Health Center Visit Descriptions

Alcohol follow-up

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD (usually); Lisa Currie - WesWELL

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Mandated by Dean’s office.  Review of incident, assessment of medical complications, screening for alcohol dependency, referral for other services if needed.

Homework:   Complete online e-CHUG alcohol assessment/print results and bring to appointment

Allergy Immunotherapy (Initial Consultation)

Provider:   Joan Ecklund, RN

Duration:   10-15 minutes

Content:   Review program and sign papers. Must be done at least one day prior to receiving shots.

Homework:   Bring allergy serum and associated papers with you.

Allergy Immunotherapy (Ongoing)

Provider:   Joan Ecklund, R.N.

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Shots administered followed by 20-30 minutes observation.

Homework:   N/A

Contraceptive (Pill) Refill

Providers:   Valli Cohen APRN; Sandy Frimel PA-C

Duration:   30 minutes

Content:   Provision of prescription for oral contraceptive pills.

Homework:   If Gyn exam was not at the Health Center, bring a copy of the exam from your last Gyn visit or fax to us at 860-685-2471 (documentation of breast and pelvic exam findings), copy of Pap smear report, and completed copy of Wesleyan's Gyn form. 

Dermalogic Procedures

Provider:   Davis Smith, MD; Emily Daponte, MD

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Wart treatment, removal or biopsy of skin lesions

Homework:   N/A

Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)

Providers:   Walk-in Service

Duration:   N/A

Content:   Assessment of circumstances, provision of Emergency Contraception pills (currently Plan B).  Note:  Most effective when taken ASAP, but may be effective up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

Homework:   Urine specimen required if interested in pregnancy testing.

Gyn/Pelvic Exam/Pap Smear

Providers:  Valli Cohen, APRN; Sandy Frimel PA-C

Duration:   40-60 minutes

Content:   Physical exam, breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap smear, discussion regarding contraceptive options, discussion regarding STI’s

Homework:   Complete Gyn form; may need to provide urine specimen

Gyn Problem

Providers:   Valli Cohen, APRN; Sandy Frimel PA-C; Emily Daponte, MD

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Acute or chronic gynecologic problem including STI symptoms, new change in menstrual pattern.  Typically involves a pelvic exam.  A full Gyn visit may be recommended. 

Homework:   May need to produce a urine specimen; may need to bring copies of previous Gyn records (for care received elsewhere)

Health Education

Providers:   Joyce Walter, MS, CHES; Lisa Currie, MS

Duration:   30-60 minutes

Content:   Individual support for smoking cessation, alcohol and other drug issues, sexuality concerns, stress management, body image and LGBTQQ support.

Homework:   N/A

HIV Counseling and Testing 

Providers:   Allison Knauerhase, MSW, MPH

Duration:   Drop-In Rapid HIV testing Wednesdays from 11-2:30 (minimum time 30 minutes)

Content:   Overview of HIV counseling and testing process, detailed review and discussion of sexual history and HIV risk activity, appropriate risk reduction/safer sex education and support.  Confidential or anonymous HIV testing also offered by appointment. 

Homework:   N/A

HIV Testing in conjunction with Pap, pelvic and sexual health visit

Providers:   All

Duration:   20 minutes; follow up visit for test results one week later (unless rapid HIV test used - results within 30 minutes of visit).

Content:    For students without a new partner since their last HIV test.)  Brief review of counseling, testing. 

Homework:   N/A

Injury

Providers:   All

Duration:   N/A

Content:   Ideally by appointment, but as a walk-in if acute/emergency e.g. bleeding, possible need for X-Ray, possible need for hospital referral

Homework:   N/A

Meal Plan

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD (usually)

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Review of medical data supporting request for modification of meal plan.

Homework:   Bring any documents supporting your diagnosis, especially ones which detail dietary restrictions specific to you.

Medical Record Review

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD; Emily Daponte, MD

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Review of past medical history for those students with a complicated diagnosis or otherwise likely to benefit from close relationship with the Health Center.

Homework:   Bring any documents which support and explain your diagnosis.

Men’s Health

            See Wellness and Sexual Health

Nutritionist

Providers:   Sue Gebo, Registered Dietitian

Duration:   Initial 60 minutes; follow-up 30 minutes

Content:   Nutritional assessment (intake vs. needs); meal planning; nutrition education and counseling

Homework:   3-day food record, including times and amounts

Physical (Full)

Providers:   All

Duration:   40-60 minutes

Content:   Complete medical history and physical exam.  Typically indicated for an application for work or travel, but occasionally as a wellness visit.

Homework:   Know medical history of self and immediate family.

Prescription refill

Providers:   All

Duration:   10-20 minutes

Content:   Provision of prescription for medications taken on a regular or occasional basis.  Note:  ADD/ADHD and Psychiatric medications are typically prescribed by OBHS.

Homework:   Name of medication and dose (ideally empty tube or bottle), duration of therapy, contact information for prior prescriber.

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Check (no symptoms)

            See Wellness and Sexual Health

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Symptoms or Exposure

Providers:   All

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Evaluation and treatment of STI symptoms or for STI exposure.  If you wish to be tested for all STI’s, please schedule a Wellness and Sexual Health visit instead.

 If  Pap is needed too, please schedule a Gyn exam (see Gyn/Pap Visit).

Homework:   N/A

Sick visit

Providers:  Davis Smith, MD; Emily Daponte, MD; Sandy Frimel, PA-C; Barbara Dedman, APRN

Duration:   20-30 minutes

Content:   Evaluation and treatment of acute or chronic condition.

Homework:   N/A

Smoking Cessation
           Provider:  Joyce Walter, MS, CHES
           Duration:  30-45 minutes
           Content:  click for more information
           Homework:  N/A

Study Abroad Form

Providers:   Nurses (medical providers if indicated)

Duration:   10-20 minutes

Content:   Brief review of health history.  Referral to a regular provider required in setting of significant medical or behavioral health history.

Homework:   Bring a blank copy of your form.

Suture Removal

Providers:   Nurses

Duration:   N/A

Content:   Removal of sutures or staples placed here or elsewhere.

Homework:   N/A

Travel Consult

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD; Emily Daponte, MD; Sandy Frimel, PA-C; Barbara Dedman, APRN

Duration:   60 minutes

Content:   Ideally 6-8 weeks prior to travel.  Review preventable illnesses relevant to your planned trip, provide recommendations and prescriptions for anti-malarials, vaccines, etc.

Homework:   Know destinations and dates as well as vaccine history (particularly those received elsewhere since coming to Wesleyan.  Bring your Yellow Book if you have one.

Travel Immunizations

Provider:   Jeanine Hanlon, R.N.

Duration:   20 minutes

Content:   Read/sign permission; receive immunizations.

Homework:   Must have had Travel Consult first; bring yellow international vaccine card if you have it.

Travel Physical

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD; Emily Daponte, MD; Sandy Frimel, PA-C; Barbara Dedman, APRN

Duration:   40-60 minutes

Content:   Exam and testing as required by your study abroad program.

Homework:   Bring all relevant forms, complete your sections.

Wellness and Sexual Health 

Providers:   Davis Smith, MD; Barbara Dedman, APRN

Duration:   40-60 minutes

Content:   Designed for all students irrespective of sexual or gender identity, this visit includes:  brief review and discussion of health topics relevant to your age group, detailed review of sexual history, risk appropriate education and counseling, risk-appropriate testing, intervention as directed. 

Homework:   Complete Pre-Visit Survey and bring it with you.  Don’t urinate for at least one hour before the visit.

Edited on December 17, 2007