11-12 Student Handbook - Word of Life Bible Institute

A shuttle van is provided 2 days per week to facilitate transportation for the student. There is a fee for this service.
(See C. TRANSPORTATION below.)
An RN, EMT, or First Aid staff member will be in the health center during office hours listed below. Students need to
make appointments during office hours for nurse evaluation and consultation.
A. HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
*Closed during all School Break
B. AFTER HOUR OPERATION
For urgent medical care (not life threatening), call campus emergency line at 1444.
Students can receive care at the following locations: Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Warrensburg Health Center (518)623-2844; Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am-5pm
3767 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
Glens Falls Hospital (518)926-1000
100 Park Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
C. TRANSPORTATION
1. In an emergency situation, an ambulance will be called to transport the student
2. As a service to students, in non-emergency situations the Bible Institute provides transportation to our local Health
Centers in Schroon Lake, Chestertown, Warrensburg and Glens Falls for doctor’s appointments. This transportation
is only available on Monday and Thursday afternoons and departs from the WOLBI Health Center at 1:45 PM. There
is a fee for transportation given by Word of Life, (Chestertown & Schroon Lake, Warrensburg, and Glens Falls $15.00
and Albany $75.00).
3. If non-urgent medical attention is needed at times other than those indicated above, transportation is the
responsibility of the student.
D. MISSING REQUIRED ACTIVITIES DUE TO ILLNESS
When a student misses a class or required activity because of a health reason, the student is responsible to make an
appointment with the health center by 11am for evaluation. To make an appointment please call or come to the
health center to do so (please do not leave a voicemail; you must physically speak to a health center staff member).
If the student fails to make their appointment, they will not be excused. It is the student’s responsibility to walk or
obtain transportation to the health center.
E. MEDICATION
1. Non Prescription Medications
Students can obtain non prescription medications at the campus Health Center free of charge. Tylenol,
Ibuprofen, cough syrup, etc. until they can obtain their own supply. Students are encouraged to keep a small
supply of non prescription medications in their dorm room for when the Health Center is closed. You will need to
purchase these items on your own. The Health Center does not sell any medications.
2. Prescription medications:
1. Student may keep prescription medications in their room, a lock box is highly recommended.
2. There is absolutely no sharing of prescription medications with other students.
3. Students may also keep any and all prescription medications at the Health Center.
F. HEALTH FORMS
If you need a copy of your health form sent to another school, please submit a written request and $2 for faxes, and
$2 for mailed health forms.
G. HEALTH CENTER REGULATIONS
1. Students seeking medical attention are asked to wait in the lobby area until called into the office by the nurse or
student receptionist.
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