Health Services

Services we offer

• ADHD

  Calvin’s Health Services is able to manage the medication treatment for students with ADHD. To expedite the transfer of care to one of our physicians, it is important to have all of the student’s medical records transferred to our office prior to that first appointment. To expedite the transfer of care to one of our physicians, it is important to have all of the student’s medical records transferred to our office prior to that first appointment. Transitioning to higher education can be challenging and our clinicians are experts in caring for ADHD in the university setting. When necessary, our physicians can work in collaboration with the Center for Academic Success, Disability Services, and Center for Counseling and Wellness. Please click here to learn how to transfer care to Health Services regarding ADHD medication while attending Calvin University.

• ALLERGY SHOTS

  For allergy injections, the first injection must be given in the allergist office. Students are recommended to bring their allergy serum to Health Services along with detailed instructions and allergy injection schedules signed by their allergy care provider. The serum may be stored at Health Services. Moreover, a university physician must be present when injections are administered, so appointments are required. Students are strongly encouraged to contact their insurance provider to verify that services are covered under their plan. Please click here for more information.

• IMMUNIZATIONS

  All students coming to Calvin University are required to meet immunization criteria. Health Services staff follow CDC guidelines to promote the health of the entire student body. Faculty and staff may also use Health Services for travel immunizations, and the yearly influenza vaccine. Please click here for more information.

• LABORATORY

  Office based laboratory tests may be done in the course of an office visit. For students who need additional laboratory tests, samples are often collected in Health Services and Spectrum Health Laboratory couriers collect these specimens multiple times per day. Our office serves as a regional reference laboratory collection site for the convenience of our students but the charges for any specimens delivered to Spectrum Laboratory will be charged by Spectrum according to the student's insurance coverage (the only exception is for students on the student health plan. All Spectrum labs and in-house labs are covered by the student health plan).

  To schedule a laboratory test, students can call Health Services or visit one of the following laboratory sites:

  Spectrum Health Lab (Heritage Pointe)
  2060 East Paris Ave SE
  Phone: (616) 486-9070

  Spectrum Health Lab
  1000 East Paris Ave SE
  Phone: (616) 391-1625

  Spectrum Health Lab
  4600 Breton Rd. SE
  Phone: (616) 391-9743

• MENTAL HEALTH

  Health Services providers are experienced in mental health concerns and have a variety of openings throughout the week for visits of this type of concern. Your care is confidential here. There are times where we may work closely with your other providers (for example, a counselor on or off campus) with your permission and signed release. When urgent psychiatric care is needed, we typically refer to the Pine Rest urgent care center locally.

• NUTRITION AND HEALTH EATING

  We have a registered dietician with 35 years of experience available for scheduled dietary consultations. She provides counseling for those on special diets, athletes looking for nutritional guidance for peak performance, or for those with any questions about healthy eating or disordered eating.

• PHYSICAL EXAMS

  Comprehensive yearly physical exams as well as brief exams for employment or volunteer opportunities can be scheduled through Health Services. Athletic physicals are scheduled through the athletic training office. For more information about athletic physicals, please visit the Sports Medicine Department website.

• SEXUAL ASSAULT, STD DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT

  We provide confidential evaluation and treatment for concerns relating to sexually transmitted infections of any person of any gender. In the case of sexual assault that has happened in the last 3 days, we recommend starting your care with the local YWCA as a certified sexual assault nurse examiner is available 24 hours a day to provide an initial medical forensic exam. We recommend then having follow-up care with our office for further treatment and care.

• SPORTS MEDICINE

  Health Services providers can assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal concerns. Dr. Edwin Kornoelje, sports medicine physician and former Calvin team physician, is also available 2 Thursday afternoons a month during the school year for evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation. He is also available for appointments at his private office.

  University of Michigan Health - West
  1310 East Beltline SE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49506
  Phone: (616) 252-1500

  In case of an urgent need after hours, Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan has walk-in hours from 5–9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• TRAVEL HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION

  The Travel Health and Immunization office provides comprehensive travel health services to students, staff and faculty of Calvin University, and immunizations for those in the community. Travel health providers are members of the International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM), and follow the most current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College Health Association (ACHA). Please click here for more information.

• WOMEN’ S HEALTH

  Health Services provides women’s health care, including discussions about period concerns and birth control, testing such as pregnancy tests, and exams such as gynecologic exams, pap smears and breast exams. We are able to treat these common concerns, but would refer you to a local gynecologist if needed.