In the midst of the COVID pandemic, Monmouth College is partnering with OSF HealthCare to help students of the college stay healthy.
The liberal arts college says that opening the health center has been a goal of the campus and will be great to serve students. “The student health center has long been a goal for our campus, and it will be great to have it serving students during the fall semester,” said Monmouth Associate Vice President of Student Life and Co-Dean of Students Michelle Merritt. “It would not have been possible without the excellent work of our student leaders, especially those in Scots Senate, as well as the College’s long history with OSF HealthCare.
Beginning in the fall semester of this year, Monmouth will offer a fully staffed health center on campus, located on the first floor of the McMichael Residence Hall and available to all students.
The health center will be staffed by OSF HealthCare medical personnel and specialize in serving the needs of students.
The health center will offer services that include treating acute symptoms, such as COVID-19, strep throat, or the flu. It will also have the capacity to perform the most common tests, offer behavioral health care, and provide chronic disease management for medical conditions such as ADHD, diabetes, and allergies.
Physicals and shots for allergies and vaccinations — such as the flu shot and COVID-19, will be offered and personnel will be able to write prescriptions.
“We’re happy this collaboration will allow an opportunity to meet the health and wellness needs of students quickly and easily,” said OSF HealthCare’s Western Region Chief Executive Officer Roxanna Crosser. “We believe Monmouth College students will also embrace the convenient, online scheduling, virtual visit options, and digital tools OSF HealthCare offers to provide additional ways students can stay engaged in their physical and mental health.”
