WLSC Health Services
The Health Service staff provides personal medical care to all full-time students (residents and commuters) on both an appointment and walk-in basis. By emphasizing health, not just the treatment of disease or injury, a high level of outpatient care is offered to meet the needs of young adults. Preventive health care information is presented to students through educational programming and activities, the distribution of educational literature, and one-to-one counseling. All treatment , medications, supplies, tests, and services are provided free of charge to WLSC students.
Staff
Nurse: Karen Hamilton, RN
Physicians:
Dr. Vic Wood
Dr. Doug Midcap
Hours
Nurse Available:
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Physician Available on campus:
Monday through Friday
7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
The physicians are also available at Doctors Urgent Care.
Emergency Services
Students who require emergency services will be referred to the Emergency Department of the Ohio Valley Medical Center or Wheeling Hospital. The fee for emergency ambulance transport is the responsibility of the student and is determined by the type of services and supplies utilized.
Students are advised to contact the Health Service of Campus Safety for assistance before calling 911. However, if the student feels he/she is faced with a life-threatening situation, 911 should be called immediately.
Emergency Numbers:
Call 911 (When on campus, another 9 must be dialed to get an outside line - 9911)
Call Campus Safety - 336-8021
Call the Health Service - 336-8049 (Weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Call your Residence Hall Director or RA
Absences Due to Illness
Students who are too ill to attend class should report to Health Services for treatment. Verification of an illness, which has been diagnosed and treated at Health Services will be given if the faculty member personally requests it from the Health Service staff.
Medical Records & Confidentiality
All information received by the Health Services regarding your health is strictly CONFIDENTIAL and will be released only with your written permission or an appropriate court order. Information will not be released to your family or College authorities without your permission.
Access to medical records within the Health Service is limited to authorized medical personnel: the college physician and nurse.
Services
All services are provided free of charge and include:
Unlimited office visits
Treatment of medical problems
First aid
Suture removal
Blood pressure screening
Pregnancy testing
Allergy injections - by appointment only. The student must furnish the serum along with the instructions from the allergist.
Loan of crutches, canes and hot/cold packs for a two-week period. If the item is not returned or is damaged, the borrower will be charged for the replacement.
Resource information on various health related subjects.
Referrals
The medical staff makes referrals to other agencies for health care not provided at the Health Service or Doctors Urgent Care. These may include but are not limited to:
All fees incurred by a referral are the responsibility of the student. Students are urged to carry some type of health insurance to cover any cost for such a referral.
Doctors Urgent Care
A student unable to see the physician at the Health Service for injuries or illness may go to Doctors Urgent Care. If visiting Doctors Urgent Care for treatment, the student should take a student ID card and health insurance information.
Location, phone and hours:
Charges:
Although there is no charge for a simple office visit at Doctors Urgent Care for WLSC students, not all services are free. The services listed are inclusive but not limited to:
No-Charge Services
Charged Services
Doctors Urgent Care will bill the student's insurance company and accept a payment what the insurance company pays after the deductible has been met. If a student does not have health insurance, he/she is responsible for charged services, but payment is not required at the time of services.
Health Links
1.General Health:
World Health Organization
Health Finder
Medicine Net
Med Scape, Inc.
National Health Information Center (NHIC)
National Wellness Institute
Asthma Website
American Social Health Associates
Go Ask Alice
2.Alcohol and Drugs
Web of Addiction
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Info - NCADI
The Beer Institute - drunk driving information
The Influence of College Environments on Student Drinking
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
3.Eating Disorders/Obesity
Eating Disorders Shared Awareness (EDSA)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorder Organization
Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention (EDAP)
Bacchus/Gamma Peer Education Network l
Information on Weight Control/Obesity/Eating Disorders
Body Image Betrayed - (BIBRI)
Overeaters Anonymous - (OA)
4.HIV/AIDS
C DC National Prevention Information Network
5.Dating Violence
Bacchus/Gamma PEER Education Network
Disclaimer:
At certain places on this WLSC Health Service Internet site, live 'links' to other Internet addresses can be accessed. Such external Internet addresses contain information created, published, maintained, or otherwise posted by institutions or organizations independent of the WLSC Health Service. The WLSC Health Service does not endorse, approve, certify, or control these external Internet addresses and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness, or correct sequencing of information located at such addresses. Use of any information obtained from such addresses is voluntary, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficacy, and timeliness. Reference therein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the WLSC Health Service.
Dr. Doug Midcap and Karen Hamilton, R.N.
Shaw Hall, 1st Floor
Phone: 336-8049
khamilto@westliberty.edu