With a wide variety of local health resources to keep you well, you can focus on the important things in your daily life, like classes and friends.

Student Health Information

Mount Carmel provides virtual care and in-person visit options through their local Westerville healthcare providers.  Free transportation to any of the Westerville area providers is available through COTA Plus, an on-demand transportation system provided by COTA (www.cota.com/services/cota-plus, Scroll down the page to Westerville). Please plan extra time for travel. The app will tell you how much time to expect.

Services can be accessed through scheduling a virtual appointment at www.mountcarmelhealth.com/virtual-care/ or an in-person appointment with a preferred medical provider in Westerville listed below. When making their first appointment, Otterbein students should call 614-627-2700 and identify themselves as Otterbein student.

Rachel Rogan, APRN
237 W Schrock Road Ste B
Westerville, OH 43081
Office: 614-627-1410

Coleton Towles, MD
237 W Schrock Road Ste B
Westerville, OH 43081
Office: 614-627-1410

Allergy medicine or prescription can be sent to these providers and students can set up appointments as necessary.

Ohio ENT Allergy
477 Copper Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Office: 614-758-7600

Premier Allergy
110 Polaris Pkwy Suite 325
Westerville, OH 43082
Office: 614-682-7442

Students will be billed for services through their insurance provider. Students can confirm that their insurance is accepted by Mount Carmel by calling one of the physicians listed above. Most insurance providers are accepted regardless of whether the student’s permanent address is in Ohio or out-of-state. For students who do not have insurance please contact Julie Saker, Dean of Students at jsaker@otterbein.edu or the Promise House for additional options at promisehouse@otterbein.edu.

Free consultation concerning contraception and other sexual health concerns is available for Otterbein students by contacting Proactive Functional Care at https://www.proactivefunctionalcare.com/. Students should click on the large orange button saying “Otterbein Student Health Schedule Here.” Students will be able to talk virtually and confidentially with a nurse practitioner who is ready to assist Otterbein students.

Check out Equitas Health http://www.equitashealth.com

“We want to offer you a healthcare experience that welcomes you as your whole self – your mind and your body, your sexual orientation and your gender identity, your race and your class, your previous experiences with healthcare and your hopes for the future.”

Equitas Health accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. They also have coverage navigators who assist those who do not have insurance.

The FAQs below will provide more information. If you have additional questions, please reach out to Dean of Students Julie Saker in Student Affairs at 614-823-1250.

Maps of Local Medical Services, Clinics, Pharmacies, and Other Resources

This is intended to be a helpful resource with a representative listing of options in the immediate area. There may be additional resources not included. Additionally, you are advised to check your insurance coverage before using these services.

Nearby health care providers.

Nearby pharmacies.

  • Uptown Pharmacy  614.882.2392
    23 N State St, Westerville, OH 43081 (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy  614.890.4660
    145 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081 (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens Pharmacy   614.865.0352
    748 N State St, Westerville, OH 43082 (2.2 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy   614.794.5555
    7345 OH-3, Westerville, OH 43082 (2.5 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy  614.865.2000
    100 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville, OH 43082 (2.5 miles)

 

Nearby Walgreens locations.

  • Walgreens  614.865.0352
    748 N State St, Westerville, OH 43082 (3 miles)
  • Walgreens 614.781.1037
    1040 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240 (5 miles)
  • Walgreens 614.261.9013
    4890 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 (8 miles)

 

Nearby MinuteClinic locations.

Planned Parenthood locations.

  • Planned Parenthood  614.222.3604
    North Columbus Health Center, 18 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 (12 miles)
  • Planned Parenthood  614.222.3525
    Franklinton Health Center, 1511 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222 (17 miles)
  • Planned Parenthood  614.222.3531
    East Columbus Surgical Center, 3255 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213 (17 miles)
  • Planned Parenthood 419.525.3075
    Mansfield Health Center, 384 Park Ave W, Mansfield, OH 44906 (56 miles)

 

Charitable Healthcare Network (free and low-cost medical services)

 

FAQ

Will I have to pay for virtual and/or in-person services?
Both virtual and in-person visits will be charged to your primary insurance. For students who do not have insurance please contact Julie Saker, Dean of Students at jsaker@otterbein.edu or the Promise House for additional options at promisehouse@otterbein.edu.

You can also request financial assistance from Mount Carmel. More information can be found at https://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/for-patients/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance/.

How do I access Otterbein’s health services?
You will schedule your virtual or in-person visit with Mount Carmel at www.mountcarmelhealth.com/virtual-care/. If you choose the virtual option, this visit can take place in the comfort of your own residence hall or anywhere that is convenient for you. If you choose the in-person option, you can choose from three locations near campus. For in person appointments, students should call the Central Scheduling number:  614-627-2700 and identify themselves as an Otterbein University student when making appointment. Providers and locations are listed below.

Rachel Rogan, APRN
237 W Schrock Road Ste B
Westerville, OH 43081
Office:  614-627-1410

Coleton Towles, MD
237 W Schrock Road Ste B
Westerville, OH 43081
Office:  614-627-1410

How do I get transportation to a Mount Carmel provider? 
COTA Plus, an on-demand transportation system provided by COTA (www.cota.com/services/cota-plus) will transport Otterbein Students for free throughout Westerville. Just provide this promo code: COTAOTT

I need weekly allergy shots. Where should I ship my medication and who can provide these to me?  
Here are two resources that focus on allergies and are close to Otterbein:

Ohio ENT Allergy
477 Copper Road
Westerville, OH 43081
Office:  614-758-7600

Premier Allergy
110 Polaris Pkwy Suite 325
Westerville, OH 43082
Office:  614-682-7442

How do I find out if my insurance is covered by Mount Carmel or other providers? 
Students can confirm that their insurance is accepted by Mount Carmel by calling one of the individual providers listed above. Most insurance providers are accepted regardless of whether the student’s permanent address is in Ohio or out-of-state.

Do I have to go to a Mount Carmel healthcare provider? 
No. You can go to the healthcare provider of your choice.

What is the benefit of going to a Mount Carmel provider? 
Mount Carmel will prioritize Otterbein University students. In addition to the virtual healthcare option, students are guaranteed to be seen in-person by a local Mount Carmel healthcare provider.

Does Otterbein offer any services specific for sexual health needs?
Yes. Free consultation concerning contraception and other sexual health concerns is available for Otterbein students by contacting Proactive Functional Care at https://www.proactivefunctionalcare.com/. Students should click on the large orange button saying “Otterbein Student Health Schedule Here.” Students will be able to talk virtually and confidentially with a nurse practitioner who is ready to assist Otterbein students.