Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness

General Administrative Hours

Fall 2021 Hours:

Monday & Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Thursdays 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Hamre Center is closed from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Disability Services:

Daily 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Virtual Appointments Only)

To schedule an appointment, please contact disabilityservices@macalester.edu or visit our website https://www.macalester.edu/disabilityservices/ under “Meet with Staff”.

If you would like to talk to a counselor immediately while the Hamre Center is closed, please call Press 2, our 24/7 counselor support line at 651-696-6275 and press 2 when directed.

If you are looking for MN based counseling services, please try the Walk-in Counseling Center or the Interprofessional Center for free, non-insurance based counseling services. You can also use Psychology Today or MiResource to search for counseling services in your area.

If you would like to access medical care immediately while the Hamre Center is closed, please see Urgent and Emergency Care which includes Access Nurse: A nurse triage phone line that is free and available 24/7 to all Macalester students. The Access Nurse can be reached by calling the Hamre Center (651-696-6275) and selecting option 3 when prompted.

Accessing the Hamre Center

If you are scheduled for an in-person appointment or need to pick something up from the Hamre Center, please use the South entrance of the Leonard Center. Only students will have card access through the South entrance of the Leonard Center during office hours.

If you need care after hours, please visit Urgent and Emergency Care for resources. If this is an emergency, please call 911.

Flu Vaccines for Students Available Now!

The Hamre Health & Wellness Center invites students to come in now for your annual flu vaccination. The vaccination is the Quadrivalent Injectable. If you have United Healthcare Student Resource (UHCSR) Insurance (commonly known as the “Macalester Insurance”), the cost of the vaccine is covered by insurance. If you do not have UHCSR, cost is $25, and you can pay using cash or check, or have it billed to your student account.

Flu vaccines are another way to support our community and help keep us all safe and healthy.

Schedule an Appointment for Your Flu Vaccine Today

You may schedule a visit for a vaccine during clinic hours. Please call the Laurie Hamre Health & Wellness Center front desk at 651-696-6275 to make an appointment. Please wear loose-fitting sleeves. Get your flu vaccine as soon as you are able to get the most protection from the vaccine.

Off-Campus Options for Flu Vaccines

If you have insurance other than the UHCSR insurance, you may be able to get a flu vaccine for no or lower cost off campus.

Both CVS Pharmacy (www.cvs.com/vaccines) and Saint Paul Corner Drug Store (www.stpaulcornerdrug.com) are close to campus and offer flu vaccines. You may go to their websites to register and if available the pharmacies may help with walk-in visits. Both CVS and St. Paul Corner Drug Store are able to bill your insurance directly and are great options for students who are not covered under the UHRS.

Flu Vaccine Clinic November 3rd, 2021

When: Wednesday, November 3rd from 1-5pm

**Special appearance by Kevin the therapy dog from 1-3:30pm!

Where: Hamre Center Clinic within the Leonard Center

No appointment needed, walk-in

Cost: No cost with the UHCSR insurance, or $25.00 billed to your student account

Upload COVID-19 vaccination documents

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms?

Begin self-isolating

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you should begin self-isolating. It is important to minimize your contact with others.

You can call the Access Nurse line (651-696-6275, option 3)* to get medical advice.
(*Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Limited Callers can access these numbers through MN Relay 711)

If you are a student currently living on campus, you can pick up a COVID-19 test at the Information Desk in the Campus Center. Please email case-mgmt-team@macalester.edu with any specific questions.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms and want to be seen urgently, see this list of urgent and emergency care medical resources.

Get tested

Options for getting a COVID-19 test

Macalester COVID-19 website

Holding and Supporting our BIPOC Students

The Laurie Hamre Health and Wellness Center shares in the outrage and heartbreak after the killing of Daunte Wright by law enforcement in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on April 11, 2021. In Dr. Rivera’s words, “This is a painful time for our campus, local, and national communities. We are grieving and we are angry. Black lives matter, today and every day. Black lives matter.” As you’re able, we encourage you to seek support from friends, family, and resources on and off campus. Please know that whatever you are experiencing is valid and deserves to be validated. We see you! We’ve included some resources below, which we hope you will find helpful as you care for yourself and others.

Resources In Support of BIPOC Students

Resources in Support of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Students

24/7 Medical Resource for Students

Macalester has a nurse triage phone line for students. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Access Nurse can be reached by calling the Hamre Center (651-696-6275, Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Limited Callers can access these numbers through MN Relay 711) and selecting option 3 on the voice mail message. If you call during office hours and reach a staff member, ask to be connected to the nurse line. Access Nurse is familiar with emergency referral resources in the area and will provide the Hamre Center with a report of the call. You can either share your name when you call or can remain anonymous. The call is always free.

Macalester Patient Portal

Our secure patient portal allows you to communicate with Hamre Center health care providers, make limited medical appointments, complete forms, and update and get a copy of your immunization record.

ULifeline – Mental Health Resource

ULifeline from the JED Foundation, is a comprehensive website for college students on mental health. It includes facts on mental health, wellness strategies, info on how to help a friend, resources for help, as well as a self-evaluator for 13 common mental health concerns. Check it out.

Easily Find Local Counselors

We’re excited to announce a new partnership with MiResource, a tool to help Macalester students easily and confidentially find the right local off-campus provider. You can search by your specific care needs, insurance/payment options, and geography. Learn more