Health Services

The Employee/Student Health Service of Ellis Hospital provides its employees and students with episodic and preventive health care as well as education and assistance in health maintenance.

Ellis Hospital requires all students affiliated with the hospital to adhere to its policies and procedures to ensure that each student meets health requirements.

The pre-entrance physical examination is administered by Ellis Hospital's Employee/Student Health Service,  free of charge,  during the month preceding enrollment.  A student with a disability who has special needs should inform the Ellis Hospital Employee/Student Health Service during the admission physical.  Other health services include an annual health assessment and immunizations.

Episodic health care is provided for diagnosis and treatment of injury or illness while students are on hospital or school premises.  Students with problems requiring a greater level of care are referred to the appropriate physician,  clinic,  or service.

The primary responsibility for health rests with the individual and his/her own family.  Students are encouraged to carry some form of hospitalization insurance.  Enrollment in a group plan through a family member (father,  mother,  or spouse) should be continued.  Ellis Hospital will provide individual health insurance coverage for enrolled students who maintain part time employment at the hospital,  in accordance with the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing Work and Study Program policy.  In the event of illness requiring hospitalization or outpatient care,  under or uninsured students must assume responsibility for charges.

The school will help students identify basic health needs and use appropriate community resources.  The Employee/Student Health Service provides advice on personal health problems.  Complete confidentiality is maintained at all times.