- Location: Student Health Center, 215 M Street, Atchison, KS 66002
- Phone: 913-360-7117
- Fax: 913-360-7482
- Student Health Form & Policies
The mission of Student Health Services is to support our Benedictine students in fulfilling their educational and personal goals by promoting health through a variety of services. We strive to promote wellness through education, counseling and preventive services. Good health is best achieved through a healthy lifestyle of adequate rest, daily exercise, a balanced diet, and healthy choices. If you have any questions, please contact the director, Laura O’Grady.
Health Services Staff and Hours
Please schedule an appointment. The Student Health Center is not currently accepting walk-ins.
Laura O’Grady RN, BSN – Student Health Services
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
If you need medical assistance outside of normal business hours:
- Amberwell Health (formerly Atchison Hospital) – 913-367-7300.
- Amberwell Health Walk-In Clinic – available Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 7:00 PM and on Saturday from 8:00 AM to Noon.
- In an emergency, call 911. (For emergencies on campus, dial 9 to reach an outside line and then dial 911.) NOTE: If you call 911 on campus, please try to contact Campus Security at 913-360-8888, or ext. 8888 from a campus phone, so they can help direct emergency responders.
Services Provided
All services provided are free. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
- Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
- Health education and counseling
- Referrals
- Maintenance allergy injections during provider clinics
- Tuberculosis skin testing
- Blood pressure checks
- Blood sugar checks
- Removal of stitches
- Peak-flow testing
- Tobacco cessation
- Student Health Services also offers crutches for loan, over-the-counter medications, first aid supplies and educational materials.