Health Services
Tami Laursen, R.N., B.S.N.; Lorie Stanton, R.N., B.S.N.; and Kim Carver, R.N.
The mission of Buena Vista University Health Services is to enhance the educational process by modifying, changing or removing health related barriers to learning, promoting optimal wellness, teaching and enabling individuals to make informed decisions about health related concerns, and empowering students to be self directed and well informed consumers of health care.
Buena Vista University Health Services is a professional, confidential service. Medical records are private and do not become part of the university record. We want students to feel comfortable and confident that they will be treated with courtesy and respect.
How to Work With Us
Freshman and Transfer Students
Please return your completed Student Health Form by August 1st. This form must be received and immunization status approved before you are permitted to complete the validation process.
Required Health Insurance
All full-time students (12 credit hours or more) and/or students residing on campus are required to have health insurance. If you have health insurance coverage and do not wish to be enrolled in the policy offered by Buena Vista University, complete the waiver form. (Please note that the policy being offered does not cover athletics). The cost of the policy offered by BVU will be added to the student's registration fees if the parent/guardian or the student does not return the waiver by the date indicated on the form. Any inquiries please contact the Business Office at 712.749.2041 or Health Services at 712.749.1238.
Current Health Information
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (Skin Infection) information.
- IDPH News Release.