Students
Health Center
Location
Hamilton House, 13612 E. Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA
Tel: 562.907.4200 ext. 4400
Fax: 562.464.4511
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8a.m. - 4p.m.
Appointments are encouraged.
About the Health Center
Located near the Campus Safety headquarters, the Health Center provides primary health care services, as well as health and wellness resources, to Whittier College students.
The Center is staffed fulltime throughout the academic year by a licensed nurse-director. During the week, a number of physicians hold rotating office hours and see patients on an appointment or walk-in basis.
There is no charge for a visit, and no insurance is necessary. However, any medication prescribed will incur a small cost to the student patient. All students, prior to enrolling, will be asked to complete and submit a Health History Record and a physician-signed Health Examiniation form.
After hours Emergencies
Cases that arise after office hours, that require significant emergency care, and in the case of certian illnesses better treated in a hospital facility will be referred to nearby Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (562.698.0811).
Sample of Services provided by the health center
- Flu Shots & Immunizations
- Gynecological exams (Pap, Birth Control)
- Health and nutrition education
- Sexual health (STD testing, free condoms/dental dams, emergency contraception)
- Travel clinics
- Athletic physicals
- Yearly wellness exams
- Medications (available at minimal cost)
Staff
Colleen Leidy, R.N., Director of Health Services
Tel: 562.907.4200 ext. 4400
E-mail: cleidy@whittier.edu
Barbara Slingluff, R.N.
Tel: 562.907.4200 ext. 4400
E-mail: bslingluff@whittier.edu
Privacy Rights
The Health Center is required by law to keep information about you confidential. No information about you is released to your family, the faculty, college administration, or anyone else without your written authorization.
