Student Health Center
Student Health Center: 719-389-6384
Colorado College proudly partners with Optum formerly DaVita Medical Group to provide health services to students on campus through the Student Health Center. The College has made health services available to students since the Center's opening in 1963 and continues its commitment to delivering a wide array of programs to augment "life at CC".
The college and the health professionals with whom we partner are committed to supporting Colorado College students' health with an understanding that healthy students are best equipped to fully engage the educational opportunities available through Colorado College curriculum and programs. We are also committed to educating our students on how to become savvy and informed users of healthcare for a life time.
Counseling Center and Psychological Services
(See the new counseling website here: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/counseling/)
Colorado College Counseling and Psychological Services remains a program operated by the college and directed by Dr. Bill Dove. Our PhD-level psychologists work in supporting and addressing the mental health needs of our students. Counseling and Psychological Services can be reached at 719-389-6093 and are located in the Boettcher Health Center Building.
COVID-19 Information
As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop we are adjusting the we way deliver care at the student health center. To ensure we are taking every precaution to prevent further exposure of COVID-19 in our community, but still proving care for our students we are implementing new operating hours.
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We are closely monitoring developments in the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, we will follow guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Information on how travelers can protect themselves and what to do if you are concerned about exposure and illness can be found on the CDC's website.
If you are concerned that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, or are feeling sick and wondering what you should do, CALL BEFORE GOING TO YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE OR HOSPITAL. Many insurance plans have telehealth options that allow you to speak to a medical provider who can help you determine your risk and appropriate medical care and testing, so check your insurance plan to see what might be available to you. You can also use the CDC's Self-Check on-line.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported - ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
Also see: Coronavirus Updates & Resources
Measles Information
Measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases, as it spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in communities where groups of people are unvaccinated. Measles is a health risk for students and staff who have never had measles or have not received the recommended two-vaccine series. While Colorado Springs is not currently experiencing an outbreak, Colorado College is working to proactively reduce the risk of an outbreak on our campus, and we want to assure parents and families that in the event of a campus outbreak, we would work very closely with local public health officials to ensure that notifications are made and proper care is provided to all who might be affected.
You can find more information about measles and the measles vaccine on the Center for Disease Control's website.
You can also find information on the CC website about the documentation the college requires for entry into Colorado College, and campus prevention education.
Welcome
to
Colorado:
What
You
Need
to
Know
About
Altitude
Sickness
As
you
settle
in
to
Colorado
Springs,
keep
in
mind
that
the
elevation
of
the
city
and
surrounding
parks
are
6,035+
ft
above
sea
level,
and
may
be
much
higher
than
you're
used
to.
At
these
high
altitudes,
your
body
takes
in
less
oxygen
due
to
the
decrease
in
air
pressure,
which
can
cause
altitude
sickness.
You
may
experience
the
following
symptoms,
usually
within
the
first
48
hours
of
arriving
in
Colorado:
- Headache
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Shortness of breath
- Lack of appetite, nausea or vomiting
- Fatigue and weakness
- Difficulty sleeping
Prevention:
The
best
way
to
prevent
altitude
sickness
is
to
plan
ahead
when
traveling
to
higher
elevations
and
go
slowly.
For
example,
if
you
are
driving
to
Estes
Park
from
sea
level,
you
might
want
to
consider
spending
a
night
or
two
in
Denver.
Once
you
arrive,
you
should
plan
on
avoiding
exertion
for
the
first
day
or
two.
Consider
waiting
until
later
in
your
trip
to
drive
over
Trail
Ridge
Road
in
Rocky
Mountain
National
Park
(which
has
a
high
point
of
12,183
ft.),
or
climb
to
any
of
the
mountain
peaks.
Treatment:
Altitude
sickness
can
affect
anyone,
even
pets.
Allow
yourself
to
rest,
and
be
sure
to
drink
plenty
of
water,
as
high
altitudes
increase
chances
of
dehydration.
Avoid
drinking
caffeine
or
alcohol.
Mild
analgesics,
such
as
Tylenol,
can
also
help.
Altitude
sickness
will
usually
subside
within
a
few
hours,
and
mostly
disappear
within
a
day
or
so.
It's
important
to
pay
attention
to
your
body,
and
don't
overdo
it.
Adapted
from
Estes
Park's
article
on
altitude
sickness
at
www.estesparkinformation.com/altitude-sickness.
Traveling
Abroad
Next
Semester?
Make
Sure
Your
Vaccinations
Are
Up
To
Date!
Optum offers Travel Medicine at their Urgent Care Clinic on Union & Fillmore every Tuesday. Call 719-636-2999 to schedule your appointment today.