• Illness and injury
  Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Well-being, preventive care and health promotion
  Physical exams, screenings, vaccinations, nutrition resources, well-being education.
• Infectious disease
  Diagnosis and treatment of common infectious diseases.
• Sexual and reproductive health
  Well-person exams; contraceptive services; breast health; sexually transmitted infection screening, testing and treatment.
  
• Mental Health
  Diagnosis and treatment of common mental health conditions; mental health screenings for anxiety, depression; concerns around eating and body image; referral to mental health counselors.
• Additional Services
  • Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, medical supplies
  • Off-campus referrals to specialty care
  • On-campus referrals to academic and other support services
  • Nutrition support in partnership with Sodexo (on-campus food services)

Care provided by registered nurses to assess urgent healthcare concerns, provide education and support transition to appropriate resources when needed, both on and off campus.

Support provided for:

• Billing information (Note: Most services provided at health services on campus are covered under the Wellness Fee, and students incur no charge for visits. Any charges for costs not covered are billed to the student account.)
• Filing insurance claims
• Requests for medical records
• Accessing available services on campus and in the local Spokane community
• Claims support for the Student Accident Insurance Plan

On occasion, students require referrals to local specialists. Whitworth University Health Services can provide students with a direct referral after assessing their needs or provide a list of local providers. Students are responsible to confirm insurance coverage with these providers before seeking care.
 
If transportation is needed for off-campus appointments, students can utilize the Pirate Health Ride Program for non-emergency visits.

Travel health visits are required for all off-campus programs to support preparedness for healthy travel. Visits include pre-travel screenings, access to vaccinations, referrals to off-campus healthcare providers when needed, and education for students in national and international off-campus programs. The cost of travel health visits is billed to the student account. 

For healthcare services offered after Whitworth University Health Services' regular business hours, please click on the After-Hours Care link.
 
If transportation is needed for off-campus appointments, students can utilize the Pirate Health Ride Program for non-emergency visits.

For convenient access to self-care, a number of low-cost over-the-counter medications are available for purchase at Whitworth University Health Services on campus. Students can purchase these items during our regular business hours. 
 
See self-care store information.

Students can rent crutches and wheelchairs from Whitworth University Health Services when they are injured and require these assistive devices. Crutches require a $40 deposit, and wheelchairs require a $250 deposit. Charges are billed to the student account. If the equipment is returned in good condition, the deposit will be fully refunded. 
 
Wheelchairs can also be rented for student family members in special circumstances, such as during graduation events. For these instances, the same rental policy applies.
 
Please contact health services for rental questions.
 
Whitworth University Health Services
Phone: 509.777.3259
Email: healthservices@whitworth.edu

• Medication Disposal and Sharps Container Exchange

Care for the following health concerns is unable to be provided through Whitworth University Health Services.

• Injuries sustained through intercollegiate sports activities 
  Refer to Whitworth University Sports Medicine/Athletic Training.
• Injury from a motor vehicle accident 
  Seek care at an urgent care facility or emergency department as indicated.
• Injury on the job 
  Seek care at an urgent care facility, emergency department or occupational medicine facility as indicated. Report any on-campus work related injuries to Whitworth University Human Resource Services.
• Injury in the classroom, laboratory, research or internship setting
  Seek care at an urgent care facility, emergency department or occupational medicine facility as indicated. Report any on-campus related injuries to Whitworth University Human Resource Services.