Health and Counseling Location: 150 S. Fairview Ave. Phone: 217-424-6360 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9a.m. - 4 p.m. (when classes are in session) Website: http://www.millikin.edu/health Counseling Services Confidential personal counseling services are available throughout the academic year to assist students in overcoming their difficulties. Staff members utilize an approach that emphasizes personal responsibility, prevention, intervention, and a concern for the whole student. It is our goal to assist students in improving their abilities to make informed decisions that positively affect their mental, physical, and spiritual health. Appointments can be arranged by calling 217.424.6360, or by dropping by the Health & Counseling Center, located on the corner of Wood Street and Fairview Avenue. Counseling and referral services are free of charge. Certificate of Immunity: In accordance with the Illinois College Student Immunization Act 110 ILCS 20, Millikin University requires verification of immunity for Diphtheria/Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Exact dates are required for all immunizations, date of disease and/or serological test results. If serology titer indicates lack of immunity, vaccines must be administered. Although Hepatitis B and Meningococcal vaccines are not required, the American College Health Association (ACHA) and our physician recommend that students consider being immunized. Immunizations administered prior to the first birthday are invalid. Medical Services Medical services are provided by on Millikin's campus at the DMH-Millikin Wellness Center by Decatur Memorial Hospital, which includes a full-time nurse practitioner, Elizabeth Campbell, MSN, FNP-BC, and medical direction from board certified physician Michael Zia, M.D. Medical services provided by the Wellness Center include: • •
Evaluation and treatment of medical illness/injury Screening for blood pressure, blood
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Physical examinations STD screenings On-site clinical laboratory
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sugar and cholesterol Medication management Allergy injections Vaccine administration TB skin tests
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Wound care Urinalysis Pregnancy tests Strep tests
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