Health Services

About Health Services

Health Services supports the institutional goals of Georgia Gwinnett College in assisting the holistic development of students, spanning the six dimensions of wellness.

Health Services is staffed with a nurse practitioner and medical assistant, and students can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as diagnostic testing. Basic over-the-counter medications, condoms, and health promotion and education materials are also provided.

Health Services Goals

Provide health care services, acute care, primary care and preventive services to all registered students
Promote illness prevention through health promotion and education

Medical Affiliation

Health Services has partnered with Dr. Susan Whitmer. Students have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with the nurse practitioner for a wide range of needs. For more information, please contact Health Services.

Confidentiality

All health records are confidential and require a student’s signature for release of information. Due to the federal privacy law known as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Services staff cannot discuss any medical information about students' illnesses or treatments. In case of emergency, emergency personnel and first responders will be contacted immediately.

Due to the federal privacy law known as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Services staff cannot discuss any medical information about students' illnesses or treatments without a signed release from the student. In case of emergency, emergency personnel and first responders will be contacted immediately.