Student Health and Wellness (SHAW)
Most services at SHAW are free for all students, and health insurance is not billed. If you have any questions or want to ask about specifics related to your health, feel free to reach out.
Hello,
Congratulations! I’m Alexis, the manager of operations at Grinnell Student Health and Wellness (SHAW). I’m excited to share some of the health and wellness options we offer.
Most services at SHAW are free for all students, and health insurance is not billed:
- Nurses and physician assistants evaluate and treat students for acute medical illnesses and immunizations, perform point-of-care testing, and offer gynecology services.
- Counselors offer short-term counseling for students, hold a variety of support groups, and provide referrals when needed for longer-term therapy or specific needs.
- We offer free telepsychiatry services, prescription delivery, rides to in-town medical appointments, and 24/7 virtual services including a peer chat network.
- Our wellness programming and outreach are led by professionals and peer educators. If you have an interest in health education/promotion, you could join our team!
We are fortunate to also have a small community hospital only a mile away which offers emergency and ancillary services. However, if you have a chronic condition that requires a specialist, you may have to travel to a larger city an hour away to see them.
If you have any questions or want to ask about specifics related to your health, feel free to reach out to me at steeleal@grinnell.edu or our general email at shaw@grinnell.edu. I look forward to seeing you on campus!
Best in health,
Alexis Steele
Manager of SHAW Operations