Student Health and Wellness Center
Student Health and Wellness Center
Schedule Update: Friday, July 28th clinic open from 1-4:45pm.
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides high quality, confidential health care to eligible students of the Homewood and Peabody campus communities.
Our health care staff consists of board certified physicians, nationally certified nurse practitioners, a licensed dietitian, registered nurses, medical assistants, and a women’s health nurse practitioner.
Services offered include:
- Acute and chronic illness care
- Alcohol and other drug problem assessments; smoking cessation counseling
- Allergy injections
- Concerns about eating behaviors, weight and nutrition
- International travel consults and related immunizations
- Physical exams and routine immunizations
- Reproductive health care (contraceptives, confidential testing for sexually transmitted/HIV infections, emergency contraception)
- Specialist referrals when needed
The SHWC is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Privacy Policy
Student health information held by the Student Health and Wellness Center is protected by federal and state laws, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Maryland Confidentiality of Medical Records Act.
These laws protect the privacy of students’ health information and prohibit its disclosure without appropriate consent, except under limited circumstances.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of our patients’ medical records in compliance with all applicable laws.
News & Announcements
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Should the morning after pill be offered 24/7 on college campuses?
Check out this Washington Post article containing comments from SHWC’s director, Roanna Kessler.
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Student Health 101 Newsletter
In this issue of the Student Health 101 newsletter, learn why travel is good for your health, how to make failure work for you, how best to warm up for your workouts, and much more!
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Recent overdose incidents prompt warnings about opioid risks
Johns Hopkins experts discuss U.S. opioid epidemic, signs of an overdose, campus resources
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Adderall abuse rises
Study: Growing number of young adults using drug without prescription
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Why breaking habits is hard
Our brains are wired to focus on previously pleasing things, even if we don't realize it