Health Center Services

The Health Center is staffed by nurse practitioners,  a registered nurse, part-time physicians, and staff associates' support.  Students are evaluated and treated for  illnesses and injuries by the nurse and nurse practitioners with physician consultation and referral as necessary.  Nurse pracitioners are registered nurses who have completed additional extensive medical education and are certified and licensed to diagnose and treat medical conditions just as a family doctor does. If a medical condition falls outside the nurse practitioners' cope of practice, the patient is referred to the consulting physician or specialist in the community. Nurse practitioners order and perform lab tests and x-rays, may perform certain procedures and write for prescription medication.

Students are seen on an appointment basis similar to any  medical office.  Urgent illness or injury cases are seen immediately or referred to the Carlisle Regional Medical Center if they cannot be handled at the Health Center. Transportation is provided by the Department of Public Safety, or ambulance if appropriate.