Welcome to Health and Wellness! We are a Division of Student Affairs dedicated to promoting your health and well being from the foundation of Catholic Identity guidelines for University communities. We base our work on the principles of Catholic Social Teachings; the care and dignity of the individual, attention to the needs of the marginalized and disenfranchised, respect for workers and the environment and promotion of peace and non-violence in our world. At St. Thomas University, we have the unique advantage of providing an intimate, wholistic family education model aimed at preparing leaders for life. Call on us to help you with your everyday stressors in being a college student or recent alum. If you have bigger questions or concerns, call on us too- if we cannot help you directly, we will find resources for assistance.
VISIT OUR NEW INTEGRATED LOCATION!
The interdisciplinary Health and Wellness Center is located in a central, private and friendly location in the Student Center building- in the hallway near the Rat- we can provide you with evening hours by appointment.
Thank you.
Dr. Joan M. Di Gregorio, Associate Director, Health and Wellness, St. Thomas University
jdigregorio@stu.edu
Introducing...
The ASK THE DOCTOR Column !
- Questions about diagnosis, treatment, research, prevention, every day stress, complimentary medicine?
Dr. Joan DiGregorio and Dr. Todd Ambrosia
Your correspondence is held in confidence. We ask that you please include your name with your submitted question. However, if you would like to have your name withheld in publication, please check the box and we will be happy to do so !
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE – FALL 2008 !
For students holding the University sponsored health insurance coverage-
If you have a need for a routine doctor’s appointment- please contact health and wellness by e-mailing us jdigregorio@stu.edu or tambrosia@stu.edu the following information: (NOTE- PLEASE USE YOUR ST.THOMAS EMAIL ACCOUNT ONLY)
Your…
- full name, local address and current telephone number.
- date of birth
- St. Thomas ID number and, very important, a brief description of your medical needs.
- Remember to use your St. Thomas e-mail only!
- We will send you a confirmation, by e-mail, of the referral filed on your behalf in 48 business hours, (referrals are not on weekends, holidays or evenings).
Note: Having a referral may reduce your out of pocket medical expenses, however, keep in mind that medical charges are not determined by the University and are solely under the jurisdiction of your provider and heath insurance company. (PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT IN ORDER TO OFFER YOU GENERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FROM A REPUTBALE COMPANY AT A LOW COST, PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE IS UNFORTUNATELY NOT USUALLY A COVERED ALLOWANCE.)
If you are having a life threatening medical or psychological emergency, call 911 now or go to your closest emergency room.
Don’t wait until you have a crisis on your hands- contact us as soon as you have a concern. Don’t wait for your professors or a staff person to call you out of class or your res hall- refer yourself- take the initiative.
ONLINE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING
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- Catholic/Christian Identity Programs
- Leadership: a Higher View
- Community Service Opportunities
- Health & Wellness Advocates/Active Mind - JOIN NOW!
- Retreats, Seminars, & MORE,
For the STU community:
Please check out our links and resources below for some excellent online help and information:
Swtichboard of Miami
Switchboard of Miami is your 24/7 link to all medical, psychological and social services in Dade County. This great service is staffed by professional counselors and it is confidential and free- Dial 211 from any landline in Dade County to reach Switchboard of Miami. (In Broward dial 211 from any landline to reach First Call for Help).
ULifeLine
this is Nation-wide network of Universities linked by the JED Educational Foundation. 24/7 health and wellness services are available for you on an interactive basis.
EWTN
Life on the Rock and Daily Homilies- Just imagine what an intense group of young Franciscan monks might come up with as they go around America and the world interviewing people in music, sports, literature, politics- all aimed at the American college student. It is an exciting and incredibly thought provoking show. Life on the Rock
While you are online with EWTN, check out daily homilies, which provide valuable spiritual thoughts for the day ( Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday).You can also see shows on inspirational heroes; participate in devotions and Mass through this site.
United Health Care - Student Health Insurance
Your health insurance United Health Care is also direct linked with us. UHC does a great job of giving you all the information you need to understand your coverage and even provides health education
Health A - Z
Need Help understanding or researching health conditions ? Physical and mental health- check out health A to Z- it is very well researched and interesting with facts, glossaries, symptom checkers and more !
WebMD Symptom Checker
Also look at, Web MD- symptom checker!
American Psychological Association
We suggest you link to APA.org (the American Psychological Association) for information and news on the field of psychology and mental health. This is state of the art and very reliable information. In the same way- look at Mayo clinic.org for excellent current medical news and information.
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
I would like to suggest that you visit the Memorial Hospital Pembroke's websites when you have emergent needs for health care- this is a premier hospital group in our community, failry close to STU too.
If you are looking for a way to have some moments of reflection, relaxation and quiet prayer, try the website Sacred Space, it is a beautiful ecumenical way to touch the heart of meditation and prayer online in just a few moments. If you seek peace and quiet, check out, Sacred Space....
Sacred Space was inaugurated in 1999 by Alan Mc Gukian SJ and Peter Scally SJ of the Jesuit Communication Centre in Ireland- it is an interactive prayer website this site that has logged over 20 million visits- Sacred Space has been translated into 20 languages, people from all over the world come together to pray online with this beautiful site. So no matter what your concerns or personal affilitation, try to look into this sacred space online
www.sacredspace.ie
Take a moment,quietly connect to God...allowing yourself to be spiritually nourished, healed, challenged and transformed....