Medical Services

The following services are for full time students.

Doctor Appointments

Hours: M-F mornings. By appointment only. Call 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment

  • Physicals
  • Illnesses
  • STD Testing
  • Mole Assessments
  • ADD follow up
  • Injuries
  • Emotional Concerns

RN Services

Registered Nurses are available by appointment only. Call 330-263-2319 to schedule an appointment.

  • 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

Confidential HIV Testing

  • Free
  • Results the same day
  • Where: Longbrake Student Wellness Center
  • When: Call 330-263-2319 to schedule a testing time.

Women’s Health

Gynecological services are available by appointment on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

Immunizations

There is a charge for immunizations. See “Fees for Service” heading below for pricing.

  • Adacel (Td/Dipth/Petussis)
  • Flu Vaccines
  • 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.

Laboratory

  • 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.

Allergy Injections

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 Center

Open 24 hours for self evaluation and treatment. The following over the counter medications and products are available at Entrance D.

  • Antihistamine (Chlorpheniramine)
  • Decongestant (Phenylephrine)
  • Cough Syrup
  • Pain/Fever (Ibuprofen)
  • Throat Lozenges
  • Salt for Gargle

First Aid Station

Open 24 hours for self evaluation and treatment. The following supplies are available at Entrance D.

  • Bandaids
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Hydrocortisone Cream
  • Antihistamine

Other Services 

Fees 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.

  • Adacel (Td/Dipth/Petussis) $50
  • Air Cast $20
  • Cane $10
  • Cervical Collar $10
  • Crutches $25
  • Ear Irrigation $25
  • ECP (emergency contraceptive pill) $35
  • Hepatitis A $65
  • Hepatitis B $70
  • Hot Water Bottle $10
  • Knee Immobilizer $35
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) $65
  • Oral Contraceptives $10
  • Post Op Boot $10
  • Prescription Medications $10
  • Sling (arm) $10
  • Taxi Vouchers $10 each
  • Thermacare Heat Pack $5
  • Wrist Splint $15

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.

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.

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.