Student Health Services

Student Health Services at Wheaton

Whole-Person Care, Rooted in Christ

Our Christ-centered health team is here to support your well-being—physically, mentally, and spiritually—through every step of your college journey. We provide care for both short-term and ongoing health needs, while also helping you build healthy habits that will serve you well at Wheaton and beyond.

Comprehensive, Affordable Health Services

All enrolled students have access to low-cost healthcare services—regardless of insurance coverage. Many services are fully covered by the Health & Wellness Fee (for undergraduates and eligible graduate students). Additional costs are simply billed to your student account.

Please note: Services are available during the academic year when the College is in session. Limited services are available during summer and holiday breaks.

Read the Privacy Notice which summarizes important information that you should know about our services and the information we maintain.

Available Services Include:

  • Primary care appointments with physicians and nurse practitioners
  • Nurse visits and observation beds
  • Health education and wellness promotion
  • Women's health care (nutrition, anemia, gynecological exams, etc.)
  • Routine and travel immunizations
  • Administration of prescribed allergy injections (when a provider is on site)
  • Simple surgical procedures and wart treatment
  • Physical examinations
  • Confidential STI and HIV testing
  • In-house rapid testing (strep, mono, pregnancy, flu, COVID-19, etc.)
  • Outsourced lab tests (e.g., ferritin, CBC)
  • Referrals to off-campus specialists
  • In-house pharmacy
  • Loaner items (crutches, wheelchairs, heating pads, etc.)
  • Self-care center
  • Resource materials on health-related topics

Location and Contact Info

North Harrison Hall

800 Centennial Drive, Suite 130
Wheaton, IL 60187
📞 630.752.5072 | ✉️ Email Us

How to Make an Appointment

Call us or email with the following information:

  • Name
  • Student ID number
  • Reason for visit
  • Times/days you're available

📅 Online Scheduling: If you’ve seen one of our providers before, you can schedule appointments through your MyChart portal. Select "Student Health Services" and then "Wheaton College."

Summer Hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Friday: Closed

After-Hours Care & Emergency Resources

For urgent health needs when SHS is closed:

On-Campus Emergencies:

📞 Call Public Safety: 630.752.5911

Off-Campus Urgent Care & Emergency Options:

  • Emergency Room:

    • Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) – 630.933.1600
  • Urgent Care Clinics:

    • Duly Health and Care (Glen Ellyn) – 888.693.6437
    • Midwest Express Clinic (Carol Stream) – 630.320.6117
    • Northwestern Immediate Care (Glen Ellyn) – 630.384.6200
    • Northwestern Immediate Care (Wheaton) – 630.682.0500
  • MinuteClinic at CVS (Naperville): 866.389.2727

  • Primary Care: VNA Health Care (Carol Stream): 630.892.4355

Meet Our Staff

Our team is here to serve you! We understand that Wheaton students come from many backgrounds and have diverse health care needs. We hope to treat you and teach you how to find your best potential health so you can focus on your education.

Medical Providers

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Beth Walsh

Director, RN, MSN, CPNP

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Lidia Nelkovski

MD

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Sherry Verhasselt

RN, MSN, FNP-C

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Steve Hawthorne

MD, FAAFP, Certified ABFM

Nurses

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Rhesa Hansen

RN, BS, MM

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Amy Samuelson

RN, BSN 

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Suzy Yoder

RN, BSN 

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Whitney Woerner

RN, BSN 

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Deb Farrell

RN, BSN 

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Juli Painter

RN, BSN 

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Joan Winchell

RN, BSN 

Nurses

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Melissa Pietrzak

Intake Coordinator 

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Amanda Radetski

Billing and Administrative Coordinator 

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Hayley Han

Office Assistant