Wellness Center Services

The Wellness Center strives to provide a variety of services specific to the college student’s health and wellness needs. Care received in the Wellness Center is provided by a masters prepared nurse based on physician-approved protocols. All current Aurora University students as well as faculty and staff may utilize Wellness Center Services. The following is a list of services offered:

• Assessment and treatment of minor injuries, illness and health problems
• Basic laboratory testing (blood glucose testing, Rapid Strep A Screening)
• Over-the-counter medication availability
• Wellness Assessments (blood pressure, pulse, body mass index, and percentage body fat analysis)
• Health education / programs (individual and group)
• Information on local health care referral sources
• Annual flu shot and meningitis vaccination clinics

Students may access Wellness Center services on a walk in basis, however appointments are preferred.

Students evaluated in the Wellness Center will be provided with recommendations for management of injury, illness and/or health problem based on physician-approved clinical protocols. Recommendations may be communicated through verbal and/or written instructions, and may include suggestions for self-care and/or evaluation by a physician or equivalent health care provider.

There is currently no charge for services provided in the Wellness Center. However all charges for services received outside of the Wellness Center will be the responsibility of the student.

In an emergency situation, 911 is activated to provide paramedic and ambulance transport to a local hospital (Provena Mercy Center).

Treatment of minors
Students less than 18 years of age need to provide the Wellness Center with a completed “Minor Consent Form for Wellness Center Services” prior to being evaluated in the Wellness Center. This form is available online and can be completed and submitted to the Wellness Center.