Student Health Services

The Oxford College Student Health Services (SHS) healthcare providers and staff understand how important it is for both students and their families to know they have access to high quality healthcare services away from home.

As an Oxford College student, you'll enjoy access to a full service primary care clinic with providers that will take the time to get to know you and address all your health concerns. With an emphasis on wellness, our nationally certified Nurse Practitioners will guide you through any health issues you may face as a student. Common health concerns may include your first cold or sore throat away from home, you need a vaccine, it's time for a physical and lab work, you have a flare up of your asthma, you need refills on your depression medication, you have sexual health concerns, or you want to learn more about birth control options, just to name a few.

Additional Care and Services 

• With TimelyCare, offered through Emory, you can receive care 24/7, which is already covered by your student fees.  Click here to learn more about this resource. 
• Some specialty services are available only on the Atlanta campus: Travel Clinic with extensive vaccination and preventative therapy; immunotherapy (allergy shots); PrEP; hormone therapy; and optional vaccines such as: Gardasil, Meningitis B, and Hep A. (Some students obtain optional vaccines from our local Newton Health Department.)

Confidentiality

Whatever your needs, SHS healthcare providers will give you excellent care in a totally confidential setting.

No one except the healthcare providers have access to your health information. Information and records regarding your treatment are privileged and will not be disclosed without your written permission. If you are 18 or older, even your parents will need permission from you to inquire or talk with healthcare providers about your care.

All applicants who accept the college's offer of admission must complete all Required Health Forms and upload to the Student Health Portal prior to registration. Mental health records are maintained separately and are not included in the student's general medical file. Information in the medical record is confidential and will not be released to anyone without written consent from the student.

Please see our Notice of Privacy Practices, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the required Authorization For Use/Disclosure Of Protected Health Information Form.

Chances are all your health issues can be managed right here at SHS by our nurse practitioners.  Rest assured, when indicated, our medical advisor, Dr. W. Norris Little, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician, is available for consult or an appointment as necessary. We also provide referrals to other specialists in the area when needed for dermatology, orthopedics, etc. We have an in-house dispensary with over 30 commonly prescribed medications, so you might not even need to leave campus to get your prescription filled.

Our Vision

To foster Oxford Students into successful first time managers of their healthcare, creating a lifetime of healthy living.

Our Mission

To provide personable, accessible, holistic, high-quality, evidence-based primary care services that promote optimum care of Oxford College students.

Our Core Values

• Evidence-based clinical decisions
• Accessible and seamless services
• Friendliness
• Confidentiality and respect
• Open-mindedness and cultural competence
• Disease prevention and health education

For emergency services call 911. Our local hospital emergency room at Piedmont Newton Hospital is only minutes away.

While you're enrolled at Oxford, our staff will help you manage your health to optimize your Oxford College experience. Please contact our office with any questions you may have about our services.