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What should you do if you get the flu? If you would like to know, click here for more information.

KNOW WHEN TO STAY HOME!

What are the Hope College Illness Guidelines?

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What is the Hope "Out of class" policy? Read more>

Is it a Cold or is it the Flu?

Cold symptoms could include:

• Sore throat
• Sneezing
• Headache
• Runny nose
• Head Congestion
• Low-grade fever (below 100 F)
• Cough
• More gradual onset

Influenza (the flu) symptoms include:
Sudden onset of:

• Body Aches
• Headache
• Cough
• Fever (usually over 100 F)
• Extreme fatigue

Management of ADHD/ADD

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Having trouble Sleeping?

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Health History Form for students residing in the USA

Health History Form for students arriving from outside the USA

Immunization Waiver

Tuberculosis Self-Screening Tool

Looking for an area Pharmacy?

Questions regarding your allergy serumanswered here.

Need to have your HealthRecords sent somewhere?
Check here for the consent form thatneeds to be signed in order for us to do this for you.

Nausea, Vomiting & Diarrhea -Oh My!
click here to learn what to do.

Need More Information on MRSA and other Skin Infections?
click here.

In need of Dental Care?

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Questions for the Health Center Staff?

You may direct your questions to healthcenter@hope.edu. Replies may take up to 72 hours. We are NOT able to schedule appointments via e-mail. Appointments must be made by calling 616-395-7585

Self reporting of communicable disease symptoms may be sent to healthclinicvirus@hope.edu. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to report symptoms of influenza-like illness and/or gastroenteritis-like illness with your:

Name
Housing location
Date symptom(s) began
Pertinent activities (i.e. athletic group, chapel choir, CASA tutor, etc)

This information is used to monitor the potential for disease outbreaks at Hope College. The information is kept confidential and for tracking purposes only. You may still manage your symptoms on your own or with your health care provider.

The Health Center is Closed during School Breaks

If you are in need of medical care in the Holland area you may:
CALL 911!
(If it is an emergency)
Or Report to:
Holland Hospital
602 Michigan Ave
Holland, MI 49423

You have your own major medical insurance plan.
Go to any area med center with your major medical insurance card.
These include:
1. Prime Care
3235 N. Wellness Drive
Building A
Holland, MI 49424
2. Med One
383 Garden Ave
Holland, MI 49424

If you purchased the ADDITIONAL Student Insurance Plan.
Contact:
South Washington Family Medicine
904 S. Washington Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
616-392-8035

Hot Topics!

The Health Center once again has the H1N1 Vaccine. If you are a student wishing to obtain the vaccine, please give us a call at 395-7585 to schedule an appointment!

PNEUMONIA PREVENTION

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends a single dose of pneumonia vaccine for all people age 2 through 64 years of age with certain high-risk conditions. People in thse groups are at increased risk of pneumonia and serious complications due to influenza infection. This vaccine is available at the Hope Health Center. Call for your appointment!

Individuals who should receive Pneumonia Vaccine (age 2-64 years)
• Chronic heart disease
• Chronic lung disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Diabetes
• Cerebrospinal fluid leaks
• Cochlear implants
• Immunocompromised individuals
• Asthma
• Those who smoke cigarettes

Attention Students!

We need your help! This has been and continues to be a very busy year for us at the Health Center. Appointments fill up very quickly and we often have to make students wait until the next day to be seen. Problems arise when we have students who don't show up for their appointments, or who show up late. This means that we turn away patients who could have been seen and then no one shows up, or the late arriving student throws off the whole rest of the schedule.
Please be courteous to your fellow students by arriving on time and also by cancelling appointments that are no longer needed. Thanks!

Studying Abroad?

If you are planning to study abroad there may be some advance medical steps that you need to take care of. Check here to see what you need to do in order for the Health Center to assist you in your planning.

BAT SEASON IS UPON US!

If you should happen to find a bat in your room and you are not sure what to do, check here to find out.

Student Insurance Plan

Students who have purchased the additional student insurance plan can obtain a temporary card by setting up an on-line account @ www.studentresources.net

To find a health care provider in your area go to www.studentresources.com
Click on Find my school's plan
Type in Hope College
Click on Hope College
Click on UnitedHealthCare Options PPO Network
Follow directions from there!

Questions or concerns about your Hope Health benefit or student insurance plan should be directed to
www.studentresources.net. Once you set up your account you can access

• your usage and benefits
• print a copy of your card
• ask specific questions regarding your coverage

College Student Health Information

Do you have questions on various health topics, and aren't sure where to turn? Check out this website for lots of information - including recipes!

Illness Prevention Alert!

Let's do all that we can to make Hope's campus as germ free as possible.

What can you do to protect yourself from communicable diseases?

• Wash your hands thoroughly before eating, touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
• Cough into the “crook of your arm” to decrease the spread of viruses with your cough.
• Use disposable tissues with sneezing – and dispose of them properly.
• Keep your immune system healthy! Get adequate sleep, water and a variety of healthy foods to help your body develop a strong defense.

Hand washing – PROPER Hand washing – is the Number 1 way to prevent the spread of a viral illness.

Proper Hand washing means:
• Using Soap & Water
• Work up a lather and cover all surfaces of your hands, fingers, finger webs, under the nails and even up to your wrists.
• Continue to lather-up for 30 seconds.
• Rinse under running water.
• Turn off the faucet with a paper towel or use your elbow if a paper towel is not available.

For further information check here.

Let's all do our part!

Graduating and Need Short-Term Medical Insurance?

Check out these web sites:
www.uhcsr.com
www.getmednow.com