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STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
Contact Information
healthcenter.gwu.edu
202-994-5300
shcadmin@gwu.edu
Purpose
The Student Health Center (SHC) is a multidisciplinary, integrated student
healthcare service that provides confidential, student centered care in an
accessible, safe, culturally sensitive and supportive environment. The health
center promotes healthy lifestyle choices in support of the physical and
emotional well-being of students to help them achieve academic success.
Services
Medical Services: Physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses provide
primary and preventative medical care services and monitor and respond to
public health issues on campus.
Counseling and Psychological Services: Counselors provide a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential environment for students to discuss concerns
through a personalized stepped-care approach.
Psychiatric Services: Assessment, diagnostic and treatment recommendations
are provided by staff psychiatrists with short-term treatment available or for
ongoing treatment, referrals are offered.
AcademicLiveCare: Access to expanded telehealth services including
additional counseling services, urgent medical care, therapy and psychiatry
appointments at no cost to full-time GW students.
Student Health Insurance Plan: GW offers a comprehensive plan through Aetna
Student Health.
BE FAMILIAR WITH MYHEALTH.GWU.EDU
GW PRO-TIP
Familiarize yourself with the SHC’s patient portal– myhealth.gwu.edu.
The portal is used to upload your immunization records (mandatory)
and COVID-19 vaccination documentation (recommended). The portal
is also where you receive messages from your health provider.
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