Warren Student Health Center
The Wellness Center
Hopkins Hall, First Floor
Phone: 404 471-6346
Fax: 404 471-6498
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., August-May
Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins are first-come, first-serve.
The student health center at Agnes Scott College promotes optimal well-being among all members of the college community. A holistic approach encompassing individual needs is the basis of our philosophy. The physical, psychological, social and spiritual health of the individual is promoted and enhanced within a supportive community.
Staff
Carole S. Holcomb, MSN, C-FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Director, Student Health Services
Sarah Kiwanuka, MSN, C-FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Barbara Washington, B.A.
Wellness Center coordinator
W. Hugh Spruell, MD
Medical Director
Board certified internal medicine
Consulting Medical Staff
Barbara Nguyen, MD
Psychiatry
Elizabeth Kobo, DO
Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology
The above medical consultants are available to see students upon referral from the nurse practitioners at any time. The individual physician will negotiate fees with the student at the time of service.
After Hours/Emergency Care
Contact Resident Assistant or Dean of Students staff. Call Public Safety at 404 471-6355 for emergencies.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all students. All undergraduate and Year Five students are required to be covered by the college policy. The policy offered through the college is from
Markel Insurance for U.S. students or TW Lord for International students. The cost for the insurance is included in the tuition bill. This insurance cannot be waived. For office visits at Student Health Services, most lab tests and medications are covered. The insurance company is billed by Student Health Services and there are no charges to the individual student. Markel and TW Lord are the only insurance companies that are billed at the Wellness Center.
The policy for graduate and post-bacc students is $532, which may be waived with proof of coverage by another company. Students may be seen in the Health Center regardless of the type of health insurance.
Cost of Services
There is no fee for office visits to the student health center. Additional services provided on campus such as laboratory tests and immunizations will be billed either to the student's account or Markel insurance.
Confidentiality/Class Absence
All medical records and clinical consultations are strictly confidential. Records cannot be released without the written consent of the student.
The Student Health Center supports the ASC Honor System, and therefore does not issue excuses for missed classes.
Services
Services at the Student Health Center are provided by full time nurse practitioners. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education and clinical training. Nurse practitioners function as health care providers and are able to provide the following types of services:
- Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
- Diagnose and treat common health problems such as infections and minor injuries
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as lab work and x-rays
- Prescribe and recommend medications in collaboration with a physician
- Provide health counseling and education
Ambulatory Care
Evaluation and treatment of acute common medical conditions such as sinusitis, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis (sore throat), urinary tract infections, allergies, colds, skin conditions, gastrointestinal complaints, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and sprains/strains.
- Basic first aid
- Blood pressure screening
- Glucose Screening
- Immunizations
- Influenza (Flu)
- Td (Tetanus)
- Menomune (Meningitis)
- TB Skin Test (Tuberculosis Screen)
Women's Health
- Pap smears
- Routine gynecological exam
- Contraception and counseling
- STD testing and counseling
- HIV testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Breast care/self-exam education
Laboratory Services
- Complete blood counts
- Blood chemistry panels
- Urine testing
- Pap smears
- Culture-Throat, urine, other
Health Education
- Exercise
- Nutrition
- Smoking cessation
- Travel precautions and information
- Substance abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sexuality issues
- Stress reduction/management
Mental Health
- Mental health screening
- Referral to campus counseling services
- Basic mental health counseling