Sick visits

Minor emergency treatment cuts, burns, sprains, strains

Diagnostic testing COVID, strep, mono, influenza, blood glucose, STD,  pregnancy, hemoglobin, urinalysis

Allergy & Birth Control (depo-provera) Injections supplied by the patient with physician’s instructions

Medication  anxiety/depression, birth control, antibiotics, over the counter meds (cough drops, pain relievers, antiseptic ointment, nausea medication, decongestants, antihistamines)   

Referrals for diagnostic testing and specialists including lab tests and x-rays (insurance will be billed)

Medical equipment  loaned wheelchairs and crutches

Immunization Requirements

All incoming students are required by State of Illinois law to provide a copy of their immunization history to the university within six weeks of the first day of classes. Failure to comply will cause the student's registration for next semester to be place on HOLD. 

Required Vaccines:

• MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR) VACCINE
  • Two doses of MMR at least 28 days apart after 12 months of age
  • Those born after January 1, 1957 are exempt
• TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA, PERTUSSIS (TDAP) VACCINE
  • Three doses of DTP, DTAP, DT, TD, OR TDAP with one dose of TDAP in the past 10 years
• MENINGOCOCCAL QUADRIVALENT (ACWY) VACCINE
  • One dose given after the age of 16

Vaccines recommended by the ACHA : 

• COVID-19 VACCINE  Three doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Students are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the last dose of any series.
• INFLUENZA VACCINE
• SEROGROUP B MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE
• HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINE

Exemptions:

• RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION
  • Any student requiring a religious exemption, to any vaccine, should complete this form. Religious Exemption Form 
• MEDICAL EXEMPTION
  • Any student requiring a medical exemption should submit a written statement by their medical provider indicating the nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstances that contraindicates those immunizations.

All students need to create a user profile with their IWU student number and IWU email.  In the portal, students can check-in for appointments, upload documents, complete forms, and securely communicate with AHS staff.

• Check your syllabus for your professor’s attendance policy.  It's important to know what might happen if you miss class, an assignment or an exam.  If you have questions, reach out to your professor directly.
• Notify your professor (in advance if possible) of your absence due to illness  Click for an example email.
• Please note:  Arnold Health Services does not typically provide notes for absences due to illness.
• Contact Arnold Health Services (AHS) at 309-556-3107 if you need an appointment.  To mitigate illness on IWU campus, AHS does not­ take walk-ins.  If you are experiencing COVID symptoms (congestion, running nose, cough, headache, fever) you may be asked to take an at-home COVID test.  AHS does not have at-home COVID tests available. If the test is positive, please let AHS know via the online student portal or phone. 

Due to high demand, please understand you may not be able to get a same-day appointment at Arnold Health Services.  If you need to be seen same day, consider contacting Carle Convenient Care at 309-862-5700 located at 1437 E College.  Remember to bring your insurance card, as your health insurance provider will be billed. 

• When you’re sick with a respiratory illness, stay home and/or away from others. Seek treatment (COVID-19 and influenza) when available to lessen symptoms and reduce the risk of severe illness.  
• You may return to normal activities (e.g. classroom attendance, reporting to your regular work location, etc.) when symptoms have improved and you are fever-free without medication for 24 hours. A five-day isolation period for COVID-19 is no longer required.  
• After resuming normal activities, please take appropriate precautions for the next five days which include good hygiene, mask wearing, distancing, and testing for viruses.  
  Staying up to date on vaccinations is still the best way to protect yourself and others against serious illness.
• Get fresh air and practice good hygiene: hand washing, covering coughs/sneezes, and cleaning surfaces.