtheria (Td)
- Lab tests, including strep, glucose, urine, mono and Tb tests.
- Allergy shots.
- Use of crutches, slings, ice packs, heating pads and other medical supplies.
- Health and wellness education and information.
- Management of medical records and immunizations.
- Mental health assessment with physician, including eating disorders and depression.
- Travel consults with physician.
- Assistance with referrals to area physicians, dentists, ophthalmologists, emergency rooms and clinics.
- Emergency equipment, including AED, oxygen and Epipens.
- First-aid kits prepared for college trips.
What to include in your first aid kit:
- Bandages for small cuts and scrapes
- Gauze and adhesive tape
- An elastic bandage for wrapping sprains
- Liquid soap and antibacterial/antibiotic ointment
- A thermometer
- An ice pack
- Medicine for allergies, cough, cold and sore throat (cough drops)
- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for aches and pains
- Copy of health and immunization records and insurance card
Check out these links for current medical topics:
Disclaimer: The purpose of this web site is to provide public access to educational material for personal use only. This information is not considered medical advice. Health Services does not guarantee the accuracy of material contained in other links.
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