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IPFW/Parkview Health & Wellness Clinic

The IPFW Health & Wellness Clinic provides comprehensive health services to meet the medical and psychological needs of students, faculty, and staff at IPFW.

 

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NOTICE:

Immunization Recommendations from the Advisory Committe on Immunizations Practices (ACIP)

1. Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellualar pertussis (TD/Tdap) vaccination.

  • Tdap should replace a single dose of tetanus (Td) for adults aged 19-64 who have not received a dose of Tdap previously.
  • Pregnant women and persons who are unsure of their vaccination history should consult with nurse practitoner for further information and guidance

2. Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPSV) vaccine (known as the pneumonia vaccination)

  • It is recommended that all asthmatics and smokers get this vaccine.

For questions for the above vaccines please call the clinic at 481-5748 to speak to the nurse practitioner for clarification if needed.

For more information visit the CDC website

PREGNANCY TESTS WILL BE DONE ON ALL FEMALE PATIENTS PRIOR TO ADMINISTRATION OF ANY LIVE VACCINES. THESE VACCINES WOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

VARICELLA (CHICKENPOX)

MEASLES MUMPS RUBELLA (MMR)

 

 

Location

The clinic is conveniently located in the Walb Student Union, Room 234. Parking is available in the parking garage next to Gates Sports Center.

Hours

Fall and Spring Semester Hours:

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. Special hours, which will be posted, are in effect for holidays, semester breaks, and summer hours. Walk-in appointments are accepted prior to 4 p.m.

Clinic Summer Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 am - 3 pm

Appointments

Appointments are available for your convenience. We also see clients on a walk-in basis.

Staff

The clinic is staffed with two nationally certified family nurse practitioners and a certified medical assistant. Our collaborating physician is Dr. Mellinger, MD. The health care providers at the center are employed by Parkview Occupational Health, a division of Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne, In.

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