Staff & Services

Debra R. Runkle
University Medical Coordinator; Assistant Athletic Director; Head Athletic Trainer
MA, LAT, ACT Mankato State University; BA South Dakota State University
(563) 589-3244
drrunkle@dbq.edu


Erin Barsema
Assistant Athletic Trainer and Administrative Assistant to the University Medical Coordinator
ATC, LAT
(563) 589-3857
ebarsema@dbq.edu

SERVICES PROVIDED

The University of Dubuque Health Service is available for all students who are currently enrolled in classes.  Undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students are able to seek medical attention with UD Health Service no matter what insurance plan they are enrolled in.  The services provided by UD Health Service, Finley Occupational Health, to the UD student are explained below.  The services also include being seen at Finley Convenient Care after hours and on weekends.

The Medical Coordinator is able to schedule appointments not only with Finley Occupational Health, but also with other medical facilities.  The Director is able to assist the student with other medical appointments, such as dental, women health concerns, specialty clinics, etc (within the constraints of the student's personal medical insurance plan). 

The Director is also able to help the student and parent with insurance questions, such as how to locate a specialist within their insurance plan, what an EOB is, and file a claim form for the student that has UD student health insurance.