Statement of Purpose The Health and Wellness Center of Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to supporting students with health promotion and disease prevention . We assist students in pursuit of their academic goals and personal development by offering clinical health services . We encourage self-care and personal responsibility for the student ’ s own health , with a holistic focus on educational and awareness activities . Healthy life style choices are encouraged , and the mission of the University is affirmed .
The Health and Wellness Center is located on the first floor of Loyola Hall . A full-time nurse / director is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . from August through May . Additionally , the Health and Wellness Center partners with a local physician ’ s office to provide additional medical coverage twice a week . For more information , visit the Health and Wellness Center or go to our website
here for a list of services .
Strict confidentiality rules apply to all areas of the Health and Wellness Center . Student health records are kept in a locked file and will only be released with signed consent from the student . The Gwynedd Mercy University Health and Wellness Center abides by all HIPAA statutes . Please keep a copy of your health record ! Students with serious or chronic health conditions are urged to visit the Health and Wellness Center to discuss their concerns .
Health and Wellness Center Location : Loyola Hall , first floor Hours : Monday – Friday , 8:30 a . m . to 4:30 p . m . ( August 1 – May 31 ) Phone : 215-646-7300 , ext . 21306
Health Insurance All full-time undergraduate students and international students are required to carry health insurance and will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the student health insurance plan unless an online waiver and documentation of adequate coverage is submitted to our health insurance provider . Part-time students have the option of enrolling in this student health plan . The online waiver can be found on the University website . Please note : the online waiver must be completed regardless of health insurance information you may have submitted to another office . The insurance enrollment / waiver deadline for the fall semester is September 11 of the current academic year . New spring students will have until February 11 of the current academic year to enroll in / waive insurance . Students who do not waive the insurance by the deadline will be responsible for the charges .
Immunization Policy In our effort to maintain a healthy campus community , Gwynedd Mercy University follows the American College Health Association ’ s guidelines for a pre-matriculation immunization requirement . Therefore , all students are required to have the following immunizations :
• One dose of the Mumps and Rubella vaccines
• Two doses of the Measles vaccine or the combination MMR ; one of these doses must have been given after the first birthday
• DT / DTaP vaccine : primary childhood series and booster within past 10 years
• Varicella vaccine , or history of chicken pox
• Hepatitis B series of three injections
• Menomune / Menactra is required by law for all resident students ; it is recommended for all university students
• COVID-19 vaccine completed series is required for all commuter and residential students
These immunizations are further explained on the student health record . Resident students are not permitted to live in the residence halls until immunizations are on file . Copies of the medical form are available on the University website under Health Services . The PPD test is available at the Health and Wellness Center for $ 10 .
IMPORTANT : Please see the Health Services website for Meningitis Booster Vaccine information . For more information on this policy or immunizations in general , please contact the Health and Wellness Center at 215-646-7300 , ext . 21306 .
Allergy Injections Allergy injections are administered in the Health and Wellness Center for a nominal fee only after the student has a consultation with the medical staff .
• Visa and immigration advising for visiting scholars , and students on F-1 visas
• Work authorization , driver ’ s licenses , social security numbers
• Orientation and cultural adjustment Support for study abroad :
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