Health Services
We’re Here to Help
The office of Health Services is staffed by a registered nurse and student health assistants. Care is given for minor illnesses and injuries and is intended to complement, not replace, a student’s personal health care provider.
There is no charge for students registered at Manchester University, however more serious problems may be referred to a local physician, family physician or specialist. The cost of health care beyond that provided by the center is the responsibility of the student or the student’s family.
Location:
Calvin Ulrey 1st floor
Office hours:
Monday & Thursday: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Phone: 260-982-5306
Fax: 260-901-8046
Email: healthservices@manchester.edu
Accomodations & Forms
Housing Accommodation Request (The deadline for returning students is Mar. 27 and for new students May 1)
- Have the Housing Accommodation Documentation form signed by your medical provider and ready to include as an attachment to your request.
New Student Health Forms are required by August 1.
FAQs
Office Visits
Where Is Health Services Located?
- The Center Is located on the first floor of Calivn Ulrey, enter directly behind Helman.
What Types Of Care Does Health Services Provide?
- Health Services is intended to complement, not replace, a student’s personal health care provider. Care is given for minor illnesses and injuries.
When Is the Nurse Available?
- The nurse is available Monday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are preferred. Please call 260-982-5306 during hours of operations or email healthservices@manchester.edu anytime to schedule an appointment and a Health Services team member will be in contact.
What Does It Cost To See The Nurse?
- There is no charge for students registered at Manchester University, however more serious problems may be referred to a local physician, family physician or specialist. The cost of health care beyond that provided by the center is the responsibility of the student or the student’s family.
What If I Am Ill After Hours During The Academic Year?
- If you are ill after office hours you may contact University Safety at 260-982-5999 or call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Is My Office Visit Confidential?
- Students who are 18 years of age or older are considered adults and have the legal right to medical confidentiality. We do not and will not release any information to anyone about you without your written or verbal consent to do so.
Can I Have My TB Test Administered Or Read At Health Services?
- No, you will need to visit a local clinic or a medical laboratory to have services completed.
Forms & Records
Where Do I Send The Health History Form?
- The Center Is located on the first floor of Calivn Ulrey, enter directly behind Helman.
If I Am A Transfer Student Do I Still Have To Have A Health History Form Completed?
- All undergraduate and graduate first-year (PharmacyPGx/MAT programs), and transfer students are required to submit a Health History form.
When Is My Health History Form Due?
- Health forms are due by August 1st.
What If My Physical Date Is Scheduled After August 1st?
- You need to notify your Athletic Trainer.
Can My Parents Have Access To My Medical Records?
- If you are 18 years of age or older, you may authorize Manchester University’s Health Services to use and/or disclose certain protected health information (PHI) to a designated parent/guardian.
How Can I Get My Immunization Records?
- To obtain your medical records you can log into your Med+Proctor account. You may pay a one-time fee of $10 for lifetime access to any immunization records you upload. If your records are not viewable through Med+Proctor, you will need to complete the Authorization for Release of Medical Information form. Please send your completed Authorization for Release of Medical Information form to: Authorization for Release of Medical Information Form
Manchester University Health Services
604 East College Avenue,
North Manchester, IN 46962
Fax:Â 260-901-8046
Email:Â healthservices@manchester.edu
*Additional verification may be required upon record request.
Insurance
Who is Required To Have Health Insurance?
- All pharmacy students are required to have an active health insurance plan in effect prior to the start of experiential rotations. The University does not offer an option for coverage.
- Student-athletes
- International student are covered during the school year by Manchester University. Insurance cards are available upon request in Health Services.
Where Can I Find Health Insurance?
- Contact your parents’ employer. Coverage through parents extends to age 26.
- Check out the Marketplace at: Â https://www.healthcare.gov.
- Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) contact a Health Navigator at 1-877-313-7215 or visit www.aspinhealthnavigator.org.
General Questions
Can I Have Over The Counter And/Or Prescription Medications In My Dorm Room?
