Health Services are available on both campuses. This office has information on wellness, nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, smoking cessation, and other areas of health. The college nurse may also provide referrals and assistance with making appointments with other health care professionals.

(In emergencies, please dial 911 for an ambulance.)

The Staff

Willmar Office: Karen Kaufenberg, College Nurse/EMT
Hours: 7am - 3pm
Phone: (320) 222-7578
Email: karen.kaufenberg@ridgewater.edu
Location: Student Service Building - Office A133

Hutchinson Office: Naomi Youngren, Assistant for Student Life Activities and Student Health Promotion
Hours: 10am - 2:30pm
Phone: (320) 234-8562
Email: naomi.youngren@ridgewater.edu
Location: Office - Just Off Student Commons Area

Immunization Records
Minnesota Statutes, Section 135A.14 requires that all students attending post secondary schools have immunization status that is current for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus. People who were born in 1956 or earlier and students who graduated from high school since 1997 are exempt. All other students will need to submit an immunization record that is complete and up-to-date. Sources for dates of immunization are high school, clinic, or military records. If you have problems understanding these records, please contact Health Services for assistance.

Insurance
There is an option to take out a 24-hour Delta Dental Insurance and/or student accident and health insurance plan at your own expense. Important: Ridgewater College does not carry insurance to cover medical costs of students who are injured while at school. The college nurse also handles all Workers' Compensation Insurance Claims. Any students injured while on work study duty would report to Health Services. A First Report of Injury would be filed as a Workers' Compensation Claim. The Workers' Compensation Managed Care (CMC) Network Clinic for Ridgewater College (Willmar) is the Affiliated Community Medical Centers, PA. 101 Willmar AVE SW, Willmar MN 56201, (320) 231-5041.

Health Insurance Policy for International Students
All international students attending Ridgewater College are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and universities international student accident and illness insurance plan.
Contact: Linda Barron- (320) 222-5976
linda.barron@ridgewater.edu