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The College
College Church ......................................................................................... The Rev. M. Keith Leach ’81, College Chaplain
The College Chaplain is available for spiritual guidance and religious advice as well as for confidential conversations about personal, social, and family issues. To meet with the Chaplain, call (434) 223-6269. You are also invited to visit the Chaplain’s office in
the basement of College Church. You are welcome to attend Sunday morning worship at College Church. Church attendance is not required for meeting with the Chaplain.
Student Health Services ............................................................................ 204 College Road (Joyner House) · (434) 223-6167 · Open Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4pm Beth P. Graham, BSN, RN-BC Director of Student Health
Nancy M. Hudgins, BSM, RN Part-time RN
Timothy W. Corbett, MD College Contract Physician
C. Denise Faircloth, LPN Nurse, Receptionist
Barbara P. Kiewiet de Jonge, BSN, RN-BC Primary College Health Nurse
Counseling Services .................................................................................. 220 College Road (Thompson House) · (434) 223-6411 · Open Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm Betty Blevins, L.P.C. College Counselor The undergraduate experience at HampdenSydney challenges students academically, affords them considerable freedom of choice, and requires significant personal growth. To be successful, a student must be healthy of both body and mind and
Adrienne Traylor, BBA Wellness Center Care Coordinator and Title IX Prevention and Education Planner make sound life-style choices. The Wellness Center provides one centralized location on campus where students can find professionals who can assist them with issues regarding their physical and mental health.
Confidentiality .......................................................................................... In accordance with the guidelines of the Health Insurance Policy Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Wellness Center does not release any health information unless there is a signed release by the student (18 years or older).
Student Health .......................................................................................... Medical emergency or accident: Call 911
Dr. Corbett sees patients from 7:30am until 9am. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. At other times, students are assessed, treated and/or referred by the professional nursing staff. Student Health is available for the treatment of illnesses and injuries. When it is necessary, the staff will refer students to other facilities that are equipped to give more extensive care. Student Health is an outpatient facility only and should not be considered a comprehensive health care center. When students need overnight hospitalization, they will usually be admitted to Centra Southside Community Hospital. Student Health does not provide prescription medicines. Prescriptions may be filled in any local pharmacy. Students are responsible for those charges. Students who are referred to or who choose to consult with a health care provider outside Student Health are responsible for those charges. Student Health does not routinely provide transportation to other facilities. Student Health should be informed of the details
of accidents and illnesses suffered by the students on and off campus, even if no medical assistance is provided by Student Health. Student Health provides information on many health-related subjects, and the staff is available to provide educational programs for campus groups. Student Health provides physician’s services only when the College is in regular session. Services begin when students arrive at the beginning of each semester and end the last day of the examination period each semester. Student Health is staffed by a nurse during May term, with limited hours. Please call ahead to check availability. The Emergency Room at Centra Southside Community Hospital is designed to treat medical emergencies. It is expensive and inefficient to go there for routine medical care; therefore, students should try to seek medical assistance during regular Student Health hours or at Centra Medical Group, whenever possible.