Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness

Fall 2018 Hours

Days
Resource/Providers                     Hours Open*
Monday & Friday                             Medical                                              9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Counseling                                        9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday                    Medical                                              9:00 am – 4:45 pm
Counseling                                         9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wellness Lounge (Rm 55 LC)        7:00 pm – 9:00 pm**
Thursday                                            Medical                                             10:00 am – 4:45 pm
Counseling                                        10:00 am – 7:00 pm
* Front desk support is available whenever the office (Rm 53 in LC) is open for questions, making appointments, purchasing Plan B, etc.
** The Wellness Lounge is a student-managed space.  It is a place to relax, color, pick up some safer sex products and get information about health promotion activities.

New Students – Entering Fall 2018

• Health & Wellness First-Year Requirements
• Health & Wellness First-Year Requirements FAQ

After Hours and Off-Campus Resources

After hours and Off-Campus Resources

Immunization Record Request

Alumni: to request a copy of your immunization records please send an email to health@macalester.edu

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Lunch with Liz Mindful Self-Compassion – Thursday, 9/27, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm, Harmon Room

Learn how to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and self-criticism through Mindful Self–Compassion. In this one hour introduction, we’ll explain what Mindful Self–Compassion is, and practice core concepts of this powerful, research-based tool to help cope with distress and get more from life. Facilitated by Liz Schneider-Bateman.  Lunch is provided beginning at 11:45 am.

Counseling Groups – groups offered for students this fall include: Because We Are Not Alone (sexual assault survivor support), Coping With Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Cultivating Calm: Koru Mindfulness and Meditation, Healthy Relationships. Various days and times, beginning 9/25

Physical Activity and Movement Classes – various days and times, classes begin week of 9/17

These classes include body toning, circuit training, core strength, kickboxing, zumba, yoga, and weightlifting for women of color.  Full course descriptions and meeting times can be found on the Health Promotion web page.

Wellness 5K Run/Walk – October 13, 9:00 am, Shaw Field, check-in begins at 8:15 am

This event, part of Family Fest weekend, is intended for the entire Macalester community.  No need to be an Olympic athlete for this one.  Free to students, pre-registered participants receive the iconic t-shirt.  A raffle drawing with great prizes is available for all.

Ask Mayo Clinic – symptom checker

We are piloting the Ask Mayo Clinic online tool.  It’s a great resource for when you don’t feel well and are not sure where to start.  Over 300 medical conditions.  24/7. Anonymous. No charge. For Macalester students only.  Check Your Symptoms (mac google login required) 

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