Student Health Center
The Drake University Student Health Center located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake is a medical facility offering quality healthcare to full-time Drake students.
Student Health Center
The Health Center is comprised of two medical doctors, one physician assistant, and one nurse practitioner. Students can get immediate answers on medical related concerns, receive remedial treatment, and assistance in connecting with local physicians and hospitals when a higher level of medical support is needed.
Services offered include (not limited to):
- Basic physical exams
- STD testing and treatment
- Allergy injections
- Family practice support
- Women's health services
Appointments
Before scheduling an appointment, students are encouraged to make sure the medical attention they’re seeking is necessary. If a student feels a professor or parent needs to talk with someone in the Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake, the student will be required to complete and sign a “Medical Release of Information” form granting permission for the clinical staff to speak with this individual.
What happens if I'm late to my appointment?
If you’re 5 minutes late, our staff will do our best to fit you in however, you may have to wait longer than expected. If you’re 10 minutes late or more, you'll have to reschedule.What happens if I need to cancel my appointment?
All cancellations MUST be made 2 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
After Hours & Emergencies
After Hours: If you need medical attention after hours, visit our After Hours page for local listings of medical providers.
Emergencies: For life threatening emergencies dial 911.
Payments and Fees
The majority of services from the student Health Center are provided at no charge. Additional laboratory work and test cultures, as deemed necessary by the Health Center medical staff will be sent to the Broadlawns Medical Center laboratory. It will be the students or students’ insurance responsibility to cover the cost of these tests.
- Acute illness visit
- Management of existing conditions such as asthma, diabetes, etc.
- Contraceptive Counseling
- Health Care Education and Counseling
- Health Screenings
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Medications
- Annual Physicals
- Immunizations - Hepatitis B, Measles / Mumps / Rubells, Flu, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Meningitis
- TB Skin Test (Mantoux)
- Allergy Injections
- Annual Pap Exam
- Sports Physicals
Medical History Form
All full-time undergraduate students, including any student within Bright College, Law School, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Nursing, and Pharmacy must complete and return a medical history form to the Student Health Center. Submitting this form before the start of the semester is incredibly important. Students who have not completed and returned this form prior to the first day of their first semester of classes will have a hold placed on their student account until it has been completed and turned in.
Other Health Forms and Information
Please send the completed health form, immunization documents, and a copy of your insurance card directly to the Student Health Center located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake, prior to the start of the semester by mail or email.
Please send all records at the same time.
By Mail:
Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake
2970 University Ave. Des Moines, IA 50311
By Fax: (515) 216-5199
By Email: drakecommunityclinic@broadlawns.org
In accordance with Iowa law, students enrolling in school may qualify for an exemption from required immunizations under specific conditions. Iowa Administrative Code 641—7.3(139A) outlines two types of exemptions: medical and religious.
For families seeking a religious exemption, the law permits the submission of a Certificate of Immunization Exemption based on genuine and sincere religious beliefs. It is important to note that, under Iowa law, this belief must be strictly religious in nature. Objections rooted in philosophical, scientific, moral, personal, or medical reasoning do not meet the criteria for exemption. The language required on the exemption form must reflect that the immunization conflicts with a sincerely held religious belief, consistent with the standards set by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
Alternatively, if an immunization is determined to be harmful to a student's health, a medical exemption may be granted. To qualify, a letter must be submitted by a licensed physician detailing the medical reason for the exemption. This letter should accompany a completed Medical History Form and must clearly outline the physician’s professional judgment that the immunization poses a risk to the individual’s health.
Both exemption pathways are subject to state guidelines and must be submitted with the appropriate documentation prior to enrollment. For questions or to access the necessary forms, please contact Jackie Robinson at the Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake/Student Health Center by email at jackie.robinson@drake.edu or by phone at 515-216-5100.
It’s recommended students have their insurance card on them and understand what their coverage entails. Parents or students in need of health insurance should explore other options by visiting www.healthcare.gov. Parents can also elect to keep their child on their current plan if they prefer.
For International Students
International students will automatically be enrolled into the Drake-offered Student Health Insurance Plan.
For more information about Drake International Student Health Insurance, contact the International Student & Scholar Services department in the Division of Global Affairs, at 515-271-2084 or isss@drake.edu, or visit https://drake.myahpcare.com/.
For cases where the Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake needs medical records, or if another medical facility should request medical records from the clinic the student will need to complete the “Authorization for Release of Medical Information” form.
This form specifies who’s releasing the information and where the student would like the information to be sent. All substance abuse, mental health, and HIV-related information need to be specifically authorized for release of information.
The Voluntary Medical Leave of Absence form should be completed by students requesting a temporary leave from Drake University.
Upon completing the form, it may be provided to any one of the following:
- Associate Dean
- Drake University Counseling Center
- Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake
Additional Information
I think I have ADHD but have not been diagnosed before. Do you test/evaluate for ADHD?
We are not able to do testing for ADHD/ADD at student health. If you have not previously been diagnosed, you will need to have an evaluation with a psychologist or licensed professional who has experience in testing and diagnosing ADHD/ADD.
I would like to transfer my treatment for ADD/ADHD to Student Health Services, what should I do?
If you have been previously diagnosed with ADD/ADHD you will need to have your provider (Family physician, pediatrician, psychiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) send records to the Student Health Center located inside Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake.
Records should include:
- Psychological testing records (if available)
- Last visit note/treatment note
- Medication dosages and last filled date
What happens when I am at home on break/summer?
Because many ADD/ADHD medications are controlled substances, we will not provide refills over breaks/summer semester unless you are able to have an in-patient follow up appointment. If you reside out of state, you should plan on your normal provider to refill your medications.
I am being treated for ADHD, can I fill my prescriptions at school?
The person who is currently prescribing your medications can send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice.