Campus health services are under the auspices of a director who supervises the sports medicine room located in the Christian Life Center. First aid, health counseling and prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries are the services available to students and employees. For illnesses requiring a physician’s care, students may elect to be treated by a local doctor or by their own family practitioner. For medical emergencies, Columbia Hillside Hospital’s emergency room will be used. Expenses are borne by the student, and the college encourages all students who do not have a health insurance plan to consider enrolling in one.
Prior to matriculation in the college, all students are asked to complete a Health Survey. The survey solicits information on pre-existing health problems which college personnel should be aware of such as hearing or vision difficulties, allergies, possible drug reactions (penicillin, etc.), and a history of seizures or other health conditions. The health information is compiled by the Office of Student Affairs and provided to residence hall directors, the dining services director, and the faculty in case their intervention may be required. The surveys also garner information on medical insurance, family doctors, and parental phone numbers in the event of emergencies. When a resident student is taken to the hospital emergency room, the Health Survey is provided in order to expedite the admissions process.
