Health Services
Health Services is open BY APPOINTMENT on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please email healthservices@edgewood.edu to schedule an appointment or with any questions or concerns.
For COVID-19 questions or concerns, please contact the Dean of Students office 608.663.2212. If you are experiencing cold-like symptoms, Health Services requires a negative PCR Covid-19 test prior to making an appointment.
Health Services is part of Edgewood’s Wellness Center, located on the first floor of Dominican Hall. The Wellness Center is comprised of Health Services, Personal Counseling Services, a relaxation room and a fitness center. Edgewood College Health Services endeavors 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.
Local Clinics Options
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
- 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
- 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
- BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid. No contraceptives or STI testing.
- (608) 819-8544
- Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719
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
Health Insurance
Edgewood College will continue to encourage students to have health insurance. However, we will no longer require proof of mandatory health insurance. Uninsured students can purchase the WPS insurance plan that is sponsored by Edgewood College.
Any questions regarding the WPS insurance plan, please contact:
Teresa Maas
Director of Community Solutions
WPS Health Insurance
phone: 608-977-5783
mobile: 608-513-4895
fax: 608-223-3615
email: teresa.maas@wpsic.com
There is more information available on the WPS/WAICU website, including an Edgewood College link to a brochure and rate sheet.
Dental coverage is also available to students with the WPS insurance plan at an additional charge.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE MANDATORY INSURANCE.
If you have any additional questions or concerns please call Edgewood College Health Services at 608-663-8334 or email at HealthServices@edgewood.edu
Cost & Billing
There is a small fee associated with some visits. Fees are charged to the student’s account.
If a student carries the College WPS Insurance plan, every service, medication, or test performed within the Health Center is free of charge.
A small prescription formulary is available in the Health Center or prescriptions can be filled at a local pharmacy. Some non-prescription medications are available in the Health Center.
Clinic Charges
Student | WPS Student Health Insurance | |
Office Visit | $12 | $0 |
Physical | $38 | $0 |
Immunizations and TB Skin Tests
Student (price per injection) |
WPS Student Health Insurance | |
Influenza (flu) | $15 | $0 |
Tetanus | $35 | $0 |
TB Skin Test (PPD) | $15 | $0 |
Vivotif (Typhoid pill) | $80 | $0 |
Lab Tests
Student | WPS Student Health Insurance | |
CBC | $22 | $0 |
Electrolytes | $25 | $0 |
Chlamydia | $35 | $0 |
Glucose | $10 | $0 |
Gonorrhea | $35 | $0 |
HIV | $30 | $0 |
Hepatitis Immune Status
Mumps Immune Status |
$58
$43 |
$0
$0 |
Pregnancy (Urine) On-site | $15 | $0 |
Pregnancy-Serum | $20 | $0 |
Rubeola or Rubella Immune Status | $30 | $0 |
Sickle Cell Screen | $35 | $0 |
Strep (Rapid) | $10 | $0 |
Strep Culture | $38 | $0 |
TSH | $30 | $0 |
T-Spot | $88 | $0 |
Urine Dipstick | $5 | $0 |
Urine Culture
Varicella Titer |
$30
$98 |
$0
$0 |
Staff
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 Health Center maintains an Electronic Health Record (EHR) that complies with HIPAA security standards. Your health record may include:
- your immunization and health history form
- any appointment or treatment at the Health Center
- lab reports
- any documents received from other clinics
- correspondence with your provider
Every patient coming to the health center will be asked to sign a Confidentiality Policy. This form details how your information is protected and shared.