Health Services

Edgewood College Health Services aspires to provide education, health care, and wellness promotion designed to assist students. Our services strive to maintain our students at optimal physical and emotional health needed for academic and personal success. In addition, Health Services works with the campus community, including faculty and staff, to promote health and well-being, prevent disease, and plan for emergencies. This includes providing individual and community wide education, delivery and coordination of medical care.

Health Services welcomes individuals of diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds, abilities, religious or spiritual affiliations, sexual orientations, and gender identities. The clinic is open on Mondays and Wednesdays, but an appointment is required. Please email healthservices@edgewood.edu to schedule an appointment or to discuss concerns.

The following services are available to students:

Diagnosis and treatment of minor illness, injury, and emergencies
Physical exams
Throat cultures, pregnancy testing, blood testing, urine dip-sticks, and STI testing
Flu shots, Tetanus vaccine, TB skin testing
Suture removal
Information and consultation on: nutrition, physical fitness, emotional well-being, weight control, high blood pressure, stress reduction, drug and alcohol abuse, reproductive issues, sexually transmitted diseases.
Over-the counter medications such as ibuprofen, cold and allergy, or bandages
Limited prescription medications available on-site/written prescriptions
Referrals for specialist care

Hours

Monday & Wednesday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Scheduling Appointments

To schedule an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner, email healthservices@edgewood.edu.

Location

Dominican Hall 123 (first floor)
Students must use the backside entrance of Dominican Hall (facing Lake Wingra).

Emergencies

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or a mental health crisis, please call 911 immediately.

For more information on emergency support, visit the Emergencies page or contact Campus Security at 608-663-4321.

Cost & Billing

There is a small fee associated with some visits. Fees are charged to the student’s account. Fees for other services such as immunizations and lab tests can be obtained by emailing Health Services at healthservices@edgewood.edu.

Edgewood College does not offer health insurance for domestic students. International students are required to have health insurance that is offered through Global Education. With the exception of international students, Health Services does not process insurance claims.

Clinic Charges

	Student
Office Visit	$20
Physical Exam	$38
TB Skin Test	$20

Free and Lower Cost Clinic Options:

Access Community Health Centers

BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid, and provides lower cost care for those without insurance.
(608)-443-5480
Medical and dental clinics in south Madison, east Madison and Sun Prairie

Concentra

BadgerCare Plus; payment is required at time of service.
East: 1619 N. Stoughton Rd., Madison, WI 53704 (608) -244-1213
West: 358 Junction Rd., Madison, WI 53717 (608)-829-1888

MEDiC Clinics

Free walk-in services offered by UW School of Medicine and Public Health for those who don’t have insurance or a primary care doctor. No emergencies or sexual health.
(608)-265-4972
2202 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Our Lady of Hope Clinic

BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid. No contraceptives or STI testing.
(608)-819-8544
Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719

Resident Continuity Clinic

Full service Obstetric and Gynecology clinic that serves patients regardless of ability to pay

(608)-417-6667
202 S. Park St., Madison, WI-Meriter Hospital

Other Clinic Options:

Health Topics

Influenza or Flu

Symptoms of the flu typically include some combination or all of the following:

A 100°F or higher fever or feeling feverish (not everyone with the flu has a fever)
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (very tired)
Some people may experience vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults

If you exhibit these symptoms, you should be careful to distinguish between the flu and the common cold. Generally, flu symptoms such as fever, body aches, tiredness, and cough are more common and intense with the flu than the cold.

In addition to getting your flu shot, there are simple, everyday actions to can take to prevent you and others from getting the flu.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue handy, try to cough or sneeze into your elbow or arm instead of your palms.
Wash your hands often with warm soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as you can. Germs spread this way.
If you believe you have the flu, stay home from work and classes to avoid spreading the virus. Your friends, classmates, and professors will thank you for it! Rest up too. Your body is only able to ward off the virus if your immune system is strong, and a lack of sleep can weaken your immune system. Make it a priority to eat well, too. A proper amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as drinks like tea and orange juice, can only help your body keep illness at bay.

More information: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm

The Common Cold

Student Self-Care: Upper Respiratory Infections (aka cold or flu)

Upper respiratory infections like the common cold and the flu are known for spreading from student to student around campus. Unfortunately, they are caused by viruses, so a doctor’s visit for antibiotics won’t be much help.

Did you know?

Most colds and flu don’t require a doctor’s care.
Antibiotics will not help a sore throat if it’s not strep.
It’s normal to have a stuffy nose for up to 10 days.
Most colds last 10 days, but you may have symptoms for considerably longer.
The average cough lasts 17 days! (antibiotics don’t help with that either),
Thick, yellow-green nasal discharge is common with a cold and in most people will resolve without antibiotics.
Current guidelines recommend waiting at least 7-10 days before considering antibiotics for sinus infections.

You can significantly reduce your chances of getting sick in the first place. Check out how

In most cases, the only thing you can do for a bad cold is rest as much as possible and soothe your symptoms

Other Drugs

Other Drug Information

Support and Recovery:

Detox

Alcohol

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

Your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is the percentage of your blood volume that is alcohol. The more you drink, the more your BAC increases. As BAC increases, alcohol’s effects become less pleasant and more dangerous.

Wisconsin defines legal intoxication for purposes of driving as having a BAC of 0.08 or greater, in most cases. But alcohol may affect driving skills at BACs of 0.05 or even lower.

Remember, the only thing that can decrease your BAC is time–– not coffee or cold showers. Eating food during or shortly after drinking will only delay the speed at which the alcohol enters your bloodstream or your BAC reaches its peak level.

Check your own BAC by…

Setting a limit before you start drinking. More is not always better.
Eating before you drink. Sandwich anyone?
Choosing drinks with lower alcohol concentrations. Stick to the beer.
Alternating a glass of water with each drink. Order it with your drink.
Knowing when you’ve had enough. Enjoy the buzz.

CALL 911 IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY!

Other Resources:

STI or Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Nearly half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) diagnosed each year are among young people aged 15–24 years. Women can have long term effects of these diseases, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, tubal scarring, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. About 1 in 4 (26 percent) of all new HIV infections is among youth ages 13 to 24 years. About 4 in 5 of these infections occur in males.

Quick Tips:

If you are a sexually active female aged 25 years or younger, get tested every year for chlamydia. If left untreated, chlamydia can affect your ability to have children.
If you are diagnosed with an STD, notify your sex partners so they can be tested and receive treatment if needed. If your sex partner is diagnosed with an STD, you need to be evaluated, tested, and treated.
The most reliable ways to avoid transmission of STDs, including HIV infection, are to abstain from sexual activity or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner.
Latex male and female condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of some STDs.

More Information:

STD Facts:

Privacy Policy

Edgewood College takes the confidentiality of your medical record very seriously. Privacy and confidentiality of student treatment records is protected by FERPA law. Employee records are protected by HIPAA privacy law. The Wellness Center maintains an electronic health record (EHR) that complies with HIPAA security standards. Your electronic health records may include:

Immunization and health history forms
Appointment(s) and/or treatment at the Wellness Center
Lab reports
Documentation received from other clinics
Healthcare Provider correspondence

Every client utilizing services at the Wellness Center will be asked to sign a Confidentiality Policy. This form details how your information is protected and shared.