Health and Wellness
Monday - Wednesday - Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nurse Practitioner Appointments
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Tues. RN visits/Thurs Administrative)
(517) 750-6352
Counseling Services
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Appointments available through [email protected]
Specific services that HHWS offers include:
- Annual men’s and women’s physical exams
- Complete athletic physicals
- Gynecological exams
- Counseling services
- Travel information, medications and immunizations
- Weight loss and nutrition counseling
- Acute illness evaluation and care (e.g., influenza, strep throat, sinusitis)
- Nebulizer treatments
- Lab draws and referrals for diagnostic testing
- Referral to specialists and SAU Physical Therapy Services
All patient information, including all visit information is kept 100% confidential without explicit written authorization. The only exception is when there is known and plausible cause of a patient’s endangerment to self or others. Our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policy is available at the HHWS front desk.
HHWS provides a limited supply of prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications
to students at cost. HHWS contracts with a pharmaceutical company that provides these
medications.
Weatherwax Pharmacy is located 0.5 miles from campus and prescription medication is
e-prescribed to the pharmacy the student prefers.
HHWS staff draw labs as ordered by the nurse practitioner, medical director or the
student’s primary care provider. HHWS faxes results to the ordering physician, or
results can be electronically sent to the ordering physician. HHWS has a courier service
to pick up labs.
Henry Ford Allegiance Health Diagnostic Center – Spring Arbor (HFAH) is a satellite diagnostic center for imaging and labs located 0.5 miles away
from campus. Students take their radiology (x-ray) and lab requisitions (for labs
that HHWS does not draw) from HHWS to this facility, or visit the HFAH main hospital
outpatient lab or imaging 24/7 for lab or radiology services.
HHWS refers students to qualified specialists in Jackson, Chelsea, Ann Arbor or in
their home communities. HHWS refers to SAU Physical Therapy.
HHWS bills health insurance companies for services. Students are encouraged to find
out how their insurance company covers away-from-home healthcare expenses.
To file a health insurance claim, we require a copy of the front and back of the insurance
card and the name and date of birth of the subscriber. HHWS is contracted with most
commercial insurance companies and will bill them directly. Co-pays will not be required
of students at time of service; however, co-pays will be included in balance billing
after insurance reimbursement.
A reduced "cash pay" pricing at the time of visit is an option offered to accommodate those who prefer.
Students and their responsible parties may pay their co-pays or balances online.
HHWS works with the Cross Cultural Studies Program to provide travel information, medications and immunizations.
Counseling Services
At times, university life can be difficult and stressful. Students may feel unsure
about themselves, their ability to relate to others, their capabilities and their
future plans. They may feel that things just aren’t coming together as planned. Often,
students need someone who will listen to them and help them sort things through. The
counseling services at Holton Health and Wellness Services (HHWS) facilitate a safe
environment in which students can share their concerns with a professional counselor
as they develop strategies to successfully navigate their lives.
The Director of Counseling Services, Carrie Dashner, is located in HHWS, in the lower
level of the Student Life Center. Counseling services are free to every student.
To schedule an appointment, email [email protected] and include a schedule of available days and times you are able to meet.
Counseling sessions are scheduled by appointment between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
After Hours and Emergency Care
What to do if HHWS is closed
If you are experiencing a medical emergency please call 911.
If you need healthcare during non-HHWS business hours for acute, non-urgent matters, you should locate your RA or RD who have basic first aid kits.
If you are experiencing a serious illness or heath concern, please seek healthcare at the places listed below:
HHWS Staff
Carrie Dashner
MA, LLP
Carrie, Director of Counseling Services since 2011, previously provided part-time counseling for SAU students. Passionate about helping students reach their potential, she aims to destigmatize counseling, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space for students to address various mental health challenges. With a psychology major and sociology minor from SAU, plus a master's from Western Michigan University, Carrie brings extensive knowledge and experience to her role.
Faith Holton
Office Manager and
Administrative Assistant
Faith enjoys working at SAU with the staff of Holton Health and Wellness Services
and serving and loving the students. She is married to a wonderful man, Todd, and
has three grown sons. She loves the outdoors, flower gardening, reading, and the Lord!
If you need to contact Faith, call her at 517.750.6352 or email her at [email protected].
Kaitlin Perdew
MSN, FNP-C
Director and Nurse Practitioner
Jean Marie Parker
BSN, RN
Jean Marie, part of the Holton Health and Wellness Center since 2019, is passionate about providing Christ-centered care to SAU students. She integrates her faith into her work, spreading the joy of knowing Jesus. Jean Marie conducts vaccine research for CCS trips, manages supplies, educates on travel consults, administers injections, and performs lab draws as needed. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from South Dakota State University, she has diverse experience, including postpartum and cardiology units at a large hospital, home health care for tracheostomy patients, and teaching clinicals for colleges. Since 2014, she's been in Michigan with her husband and three children, balancing caring for her family and utilizing her nursing skills at SAU.