Health Services
Health Education at Saint Benedict's
The Health Education program emphasizes health promotion and
wellness, with the health educators and health advocates assisting students in becoming
knowledgeable about health issues. The philosophy of Health Education is that as students
increase their knowledge regarding their health they are empowered to make informed
choices. The Health Education staff provide individual and group consultations regarding
health concerns, and provide health education programs and presentations in a variety of
settings. The staff often collaborate with health care professionals regarding health
concerns, and provide referrals for health care when this is needed.
Saint John's Health Center
Saint John's Abbey conducts a fee for service Health Center that
includes a family physician, physician assistant, two registered nurses, physical
therapist, and pharmacist. The Health Center is located in the south wing of the
Quadrangle in St. Raphael Hall. Health Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday except for holidays. Appointments with the physician, physician assistant, and
physical therapist should be made in advance whenever possible. Referrals are made to
psychologists when appropriate. Calling 911 on campus activates a first response team for
after hours and weekend emergencies.
New students are
required to have immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and diphtheria.
Students who are not graduates of a Minnesota high school will need to show proof of
immunizations. International students and American expatriates will be required to have a
TB test within one year of enrollment. The Health Center is a CDC designated yellow fever
immunization site and travel clinic. Health Center services at SJU are also extended to
the CSB community.
New students are required
to complete a health history and have a physician exam within one year of enrollment.
If a student is not covered under his personal or family
insurance, he may wish to enroll in the group insurance offered to students. For further
information and enrollment, contact the Health Center. A fee schedule for Health Center
services is available on request. |
