Health Services
Location and Contact Information
NNU Wellness Center (518 E Dewey--across from Wiley Learning Center, next to the Alumni House)
Clinic: (208) 467-8673
Appointments: (208) 467-8466
Fax: (208) 467-8675
Email: tblackburn(at)nnu.edu
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Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Office of Health Services is to promote the optimum health of the student body through prevention, treatment, health promotion, and educational outreach. We strive to prepare students to be their own health advocates and informed consumers of appropriate health care services.
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Services
Northwest Nazarene University Wellness Center provides confidential health services for all full-time students. Health Services provides the following:
•Assessment and treatment of acute and chronic medical illnesses and injuries
•Basic First Aid
•Health Screenings
•Annual & Sports Physicals
•Lab services provided by Interpath Lab
•Clinical support for routine treatments (per physician order)
•Health promotion (including prevention, exercise, nutrition, stress management)
•Referrals to community resources
Visits and Appointments
Most students are seen by the school nurse on a walk-in, first come, first served basis during clinic hours. Appointments may be scheduled by calling (208) 467-8466 or (208) 467-8673.
HOURS:
9:00AM-4:00PM (Monday-Friday)
12:00-1:00PM (closed for lunch)
Health Services Walk-In Clinic
Closed Wednesday mornings--Open 1:00-4:00PM
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Confidentiality
Student Health Services maintains a policy of strict confidentiality for all services and medical records. Information will be released only with the written consent of the student or as required by law.
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Health Records and Immunization Policy
Health Services is dedicated to a healthy campus environment; current health information and immunizations are a vital part of that goal. A Health and Medical History Form and documentation of Immunization Records are required of all students.
DOMESTIC STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS
There are 3 REQUIRED vaccinations that need to be included in immunization records:
1) TDaP/Td (Tetanus/Pertussis) - within last 10 years
2) Meningitis
3) MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) - Dose #1 & #2
OR a blood titer to show immunity is required
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS
There are 5 REQUIRED vaccinations that need to be included in an International Student's immunization records:
1) TDaP/Td (Tetanus/Pertussis) - within last 10 years
2) MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) - Dose #1 & #2
OR a blood titer to show immunity
3) Polio - 4 doses in childhood or 3 adult doses
4) Tuberculosis Screening
5) Meningitis
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