Student Health and Wellness

Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) advances Grinnell College’s mission and strategic plan by providing person-centered care and services supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of all students, as well as supporting the holistic health of the campus community. SHAW helps students learn to engage with life tasks that are needed to support personal health and well-being in order to be successful during their time at Grinnell and beyond.

To Schedule an Appointment

Please call 641-269-3230 or come to the Lower Level of the Forum to schedule in person. Certain medical appointments can be scheduled online through the Health Portal.

New Student Health Requirements

New students must complete and then enter their health requirements online through the Health Portal. This is due by July 15. A PDF of Grinnell College Student Health Requirements can be downloaded.

Virtual Services

HealthiestYou is a virtual service available to all current students through July 1st. At that date, students NOT on the student health insurance will lose their access. Those ON the student health insurance will continue to have access. Keep an eye out for a new virtual counseling service coming in August.

COVID/Flu Status

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Medical Services

The medical staff is composed of registered nurses and a physician assistant who assess and treat illnesses and injuries. They dispense over-the-counter medications and can prescribe medications as needed. They can also schedule appointments with local providers as needed.

Services include but are not limited to:

allergies, seasonal and allergic reactions
contraception consultation and prescriptions
discomfort or pain
free safer-sex supplies are available in the lobby — no appointment is necessary
gastrointestinal issues
immunizations, including flu shots
infections
injuries
insurance and billing education and assistance
minor procedures
pregnancy tests
STI testing and consultations
study abroad consultations/physicals

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Counseling Services

free on-campus short-term counseling
access to free 24/7 counseling services through HealthiestYou
group therapy and individual therapy
workshops
psychoeducation and mental health outreach
support/case management through our mental health nurse for referrals to off-campus providers for long-term therapy
emergency screening for urgent mental health needs
collaboration with campus partners as appropriate to support student success
light therapy

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Additional Health & Wellness Services

free onsite telepsychiatry services
free transportation for in-town appointments
prescription pickup
emergency fund
Through generous donations, SHAW is able to support students who need medical services but are not able to pay for them. This can include co-pays and co-insurance.
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Togetherall — an online community that provides peer-to-peer mental health and wellbeing support.

After Hours

Students can call 641-269-3230 at any time and be prompted to speak to a nurse, counselor, or Campus Safety.
HealthiestYou
Sign up using your Grinnell email for free, unlimited access to doctors, therapists, psychiatry, and coaching through HealthiestYou. All students are encouraged to download the HealthiestYou app and activate their account whether they plan on using this service or not.

Mon

May. 19

Grief Drop-In Support Space

CRSSJ 109 Religious Activities Room (Prayer Garage)
Monday, May 19, 2025, 4:15 – 5:15pm

Thu

Oct. 2

LifeServe Blood Drive

Harris Center Concert Hall
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:30 – 5:15pm

Contact Information

Phone

641-269-3230

Forum, Lower Level
1119 Sixth Ave
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States

Hours

Monday-Friday
Office Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Nursing Appointments: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Counseling Appointments: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Telepsychiatry Appointments: Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.