- Yes, you can keep all personal medications in your dorm. If you need Depo Provera or Allergy injections, a signed provider prescription is required, and medications can be kept in Health Services. *
*Students are responsible for scheduling their own appointments for each injection.
Is Transportation Provided To Off-Campus Medical Appointments?
- Staff and faculty do not provide transportation to medical appointments or the hospital. In a medical emergency, an ambulance may be called. Wabash County Transit is available for a small fee (call 260-563-7536 for additional information and scheduling rides). Plan in advance with family and/or friends how to manage transportation needs in the event of a medical or other need while at Manchester University.
Local Providers
Students can utilize a variety of health care facilities in the Fort Wayne area for any health care needs.
Clinics and Hospitals
Dental Offices
Dr. Catherine Periolat DDS- 260-982-6344
Manchester Family Dentistry- 260-982-6042
Visions Offices
Midwest Eye Consultants- 260-982-8681
Manchester Eyecare- 260-306-3937
Family Optometry- 260-563-0884
student health assistants
Caring For Others
Health Assistants are expected to maintain good academic standing and a standard of personal conduct commensurate with their responsibilities and are required to understand, follow and sign a statement of confidentiality upon beginning employment.
Health assistants are expected to live on campus and participate in a reasonable number of activities on campus. This position should be considered the principle out-of-class activity and responsibility.


Resources
For educational/informational purposes only. The intention is not to provide health advice or replace the services of a trained healthcare professional. Please take health concerns to your healthcare provider.
- Health and Nutrition
- Health Concerns
- Health Related Organizations
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Substance Use and Alcohol
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Why Does Nutrition Matter?
- 9 in 10 Americans consume too much sodium.
- In the United States 42% of adults have obesity.
- Of US adults 96 million – more than 1 in 3 – have prediabetes.
(CDC,2022)
It is our goal for every student at Manchester University to thrive in their environment and to create healthy habits.
MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture
What Influences Nutrition?
Diet evolves over time, being influenced by many social and economic factors that interact in a complex manner to shape individual dietary patterns. These factors include income, food prices (which will affect the availability and affordability of healthy foods), individual preferences and beliefs, cultural traditions, and geographical and environmental aspects (including climate change).
(WHO, 2020)Health Services wishes to emphasize the importance of health and nutrition, including unique individual needs, so that students can perform at their best while they learn and grow at Manchester.
- Calculate your Cardiovascular Risk Heart Disease Facts | cdc.gov
- Information on Lice CDC – Lice – Head Lice
- Information on STI Awareness Individuals (cdc.gov)
- Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students (PDF) (ed.gov)
- COVID19 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
- Influenza Influenza (Flu) | CDC
- Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
- Immunization Information Systems (IIS) Immunization Information Systems (IIS) | CDC
- American Sexual Health Association Home – American Sexual Health Association (ashasexualhealth.org)
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSA
- Youth Pride Association (YPA) Home | Youth Pride Association (ypapride.org)
- The Trevor Project www.thetrevorproject.org
- The LGBTQ Center The LGBTQ Center
- Avenues Recovery Center Fort Wayne’s Drug and Alcohol Rehab | Avenues Recovery
- Clean Slate Outpatient Addiction Medicine Warsaw, IN Drug Rehab, Addiction & Alcohol Treatment | CleanSlate (cleanslatecenters.com)
Health Service Mission
To enhance health, safety and wellness by providing students of Manchester University high quality medical care under a medical model. In collaboration with health services and athletic training, the medical staff strives to allow students to flourish academically by meeting their health care needs in a cost-efficient, confidential and timely manner. Health Services embraces the community it serves with mutual respect and understanding and helps further the mission of Manchester University.
Health Service Goals
- Providing the best possible care for ALL students
- Develop and expand programs that improve quality of care
- Contain cost of care for students
- Avoid unnecessary trips home
- Improve the student experience