Health Services
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Health Services office is located on the 2nd floor of the Kent Campus Building near Student Development. A private entrance is at the end of the hallway and is shared with Counseling Services. Services are free, and Health Services does not bill insurance.
For after hours care on campus (daily and weekends):
Contact your Community Advisor (CA) or Area Coordinator if you become ill or injured. They will assist you in accessing care.
For a phone assessment of a medical situation (daily and weekends):
Contact the campus nurse at (877)242-8899 or the Mercy Nurse at (515)243-2584
If this is a more urgent matter, please notify your Community Advisor (CA) and call Campus Security at (515) 961-1711. If this is a medical emergency, please call 911.
Note: All students are required to complete the electronic health form and provide proof of immunizations through the electronic health records, Medicat. Login into the patient portal here by using your Simpson username and password.
About Health Services
Free and discounted products and services available to students including:
- Emergency first aid services
- Assessment of illness and injury
- Referral and appointment assistance to appropriate health care providers (specialists, dentists, immunizations, etc. at the student’s expense)
- Over-the-counter medications and basic medical supplies at no charge. Includes acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, cold symptom relief, throat lozenges, cough drops, antibiotic ointment, bandages, disposable thermometers, etc.
- Some prescription medications may be ordered at HS and picked up at the local pharmacy
- Medical equipment at no charge: crutches, slings, ace wraps, ice packs, etc.
- Free testing: Strep, Urine, Blood Glucose, Pregnancy, COVID-19, influenza, and STI testing
- Emergency Contraception
- Ongoing birth control shots such as Depo
- Health education materials and resources
- Wellness programming and events throughout the year
- No allergy shots are given at Health Services. Please see the list of local providers for such services.
Indianola Medical Clinics
Students may access medical care in Indianola at one of the following clinics. Students calling for appointments should identify themselves as a Simpson student and present proof of insurance and photo ID. Money may be needed for a co-pay at the time of the visit.
The Iowa Clinic 1504 N 1st St Ph: 515-875-9000 Fax: 515-875-9521 Urgent Care/Walk-In Appointments Available: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Indianola Family Medicine/Unity Point 301 E. Hillcrest Ave Ph: 515-961-3700 Fax: 515-961-0161 Urgent Care: Call for appointments |
Mercy Indianola Clinic & Physical Therapy 307 E. Scenic Valley Ave Ph: 515-961-8448 Fax: 515-643-9100 Urgent Care: Various hours 7 days a week |
Warren County Public Health 301 N Buxton Street Ph: 515-961-1074 Fax: 515-961-1083 |
Des Moines Hospitals
Unity Point Health 1200 Pleasant Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515-241-6212 |
Mercy Medical Center 1111 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50314 515-247-3121 |
Broadlawns Medical Center 1801 Hickman Road Des Moines, Iowa 50314 515-282-2200 |
Meet the Health Services Staff
Katie Lee
- Director of Health Services
- Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Collette
- Nurse Practitioner
Important Health Forms
Have questions? Give us a call.
- katie.lee@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1604
- Kent Campus Center, 2nd Floor