Health Services Center

The College employs an advanced practice nurse and a part-time physician. The physician visits the campus to provide services for students and the doctor's office is located within walking distance of the Campus should the student desire services at times other than those scheduled. The College nurse maintains an infirmary for the students and staff. The school carries a secondary insurance coverage for all full-time students. The insurance covers sickness incurred and injuries resulting from accidents sustained while a student is insured by this policy. New or transfer students need proof of immunization (measles, mumps, and rubella) which is kept in the Admissions and Records Office.
 
 
 

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

OUTPATIENT CLINIC - RLC Room 125

Christal A. Waller, MNSc, APN, WHNP-BC

College Nurse/Health Promotions

(501) 375-9845 (Ext. 4125)
(501) 804-5709 (Cell)
(501) 907-5474 (Fax)



2009-2010 OFFICE HOURS
 
 
MONDAY                                                  8:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

TUESDAY                                                  8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  &  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
                                                              
 WEDNESDAY                                           8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 THURSDAY                                               8:00 a.m.  2:00 p.m.

 FRIDAY                                                          <CLOSED>*   

 SATURDAY                                                   <CLOSED>*

 SUNDAY                                                        <CLOSED>*

*Nurse Waller is available after hours for questions at (501) 804-5709. Students are encouraged to leave a message. 

   

                                             PSC Health Services Department Appointments

In an effort to serve you as efficiently as possible, the PSC Health Services Department is now offering appointments Monday-Wednesday. Walk-ins will be available on Thursdays. Students desiring appointments are being asked to come by in advance and schedule their appointment by placing their ID# in the space provided.

Emergency visits will be worked in between scheduled appointments.

 

Philander Smith College Health Services Department Staff                  
                      Dr. Harold Betton                        

          Dr. Harold Betton has served the community for many years. He has worked diligently to heal the mind, body and souls of those within his reach. He started his medical practice in 1978, presently located at 1505 West 11th Street in Little Rock, AR and has been a minister for 17 years.
        He began his educational quest at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville). He majored in Plant Pathology and received his BS degree in Agriculture in 1969. He earned his master’s degree in Natural Science there in 1971. His focus of study was Biochemistry. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine (Seattle Washington) in 1975 with his medical degree.
        Dr. Betton answered the call to ministry in 1993 and currently serves as the pastor of New Light Baptist Church which is located at 3110 South Battery Street, Little Rock, AR. He received an MA in Biblical Studies from Trinity College and Seminary (Newburgh, Indiana) in 2000. He furthered his divinity studies there and earned his PhD in Biblical Studies in 2005. He enjoys an adjunct professorship in the Division of Religion at Arkansas Baptist College.
        Dr. Betton has been the physician for the students at Philander Smith College for several years and is an asset to the institution.

                                                                                              

Christal A. Waller, Nurse

        Christal A. Waller, MNSc, APN, WHNP-BC received a BSN from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. She began her nursing career taking care of patients suffering with general medical illnesses and recovering from general and orthopedic surgeries. Here she received her national certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing.  Her love for perioperative services led her to progress to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where she achieved certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
        She earned a Master’s in Nursing Science degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2000. Her field of study was Nursing Administration. After working in nursing management at St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center (2002) and teaching in the nursing department at the University of Central Arkansas (2004), she decided to advance her nursing practice. She received a Post Master’s Certificate in Women’s Health from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and achieved national board certification in women’s health. She enjoys her advanced collaborative practice at Serenity Health Center for Women, PA with Larry H. Waller, MD/Obstetrician and Gynecologist.     
        Nurse Christal has been the campus nurse for Philander Smith College since 2008 and strives to promote health maintenance and disease management for the college community.