Kristen Eisenbraun, coordinator of the Undergraduate Student Government Executive Committee on Women's Issues, supports the extended hours. Clinic Coordinator Shawn Murphy said the clinic's popularity may be a result of its atmosphere. The small, confidential setting really seems to make a difference and is a nice alternative to Ritenour Health Center, Murphy said. Betsy Murphy, a clinic nurse practitioner, said it is easier to talk to people at the clinic. Susan Kennedy, University Health Services associate director, said the clinic focuses on preventative health care and education, including gynecological care and contraceptive counseling.
Prevention is really critical.
Elana Kahn, a Shulze Hall resident, said not enough students know about the clinic. I think the people in Shulze Hall know it's here because they live here. The success of the East Halls Clinic in Johnston Hall prompted health services to open the Shulze Hall clinic, Kennedy said. Since the planning stages of the clinic, health services hoped to open the clinic full time, said Dr. Margaret Spear, clinical services director.