Location
Stoner Health Center is located in Rm. 141 of the Campus Center. The Health Center provides the Heidelberg campus with a modern clinical facility and a small dispensary. All full-time undergraduate students are eligible for care and treatment at the Health Center regardless of their health insurance and residency status. |
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| The Staff |
| John F. Vela, M.D. |
Medical Director
Staff Physician |
| James Anthony, M.D. |
Staff Physician |
| Rudolph J. Vela, M.D. |
Staff Physician |
| Bonnie Shawberry, R.N.., M.A. |
Director of Health & Counseling Services |
| Becky Gosche, L.P.N. |
Assistant Director of Stoner Health Center |
| W. W. Hedges, M.D. |
Consulting Physician for GYN Clinic |
| Lea T. Frank, M.A. |
Professional Clinical Counselor |
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Physician's Hours
The three staff physicians are board-certified in family practice medicine. One of the doctors is available at the Health Center every morning, Monday - Friday. Students must register between 7:30-8:00 AM. to be examined by the staff physician. A staff nurse will be in the Health Center to provide first aid, over-the-counter drugs or give instructions for care from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. |
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Emergency Room Services
Students are encouraged to go to the Stoner Health Center during open hours for non-emergency medical care versus the Emergency Care Center. The Emergency Care Center of Mercy Hospital-Tiffin (485 W. Market St.), about two miles West of the campus, provides 24-hour coverage. Non-emergency visits may not be covered by health insurance. |
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Drugs
Health Center Supplies are charged to the student's account every December and May. Insurance/drug cards cannot be used at the Health Center. Students may have prescriptions filled at the local pharmacy.
Articles on loan, which are not returned, (e.g. crutches) will be charged to the student's account. |
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Physical Examinations
The Stoner Health Center is unable to provide student physical examinations for graduate school, pre-employment, and foreign travel or athletics. Students anticipating the need for physical exams should arrange to have them done during academic breaks.
All students, residential and commuter, expecting to receive care at the Health Center must have a completed medical history on-file at the Health Center. All full-time undergraduate students are eligible for care and treatment at the Health Center regardless of their health insurance coverage. Students may purchase health insurance through Heidelberg College. All claims can be processed at the Health Center while school is in session.
Only students involved in athletics must have an annual physical exam completed by a family physician prior to athletic participation. This form must be on file at Stoner Health Center before participation.
Medical History, insurance claims and physical examination forms are available on the Heidelberg College web site at www2.heidelberg.edu/offices/student/affairs/health.html |
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Immunizations
The following immunizations are REQUIRED:
· Tetanus/Diphtheria - initial and a booster every 10 years
· MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) - 1 initial and 1 booster (infancy & childhood)
· Oral Polio (OPV) - 3-4 doses (infancy & childhood)
· T.B. Test (Mantoux test) - within the last 6 months
The following immunizations are highly recommended & offered through the Health Service.
· Hepatitis B Vaccine series
· Influenza Vaccine annually
· Meningococcal Vaccine
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Hospital Services
If a student has to be hospitalized, the Health Center physicians will provide care of the student at Mercy Hospital.
The student may have the choice to decide to go home to a family physician, providing the student can travel. If referring physicians are necessary, or the student is transferred to another medical facility, all charges will be the responsibility of the student/family. |
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Other Services If Needed
Dental, eye, pod iatric or chiropractic care can be obtained locally, but the charges are the responsibility of the student/parent. If the student needs to have a referral to another physician (i.e. an orthopedist, ENT, allergist or dermatologist), all charges will be the responsibility of the student/parents. |
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Insurance Claim Forms
Assistance will be provided through Stoner Health Center for claim information. Heidelberg College insurance forms need to be completed at the Health Center. All medical charges are between the student and the insurance provider, referred physician, or the medical facility. |
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