Wildcat Health Clinic

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wildcathealthclinic@indwes.edu

765-677-2206

Fax: 855-876-8285

Barnes Student Center, 210


Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 12 p.m, 1 - 4 p.m.

Convenient, Low Cost Healthcare

The Wildcat Health Clinic at Indiana Wesleyan University is committed to the promotion of physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness of the IWU community. We provide high quality, affordable health care, treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, and promote wellness through health education and preventative care.

Schedule An Appointment

Call the office to schedule your appointment: 765-677-2206

Forms and Resources

New Student Information

Check out the information below to make your transition onto campus quick and easy!

All new students are required to have the following information turned in prior to the beginning of their first semester (July 31 & December 1):

  • A completed health form
  • Record of two MMR vaccines
  • Record of a current (within 10 years) Tetanus vaccine
  • Record of Meningitis MCV4 Vaccine (after age 16 before age 21)
  • Completed TB screen and TB test, if required
The following vaccines are optional but encouraged:

You must submit a health form to the Wildcat Health Clinic through Med + Proctor. 

This is NOT the same as your Athletic Physical.

You must submit health information and immunizations through Med + Proctor to the Wildcat Health Clinic. 

This is NOT the same as your Nursing Physical.

What We Provide

  • Treatment of acute and minor illnesses and injuries
  • Monitoring of ongoing health concerns such as blood pressure and blood sugar
  • Immunizations​ and vaccinations
  • Physical exams including:
    • school physicals
    • travel exams
    • employment physical
    • pre-nursing physical
    • women’s health
    • wellness exam
  • Laboratory test diagnostic blood work when ordered by a Wildcat Health Clinic provider or outside practitioner
    • mono, influenza, strep, blood sugar and urinalysis are provided on-site
  • Travel care and immunizations
  • Tuberculosis testing including:
    • PPD skin test
    • Quantiferon Gold blood test
  • Medical supplies including:
    • crutches
    • bandages
    • hot/cold packs
    • breathing treatment machines
    • health education materials
  • Allergy desensitizing injections are given by appointments only. The patient is responsible for providing written orders, instructions and serum from their allergist.​​​​​

Schedule An Appointment

Call the office to schedule your appointment: 765-677-2206

Frequently Asked Questions

Nurse: No cost.

Nurse Practitioner: Depends on the level of care needed; the range is $25 to $75 per visit.

If you do not have insurance, we will work with you by making a payment plan. We will not turn anyone away from getting care if they cannot afford it. There is always a way!

Costs at the Wildcat Health Clinic are definitely lower than an ordinary doctor's office! We have options to assist that most offices do not. Also, our charges are generally considerably lower. We try very hard to keep prices as low as possible while continuing to provide quality care.

The Wildcat Health Clinic has a variety of over-the-counter medications given free of charge, including but not limited to generic Tylenol, Ibuprofen, cold medications, various stomach medications, etc..

We also have items for wound care, sprains and strains, etc. We offer crutches and nebulizers (for breathing treatments) on loan, as long as the student needs.

The Wildcat Health Clinic is not a dispensing pharmacy, meaning that someone cannot bring a prescription from their own health care provider to be filled here at the clinic.

What if I'm prescribed a medication?

We do have a number of generic medications we dispense if ordered by the Nurse Practitioner at an equal, or lower cost than a regular pharmacy would charge. For any medications not available at the Wildcat Health Clinic, many local pharmacies are nearby campus.

Flu shots are offered beginning in the Fall and continue until we run out of vaccines.

The cost varies year-to-year, but usually runs ~$25 per dose.

Usually, the nurse will see a patient first and assess the patient to determine what level of care is needed. If needed, the nurse will refer the patient to the Nurse Practioner (N.P.)

The nurses can provide over-the-counter medications, provide self-help care information, perform rapid strep, flu, and mono tests, chem strips for urinalyses, blood sugar screenings, and urine drug screens (all of the tests incur a charge).

Any patient can also request to see the N.P.

No, you do not have to show proof of insurance to be a student at Indiana Wesleyan University.

However, it is strongly encouraged for each student to be covered by a health insurance policy.

For information concerning the Affordable Health Care Act click on the link below.

Health Insurance Options

IWU Health Center will bill to most health insurance companies.

We encourage you to contact your health insurance company and find out what benefits your plan offers away from home. Students should be knowledgeable of how to use their health insurance including co-pays, network requirements, and what is covered while at college. All students are encouraged to carry a copy of their health, dental and prescription drug cards.

For the Health Center to file medical claims we require a copy of the front and back of the insurance card and the date of birth of the insured. Copays are due at time of service. All remaining co-insurance, deductibles and non-covered charges will be mailed to the patients at their home address. We are always willing to assist you with any insurance questions you may have.

We do not have late hours or on-call hours.

Our campus employs licensed police officers, who are first responders. So, if you have questions or concerns after hours, please call Campus Police at (765) 677-4911 and talk directly to an officer for assistance. 


After Hours Care Providers
MGH EXPRESS URGENT CARE
1130 North Baldwin Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 660-7480
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily

MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL
441 North Wabash Ave.
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2694
mgh.net

Services for Nursing Students

The Wildcat Health Clinic offers services required by the IWU Nursing program. Please call to schedule an appointment: 765-677-2206

Your insurance company may pay for your physical exam and vaccinations. Check with your carrier to see if you have benefits for preventative services and adult vaccinations and if you are covered to be seen at the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcat Health Clinic.

Check with the Nursing Division for additional requirements and deadlines.

Payment for the following is due in full at time of service. Expenses can be charged to your student account.

  • Physical exam
  • Hepatitis vaccine
  • Influenza (flu) caccine
  • MMR vaccine
  • Varicella vaccine
  • Tdap vaccine
  • TB skin test*
  • Hepatitis B titer
  • Rubella titer
  • Varicella titer
  • Urine drug screen**

*no appointment necessary; not administered on Thursdays
**bring a photo ID

Services for Those Preparing for Travel

The Wildcat Health Clinic offers a travel clinic that covers vaccination requirements, health issues, and basic self-care while traveling. The clinic is available to students, staff and eligible family members by appointment. Most vaccines and medications necessary for travel are available at the clinic.

Travel Questionnaire

Scheduling Your Appointment Before Travel

Your initial appointment should be scheduled for a time at least 8-10 weeks before travel. Some required vaccinations occur in a series and there may be time requirements for many of the necessary medications and vaccinations to be fully effective.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

During your exam, the provider will discuss when you will be going, what cities you will be visiting and for how long. The provider review your current health and medical history, assess vaccine and medical needs to protect you during your trip, and discuss how you can stay healthy as you travel. Please make sure the Health Clinic has a copy of your most current vaccination record.

Plan to arrive ten minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time or complete the following form and bring with you: Travel Questionnaire

A TB skin test recommended by the CDC prior to travel and 8-10 weeks upon return. TB testing is available at the Health Center.

Insurance and Payment

Some vaccinations may be covered by your insurance. Check with your company to see if you have benefits for adult vaccinations. Insurance companies we can file vaccines to include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Sagamore and Encore. If you have a plan not listed or no insurance, you are required to pay for all immunizations at the time of administration. Typhoid and Yellow Fever vaccines, and the travel exam must be paid for at time of service regardless of coverage.

Payment with cash, check, credit or debit card is expected at time of visit. Expenses can be charged to your student account.

CDC Travel Page