http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq http://www.stvincent.edu/what_are_some_of_the_reasons_students_come_to_the_health_service_office <P>Reasons for seeking health services can range from feeling ill for the first time away from home to on-going assistance with a chronic illness. Students often require treatment for colds, flu, sinus problems, earaches, cough, urinary tract infection, gastrointestinal symptoms, joint or muscle pain, injury, rashes or insect bites. There is no additional fee for a nurse or physician visit, and over-the-counter medications are dispensed free of charge.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/what_are_some_of_the_reasons_students_come_to_the_health_service_office Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:37 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/what-happens-if-i-get-sick-at-night-or-on-the-weekend The Residence Hall Staff is trained in First Aid and CPR. They are available during the off-hours to assist students with medical or injury needs. Excela Health-Latrobe Area Hospital is minutes away, and the school physicians are on-call and can be reached via the emergency department of the hospital. http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/what-happens-if-i-get-sick-at-night-or-on-the-weekend Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:37 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/when-can-i-see-a-doctor-on-campus Physician appointments are scheduled in the Wellness Center on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00-11:30 AM. However, we are able to schedule appointments in the physicians&rsquo; office at other times during the week, if necessary. http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/when-can-i-see-a-doctor-on-campus Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:37 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/can_i_receive_my_allergy_shot_in_the_wellness_center <P>Allergy injections can be administered, at no additional charge, provided we have, on file, your allergist’s dosage schedule and information sheet. Your serum may be stored in our refrigerator during the school year.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/can_i_receive_my_allergy_shot_in_the_wellness_center Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:37 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/will-the-meningitis-vaccine-be-administered-on-campus-this-year Yes, on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 the vaccine will be available in the Wellness Center from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM. The cost is $130.00, payable on-site by cash or check. Checks should be made out to &ldquo;Passport Health.&rdquo; An information packet will be sent to the student&rsquo;s home address approximately 2-3weeks prior to this date. Flu Vaccine will also be given at this time for a $22.00 fee. http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/will-the-meningitis-vaccine-be-administered-on-campus-this-year Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:29:35 -0400 http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/how-do-i-make-an-appointment-for-counseling You can make an appointment by calling the Wellness Center directly or stopping by the office located in Carey Center. The counselors are available Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30. The Wellness Center phone number is 724-805-2115.If&nbsp;you feel that you need to be seen immediately, please&nbsp;let us know. An accommodation will be made.&nbsp;In the case of&nbsp;an emergency during office hours, contact the Dean of Students Office and explain the situation. They&nbsp;can have us paged.In the event of an after hours emergency, call x-2911 and the operator will contact the appropriate response personnel. http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/how-do-i-make-an-appointment-for-counseling Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/is-there-a-fee-for-counseling-at-the-wellness-center All of the counseling services in the SVC Wellness Center are covered by the student's 'Health Fee.'&nbsp; There are no additional charges for the session/s. http://www.stvincent.edu/wellness_center7/wellness_center_faq/is-there-a-fee-for-counseling-at-the-wellness-center Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/what_can_i_expect_to_happen_when_i_seek_counseling_services_from_the_wellness_center <P>The SVC Counselors provide a supportive atmosphere for students to explore a range of issues with a caring and knowledgeable professional. You do not need to be in a crisis situation to benefit from counseling. Counseling can be an opportunity for self- exploration and personal growth, as well as a chance to receive the perspective of an objective listener. There are also times when life presents particular challenges and a counselor can help you to clarify the issues with which you are dealing. The counseling process allows an individual to discover the resources that they have to cope and develop a plan to manage current life challenges.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/what_can_i_expect_to_happen_when_i_seek_counseling_services_from_the_wellness_center Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/what_happens_in_the_first_appointment <P>The first appointment is a chance for the counselor and student to explore the student's concerns, and evaluate the situation and options. The counselor and the student will then decide if any further services are necessary and if so, what form they will take. Students may follow-up with additional individual counseling in the SVC Wellness Center. Students may also be referred to an off-campus agency for evaluation, testing or other specialized services.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/what_happens_in_the_first_appointment Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/what_are_some_of_the_reasons_that_a_student_might_seek_counseling <P>People with a wide range of problems and concerns may benefit from counseling. Feeling depressed, being anxious about test, having fears of failure, questioning who you are - these are common reasons that student come to see a counselor. Students also come with issues concerning relations with friend and family. While adjusting to college, students sometimes doubt themselves and need helping making the transition. If you feel that you could benefit from discussing your concerns with an objective and knowledgeable listener, then counseling may be a valuable option.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/what_are_some_of_the_reasons_that_a_student_might_seek_counseling Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500 http://www.stvincent.edu/who_has_access_to_my_counseling_records <P>Counselor Records: Counseling files are NOT part of academic records, and no one has access to them except the counseling staff of the SVC Wellness Center. Complete records are maintained for 5 years.</P> http://www.stvincent.edu/who_has_access_to_my_counseling_records Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:52:38 -0500