Health Services & Health Center

The Health Center assists students in taking responsibility for their own health, and to create a full and balanced lifestyle as well as a healthy community. The Health Center is staffed by a registered nurse, Autumn Kelley.

Northland College Health Services requires full-time students to have a Northland College Health Examination form filled out the students health care provider within the last year. The form is attached. Other physical forms may be substituted, if all areas of the Northland form are addressed. This form is used by Health Services to monitor what types of health conditions are present on campus, and is used as a basis for individual health advice. It is not shared with others, except in cases of emergency. First-year athletes must also complete a personal health history form (completed by the student) and must submit an athletic physical form, see http://www.northlandcollegesports.com/sports/2008/7/16/GEN_0716084707.aspx?&tab=2

Northland College is required by the State of Wisconsin to keep records of the immunization status of students living on campus for two diseases: Meningococcal disease and Hepatitis B. I prefer to collect a complete set of immunization records, so I can help students stay up to date on recommended vaccines. Hepatitis B vaccination is a series of three shots, usually given in infancy. Meningococcal vaccination is recommended within the past five years. Athletes must also submit immunization records for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and tetanus.

Students who have not received these vaccines can choose to receive the vaccine prior to arriving on campus, can receive the vaccine once on campus, through Health Services, or can formally waive the vaccine for reasons of medical, personal, or religious conviction. Waivers must be signed by the student (if over age 18) and must be submitted each year.

Forms can be mailed to: Health Services, 1411 Ellis Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806 Faxed to: 715-682-1860 Emailed to: healthservices@northland.edu Or hand-delivered to the Health Services office, second floor of the Ponzio Campus Center.

Health Forms

• Health Examination (PDF)
• Athletic Physical Form (PDF)
• Vaccine Waiver (PDF)
• Immunization Record (PDF)
• Hepatitis B Vaccine Information (PDF)
• Meningococcal Vaccine Information (PDF)

Hours and Location

The Health Center is open daily on weekdays during the school year.  The Health Center is closed on weekends and over school breaks. The location of the Health Center is in the Ponzio Campus Center second floor, room 206.

Services Provided

• Treatment and assessment of minor illness, injuries, and emergencies
• Dispensing over-the-counter medications
• Dressing changes, suture removal, ice packs/hot packs (crutches available on loan)
• If you would like to see a doctor, please call ahead at (715) 682-1340

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Health Center at (715) 682-1340.