Health Services

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The Student Health Center provides health care services for all full-time students. A nurse is on duty from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A physician is available two hours daily, Monday through Friday. The hours the doctor is available varies and will be posted each month in the residence halls, Campus Center, and throughout the campus. All full-time students are entitled to unlimited doctor and/or nurse visits. All full-time students are covered by a secondary accident policy at no additional expense to the student.

Any full or part-time student who is registered and attending Otterbein College is eligible to enroll for Commercial Travelers health insurance. The spouse and/or dependent children of the student may also be enrolled for insurance. For further information call 1-800-422-6200 or stop by the Student Affairs Office to pick up a brochure.

Otterbein requires a completed Health Record (history form and physical exam form including immunization records and a Mantoux Tuberculin skin test) on file at the Health Center prior to your arrival on campus. This requirement is for all full-time students including athletes, Continuing Studies and transfer students. Please be certain that any health problems, past and present, chronic diseases, recent injuries and treatment, as well as current medications, are indicated on the form. This will help us provide the best care possible. Failure to complete and return this Student Health Form will prevent you from receiving an I.D. card. Students participating in fall sports must submit their completed health record by August 1. All other incoming students must complete their Health Record by August 15. Health Records should be mailed to:

Otterbein Health Record
1 Otterbein College
Westerville, OH 43081

It is recommended that you consult with your family physician about receiving a meningitis vaccine. There have been several studies citing a slight increase in the number of cases among college freshmen.

Please visit the Health Center website for more complete information. Or contact the Otterbein Student Health Services, Ann Pryfogle, RN, Director, at 614-823-1345 or e-mail apryfogle@otterbein.edu.