Student Guide

Health Services

The Houghton College Student Health Center exists in order to enhance the overall mission of the College by modifying or removing health related barriers to learning and personal development through the provision of high quality health care and the promotion of general wellness in an environment that honors God and reflects Christ’s model of love, compassion, and humility.

Health Center Information

Tel.:  585.567.9483 or -9484

Fax:  585.567.4303

Location:  Gillette Hall, lower level, adjacent to the Campus Center parking lot.

Hours:   Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   

Physician Services

Dr. David Brubaker is the college physician and Director of Student Health Services.  Students are seen by appointment after a nursing evaluation.  Fees for services provided at the Health Center will be billed to the student’s insurance company. 

Nursing Services

Students are seen by appointment or on a walk-in basis.  Fees for certain nursing services including, but not limited to, allergy shots, immunizations and other injections will also be billed to the student’s insurance company.

Additional Services  (Include but are not limited to)

Daily (Mon – Fri) delivery of medications from the Fillmore Pharmacy

Monitoring of chronic conditions, blood pressure, weight, etc.

Blood draws for laboratory purposes

Health related video library and resource material.

Self Care Center

The “center” is located in the reception area of the Health Center and is designed to help students assess their own symptoms and determine the need professional assessment.  Unit-dose packets of over-the-counter analgesics, decongestants, cough drops, disposable thermometers, band aids and health care resources are available.

After Hours Care

In case of an emergency, dialing 911 activates the local Emergency Medical System.  Otherwise, contact your RA or the RD on duty for assistance if you are ill or injured when the Health Center is closed.  They have a list of contact numbers to use if needed.  After hours care can also be sought at several urgent care/ER facilities in the area.

Call the Ambulance first if:

The person is unconscious.

The person is having difficulty breathing.

The person is bleeding heavily (spurting).

The person has a suspected head neck, or spinal injury.

The person has a suspected fracture.

When calling for help

Remain calm and provide the following information:

Exact location of the ill or injured person

Nature of the illness or injury

What is being done for the ill or injured person

The telephone number from which you are calling

Always be the last to hang up – emergency personnel may have questions or instructions.

Follow the instructions of the emergency personnel.

Remain with the person until help arrives.

Insurance

All students must have illness and accident insurance coverage.  You will be asked to verify your coverage yearly.  Those who do not verify alternative insurance coverage will be automatically enrolled in the college sponsored plan and the charge will be applied to their Student Account.

Confidentiality

Information is released (even to parents) only with the student’s written permission on a per illness/incident basis.  Exceptions include life-threatening situations and certain conditions which must, by law, be reported to public health authorities.