Student Medical Packing List
To be prepared for an unexpected illness, we suggest you follow this packing list of items to bring with you to campus.
Student Medical Records and Confidentiality
An electronic health records is maintained for all students. The Longbrake Student Wellness Center maintains strict confidentiality of this record, in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio.
All confidential records can be released with student’s permission. View client’s rights and responsibilities here.
We can confirm specific visits with appropriate parties, with the student’s verbal or electronic consent. Students may grant permission for their illness/injury to be discussed with parents, professors, etc., on an illness by illness basis. However, parents of students below the age of 18 do not need permission speak with LSWC staff.
Requesting a copy of any part of your medical records requires a written request and a processing fee
Notification
The Longbrake Student Wellness Center does not routinely notify parents or professors of illness. This is the student’s responsibility.
If a professor requires verification of illness/injury, they may call 330-263-2319 and information will be shared with the student’s permission. The Wellness Center does not issue written excuses.
When students are hospitalized with serious conditions, parents/guardians will be notified by the admitting physician. Dean’s staff will also be notified and professors will be made aware of the hospitalization.
Fee for Service
There is no charge to see a nurse. Doctor visits are billed to insurance. The items below are available and can be paid using cash, check, credit card, COW card, or billed to the home account.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adacel (Td/Dipth/Petussis) | 50 |
| Flu Vaccine | $20 |
| Hepatitis A | $65 |
| Hepatitis B | $70 |
| MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) | $65 |
| Ear Cleaning System | $25 |
| ECP (emergency contraceptive pill) | $35 |
| Oral Contraceptives | $10 |
| Prescription Medications | $10 |
| Cane | $10 |
| Cervical Collar | $10 |
| Crutches | $25 |
| Knee Immobilizer | $35 |
| Post Op Boot | $10 |
| Prescription Medications | $10 |
| Hot Water Bottle | $10 |
| Sling (Arm) | $10 |
| Wrist Splint | $15 |
| Thermacare Heat Pack | $5 |
| Taxi Vouchers | $10 each |
If additional or specialized medical care is needed, especially after regular physician hours, students will be referred to Cleveland Clinic, Wooster branch. All such medical care received outside the Longbrake Student Wellness Center is the financial responsibility of the student.
In an emergency, the student will be referred to Wooster Community Hospital Emergency Department. This will be the student’s financial responsibility.
Hours
Monday through Friday mornings by appointment only.
Call 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment
Services Offered:
- Physicals
- Illnesses
- STD Testing
- Mole Assessments
- ADD follow up
- Injuries
- Emotional Concerns
Registered Nurses are available by appointment only. Call 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment.
Services Offered:
- Registered Nurses can perform a multitude of tests/procedures including, but not limited to, strep tests, urine tests, pregnancy tests, TB tests, flu tests, and blood draws.
- They can also assess your condition and help you determine your course of action.
- Registered nurses cannot prescribe antibiotics, however, they can assist in determining over the counter medication.
- If necessary, registered nurses may also contact physicians on call at Cleveland Clinic, Wooster for consultation and telephone orders.
- Ear Irrigation
- Immunizations
- Allergy Injections
Free same day test results offered for HIV screening
Where: Longbrake Student Wellness Center
When: Call 330-263-2319 to schedule a testing time.
There is a charge for immunizations. See “Fees for Service” heading above for pricing.
Immunizations Offered:
- Adacel (Td/Dipth/Petussis)
- Bexsero (Meningitis B)
- Flu Vaccines
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Menactra
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- PPD (TB Test)
Truemenba (Meningitis B), Typhim VI, IPV, and Japanese Encephalitis vaccines may be ordered and given here. We do NOT give yellow fever vaccine.
- Must have a doctor’s order
- Monday-Friday between 8:30am – 3:30pm by appointment only (call 330-263-2319)
- Processing fee will be billed by Cleveland Clinic Lab.
Students who are currently being treated with allergy injections may continue injections during physician hours. Mail or bring your serum to Longbrake Student Wellness Center. First injection needs a doctor appointment. Your insurance will be billed for allergy injections.
Cold Care
Open 24 hours for self evaluation and treatment. The following over the counter medications and products are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required.
- Antihistamine (Chlorpheniramine)
- Decongestant (Phenylephrine)
- Cough Syrup
- Pain/Fever (Ibuprofen)
- Throat Lozenges
- Salt for Gargle
First Aid
Open 24 hours for self evaluation and treatment. The following supplies are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required.
- Bandaids
- Antibiotic Ointment
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Antihistamine