Welty Student Health Center

The Health Center is staffed throughout the academic year, Monday through Friday. Professional nurses are here to assist with students health care needs.

Medical providers are available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8-10 am, to examine ill or injured students, provide consultations or physical exams. Urgent or emergency medical care may be provided by local clinics or emergency rooms.

All appointments must be scheduled ahead of time, by calling the Health Center at 509-527-5295. There are no longer any “drop in” appointment times with nurses or medical providers.

Whitman College is committed to doing everything we can to protect our faculty, staff and students during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn more about health, well-being and safety on our COVID-19 Dashboard. Symptomatic and exposure coronavirus testing for students at Welty Student Health Center will take place from 9–11:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the back door of the health center. No appointment is necessary.

Where is the Health Center?

The Health Center is located at 11 Merriam St. on the corner of Merriam Street and Boyer Avenue, on the southeast side of campus.

Map of Campus with Health Center Highlighted

Physician Hours

Physicians are available by appointment Monday-Friday, 8-10 am. All visits must be scheduled ahead of time by calling the Health Center at 509-527-5295.

FAQs

How do I get prescriptions filled?

There are 2 pharmacies that will deliver your prescriptions to the Health Center. They are: Tallman's, a local pharmacy, and their phone # is: 509-525-1010. They will need to have a payment method on file and the prescription that you are wanting filled. Rite-Aid will also deliver to the Health Center and their phone # is: 509-529-1917.

Can I get immunization shots?

We have all the routine vaccines and many travel vaccines available. Vaccines are charged to your student account.

Questions about the Meningococcal vaccine?

Please read more here.

What tests can you perform?

Strep, mono, urinalysis, pregnancy and STI tests are performed at the clinic.

How do I make an appointment to see a doctor?

Please call the Health Center at 509-527-5295 and we can assist you with making an appointment.

Can my parents find out why I went to the Health Center?

We share information with parents ONLY with your written permission. Clinical information may be shared with our counseling and sport departments as needed. A consent for treatment will be provided upon your first visit to our clinic. Clinic charges are documented as “Health Center” charge on your bill from the business office. No one outside the Health Center can identify what the charge is for.

Services

Welty Student Health Center is a small, nurse-managed clinic for routine illness and injury. The Welty Student Health Center does not manage complicated or chronic conditions. If you are in need of more in depth services, please contact your current primary care physician, for an appropriate referral to a local provider.

Services available include:

Physician availability for examination of ill students, physical exams or consultation.
Prescriptions assistance from local pharmacy
In-house lab testing for strep, mono, urinalysis and pregnancy
Phototherapy
Assistance in outside referrals and insurance questions
Vaccines and travel health

Health Insurance

The health center does not bill insurance. Students are responsible for requesting a receipt for charged services/supplies if they would like to submit a claim.

We strongly recommend that all students are aware of their benefits, including the limitations and requirements of their particular health insurance.

International Student Health Insurance. Whitman does not offer a domestic student health insurance plan.

Cost of Services

Free: No student cost for

Physician or nurse practitioner
Nursing evaluations/services
Travel consultation

Nominal student charge

Physicals
Lab work - in-house
Immunization
Medications
Assorted medical supplies

Other professional services charged by provider

Outside lab and radiology
Prescriptions

All degree-seeking students are able to access the college health center, regardless of their particular health insurance.

Health center services or supply costs will be charged to the student’s Whitman account.

The health center does not bill insurance. Students are responsible for requesting a receipt for charged services/supplies if they would like to submit a claim.

We strongly recommend that all students are aware of their benefits, including the limitations and requirements of their particular health insurance.

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or if you have any questions, please call the Health Center at 509-527-5295.

Local Clinics and Emergency Rooms

Walla Walla Clinic 55 W. Tietan St., Walla Walla, 509-525-3720. Insurance required.

Walk-In Clinic at Walla Walla Clinic 55 W. Tietan St., Walla Walla, 509-525-3720. A minor
emergency clinic that provides unscheduled, walk-in and urgent care. Open 7 days a week. Insurance required.

Providence Medical Group 401 W. Poplar St., Walla Walla, 509-525-3320 Insurance required.

Providence Urgent Care 380 Chase Ave., Walla Walla, 509-522-5171 A minor emergency clinic that provides unscheduled, walk in and urgent care. Open 7 days a week. Insurance required.

Providence Express Care A clinic that sees patients with non-emergency health needs. There are two locations, one in College Place and one in Walla Walla. Please follow the link to book your visit online and for more information. Insurance required.

Family Medical Center 1120 W. Rose St., Walla Walla, 509-525-6695 Cares for the insured and non-insured patients.

SOS Clinic 1200 SE 12th St., Suite 4, College Place, 509-529-1481 Cares for the insured and non-insured patients. Limited hours.

Providence St. Mary's Emergency Department 401 W. Poplar St., Walla Walla
For severe illness or injury only.

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