Health & Wellness
Health Services is located in Aldis Hall, This service is contracted with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Department of Occupational Health. A registered nurse is onsite 20 hours per week for medical care. Health records remain in Health Services. They are not part of the student’s academic record. These health records are kept for seven years. There is no charge for any onsite consultation. The following services are offered by Health Services.
Sick Visits
The RN on site will evaluate and when necessary refer to the physician or nurse practitioner at SVMC Occupational Health Department. When the student is referred off site there will be a bill that is the student’s responsibility. Throat Cultures can be done on site and billed to the student’s insurance.
Immunizations
The State of Vermont requires all post secondary students to have 2 measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) vaccines, a current tetanus(within 10 years), Meningococcal, Varicella (History of disease)and 3 Hepatitis B vaccines. If a student does not meet this requirement this can be obtained in Health Services. Also available are, meningitis (a requirement of SVC), Hepatitis B, PPD testing, Tetanus and Flu Vaccine. The student needs to pay for the immunization at the time of administration. A receipt will be issued.
Reproductive Health
Pregnancy test can be obtained in Health Service for a minimal charge. Condoms are also available outside the Health Service office.
Referrals
Appointments can be made with local practitioners for a wide variety of health care needs such as gynecological, ophthalmology, orthopedic, dermatology or dental.
Health and Wellness Promotions
Educational presentations are provided on site to individuals and groups. Students are encouraged to share their thoughts about programming they would like to see.
Questions
Any health care matter can be discussed with the nurse. Education leads to healthier life style choices which are promoted here at SVC.
Location
Aldis Hall, First Floor
802-447-4355
Health & Wellness Services hours are posted monthly and may vary. If the office is not open, leave a voice mail message for the nurse (447-4355) or with Student Services (447-6323). The office is closed during the summer.
