Ebersole Health and Wellbeing Center
We are committed to embracing the multiplicity of experiences that come with having a rich, heterogenous student community, the health center is committed to centering humanity, benevolence, and integrity, in our efforts to enhance the health and wellbeing of the Cornell Campus community.
Student health & counseling services
- General health assessments and testing
- Management of student immunization records
- Injury assessment and care
- Reproductive and sexual/gender health support and care
- Mental health counseling and resources
- Class absences and health withdrawal support
- Making referrals to local medical providers
- Connecting students to the Mt. Vernon Pharmacy
- Connection with Telepsychiatry services
- Assisting students to obtain transportation from campus to care appointments at no cost
- Providing confidential one to one consultation to students on holistic health and wellbeing options
- Peer Educator Mentors (fellow students who have completed extensive training) provide education to students
Scheduling a physical health appointment
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Scheduling appointments ahead of time is preferred. You can schedule an appointment online or by phone at 319.895.4292. Walk-ins will be accommodated as time permits. Appointments with the nurse are free.
Weekly physician hours at Ebersole
Dr. Monica Meeker from MercyCare Mount Vernon will be holding weekly appointments in Ebersole Health and Wellbeing Center during the regular academic calendar. Health visits with Dr. Meeker are scheduled and billed through the MercyCare system.
Scheduling a counseling appointment
Counseling appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some counselors offering extended evening hours.You can schedule an appointment online or by phone at 319.895.4292. Appointments are required (walk ins will be screened and accommodated as staffing and urgency permit) sessions are free.
C-nurse for after hours information
Do you have non-emergency health questions but the health center isn’t open? If so, c-Nurse is just for you! Ask your question and a nurse will answer within 24 hours Monday-Friday during the school year.
After hours & emergency services
If you need to make a health care or mental health appointment when the Ebersole Center is closed we have collected resources for physical health concerns and mental health concerns.
If you or someone you are with is experiencing a physical or mental health crisis that endangers them or others, contact Campus Safety x4299 (319.895.4299).
Health Insurance
Cornell College strongly encourages all students to have health insurance. If you need help navigating your insurance needs, please stop by the health center for a referral to navigators in our area. If you do not have health insurance, or are covered by another state’s Medicaid plan, we can help you apply for Iowa Medicaid.
Travel Health
The health center provides up-to-date travel health information to all students traveling abroad. Resources for travel vaccines are available. We would encourage all students to meet with a nurse 6 weeks prior to their travel.
Our mission for student health support
The mission of Cornell College's student health service complements the mission of the college by promoting the optimal well-being of students. We do this by:
- providing and coordinating quality health care services
- advocating for students in their pursuit of health and wellness
- preparing students to be their own health advocates and informed consumers of appropriate health care services
- providing health education to promote the development of healthy lifestyles
ACHA Member
Cornell College is a member of the American College Health Association whose mission it is to create and support an environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive by:
- Building greater acceptance and recognition of the critical role of college health and well-being in building healthy campuses.
- Sharing knowledge between multiple disciplines with a unified focus of advancing the health and well-being of college students and their communities.
- Developing multi-faceted, data-driven, whole-person approaches to holistic campus health and well-being in collaboration with their communities.
- Focusing on inclusive and evolving research, education, networking, and advocacy to achieve these outcomes.
Questions?
Please reach out to our staff at 319.895.4292 or email student_health@cornellcollege.edu with any questions you have about your physical or mental health needs.