Health Services
Mission
The mission of Student Health Services is to assist students in optimum mental, physical, social and spiritual wellness by providing primary care services. Visits to the University clinic are without charge.
Location
605 E. Center (west of Searcy hall and can be reached by phone at 501-279-4346.
Bring your Harding I.D. card (*Free with the exception of some vaccinations.)
Office Hours
Spring and Fall semesters:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Intersession, Summer 1 & 2:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
All freshmen and transfers, please download the MedicalCertificate.pdf. Once it is filled out, please return it to Student Health Services Box 12271 Harding University 72149.
What We Do
Student Health Services is a walk-in clinic. No appointments are necessary. Services provided are symptomatic treatment for minor illnesses, such as colds, sinus congestion, headaches, upset stomach, aches and sprains; first aid for accidental injury; blood pressure screening; and allergy injections, with physician approval. Students are assisted with referrals and appointments to local health professionals. When the clinic is closed, help may be obtained from the Residence Life Coordinators or the Public Safety Office on Campus. Harding does not assume financial responsibility for professional services that require a physician; medical, surgical, or emergency services; or hospitalization. Students are financially responsible for any medical and/or prescription bills.
Class Excuses
Students are responsible for compliance with the attendance policies of individual professors and Harding University. Students are to report to Student Health Services before missing class to be excused for medical reasons. Chapel may be excused through the Student Life Office. Student Health Services is not responsible for excusing Chapel. You may look up entered excuses on Pipeline by first logging on, then clicking on "School Services," "My HU Info," "Student & Financial Aid," "Student Records," "Class Excuses," and finally, "Show Excuses for Entire Semester".
Insurance Information
While residing in Searcy, students should have the information necessary for coverage of local doctor visits and prescription costs. To obtain this information, students should contact their insurance provider. Students without health insurance can get insurance information from Human Resources in the Ezell room 130. Students must sign up within 30 days of registration. ALL STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. Please read the Student Handbook for additional information regarding chronic or pre-existing illness, disposal of needles and syringes, allergy injections, excuse policies, etc.
Phone Numbers
Student Health Services 501-279-4346 then 0
Student Life 501-279-4331
Office of the Provost 501-279-4335
Harding Counseling Center 501-279-4347
White County Hospital 501-268-6121
Searcy Medical Center, East 501-278-2848
Sherwood Urgent Care 501-268-6831
Searcy Medical Center, West 501-207-5800
White County Health Department 501-268-6102
Family Practice Associates 501-268-3232
Searcy Medical Center 501-278-2848
Duke Medical Clinic 501-368-3853
Prime Care Walk-in Clinic 501-279-9000
Kensett Clinic 501-742-5697
Searcy Police (non-emergency) 501-268-3531
Searcy Fire Department (non-emergency) 501-279-1066
Emergency Numbers
Campus Security 501-279-5000
Searcy Police 9-911
Searcy Fire Department 9-911
Ambulance 9-911
Health Services Staff
Lynn McCarty RN, BSN is a graduate of the first nursing class from Harding’s College of Nursing. Her husband, Chaplain, Lt. Col. Dennis McCarty USAF (Ret), is also a graduate of both Harding College and Harding’s Graduate School of Religion in Memphis. They have five children, Rena Howard, Christa Wolfe, Carla Stevens, Dennis Neal, and Laura “Lollie” McCarty, all graduates of Harding University. Their three son-in-laws, Wheeler Howard, Marc Wolfe, and Charlie Stevens are also Harding graduates. They have also been blessed with eleven grandchildren who bring joy everyday. They are Kaylynn, Landon, Logan, Easton, Braden, Gracie, Bella, Colton, Helyna, Haedyn, and Declan.
Registered Nurses
Ann McLarty received her BSN from Harding University and has worked in Student Health Services since 1995. Ann is married to Bruce McLarty, the Vice President for Spiritual Life. Ann and Bruce have two daughters. Charity is a 2004 Harding University graduate and Jessica is a 2006 Harding University graduate.
Melinda Wylie received her BSN from the Harding University School of Nursing. She has worked in Student Health Services since January of 2001. Melinda is married to Randy, (BBA Harding), a U.S. Army retiree who operates his own home repair business. They have lived in Searcy since 1995, and have two sons. Their oldest son, Tim and his wife Rachel are 2004 Harding graduates. They have three children, Maya, Casal, and Elinor. Their youngest son, James is currently stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany with the USAF. He and his wife, Jessica, have five children, Lydia, Noah, Sophia, Isaiah and Gideon.
Donna Daggett graduated from Harding University with a BSN in 1983. She is married to Shawn Daggett who teaches Missions and Bible at Harding. Shawn and Donna were missionaries in Bergamo, Italy for 10 years. They moved to Searcy in 1996. They have six children, Seth, Jeremy, Becca, Kenna, Dillon and Mariah. Seth, a Harding graduate, married Rebekah Slagle (08). They are currently working with Mission Lazarus in Honduras. Jeremy, a Harding graduate, married Katie Copeland (09). Jeeremy works with the International Programs at Harding and Katie is currently a graduate student at HU. Donna has been with Student Health Services since the fall of 2003.
Marcy Cox graduated from Harding University with a BSN. She is married to Gerald Cox, who works at Harding’s Brackett Library. They have lived in Searcy since 1998 and have three sons and four grandchildren. Marcy has been with Student Health Services since 1999.
Jenny Citty, RN, BSN has worked in Student Health Services since 2009. Originally from Ohio, she graduated from Harding's School of Nursing in 1993. Her husband Kris is also a Harding University graduate and practices Obstetrics and Gynecology in Searcy. They have three children, Kizzie, Jimmy, and Jack who all attend Harding Academy.
ReceptionistConnie Moore graduated from Harding University with a B.A. in Family and Consumer Science. Her husband, Steve Moore, is an associate professor of biology at Harding University. They have resided in Searcy since 1995. They have two children, Rachel and Benjamin, both students at Harding Academy. Connie has worked for Student Health Services since the fall of 2007.