Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center focuses on optimal physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being of students and employees while promoting the importance of achieving a healthy lifestyle as an essential component of academic success.
The Center strives to reduce health-related barriers to learning through the implementation of individualized health services, the development of a personal wellness plan and the offering of educational events.
Free services include:
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emergency medical care
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nursing assessment of acute and chronic health conditions
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health education
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mental health support and resources
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grief support group
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Pioneer Pantry
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crisis intervention
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access to student health insurance
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special programs and activities
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Detailed information concerning the risks associated with Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B and the availability, effectiveness, and contraindications of any required or recommended vaccine for students, or the student's parent if the student is a minor, is available to those who have been accepted for admission to Indian River State College.
Selective admission programs may require students to have accident and/or liability insurance. Access to coverage is available by visiting the Center or http://irsc.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Catalog/Academic-and-Support-Services/Health-and-Wellness-Center. Insurance coverage is underwritten and administered by independent insurance companies and is subject to the terms of the specific plan.
For additional information contact the Health and Wellness Center at 772-462-7825.