Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness

All thing COVID-19 Vaccine

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.

What Should I do if I Have COVID-19 Symptoms?

Begin self-isolating

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you should immediately begin self-isolating. It is important to minimize your contact with others. If you are a student currently living on campus and are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please contact the Hamre Center during business hours at 651-696-6275* or Macalester Public Safety evenings and weekends at 651-696-6555*. They will help you access meals and initiate residential life procedures during this time.

(*Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Limited Callers can access these numbers through MN Relay 711)

Consult the Hamre Center for medical and testing advice

All students who are experiencing symptoms should contact the Hamre Center at 651-696-6275* during office hours. A medical professional will help assess your symptoms and if determine if COVID-19 testing is warranted and if so, at what point. Information on symptomatic testing in the Hamre Center can be found on our testing webpage. If you have medical questions during the evening or weekends, you can call the Access Nurse line (651-696-6275, option 3)* to get medical advice. Other options, including telehealth, can be found on the Hamre Center After-hours webpage.

(*Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Limited Callers can access these numbers through MN Relay 711)

Spring 2021 Hours*

General Administrative Hours

Closed daily 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Mondays & Fridays 9:00 am to 4:45 pm,
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Thursdays 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
*Hours for medical and counseling appointments vary. Call for more information and to schedule.
The majority of the Hamre Center appointments will be Telehealth appointments.

COVID-19 Testing Hours

(lab appointments for symptomatic and contact testing only)
Monday through Friday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Resources on off-campus testing sites can be found on the MDH website.

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.

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