Student Health & Wellness Center
At the Student Health & Wellness Center, you will be seen by advanced practice clinicians (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) that assess and treat many common acute health conditions affecting the college health population, which may also be seen in a family physician's office.
In Virginia, Advanced Practice Clinicians can prescribe medications.
Where to Find Us
The Student Health & Wellness Center is located on the top floor of the Health and Fitness Center. Enter from the outside entrance on the South face of the building through doors marked Counseling Center and Health and Wellness Center.
Hours of Operation
*M-F 8:15am-5:00pm
By appointment
- If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or Campus Police at (434) 395-2091
- If you do not feel that your illness can wait untill we are open again, your options are:
- Go to Centra Southside Community Hospital
- 800 Oak Street
- (434) 392-8811
- Go to Centra Southside Community Hospital
*The SHWC is closed during University holidays and provides limited services during inclement weather closings and summer sessions. (Available to students enrolled in current semester only)
Wellness Tip
"Creating a healthy community is a challenge that we all must address together. To be successful does require a village--we cannot do it alone."
- Ruth C. Browne, M.P.P., M.P.H., Sc.D.
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Important Forms
- Immunization Record (pdf)
- Allergy Policy (pdf)
- Health Needs Appeal Form (pdf)
- Squad Care p.1 (Ambulance Insurance)
- Squad Care p.2 (Additonal Information)
