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Health & Wellness

At Widener, we're committed to both your academic and physical well-being.

  1. Student Experience
  2. Student Success & Support
  3. Health & Wellness

Sound Mind & Body 

At Widener, our motto is Mens Sana in Corpore Sano -- a sound mind in a sound body. It means we're dedicated to your health and wellness because we know that's essential to academic success and keeping you on track to a fulfilling life and career.

Health Services

We provide confidential medical services, routine and diagnostic services, and referrals when needed for wellness, illness and injury. And it’s free to see one of our highly-qualified health care providers.

Our office stands with the American College Health Association and its statements on racial marginalization and health equity and in support of the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to providing all Widener students with culturally competent health and wellness services as we serve the needs of our diverse campus community through advocacy and education. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of all students, so they can pursue successful careers as they become responsible global citizens.   

We offer a range of student health services, including:

  • Evaluation and treatment of acute/chronic illnesses and injury
  • Dispensing of medication, if indicated
  • Immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and flu shots (only available during flu season)
  • Laboratory tests
  • Routine gynecological health care examinations, STI screenings with evaluation and treatment (if indicated), birth control starts/checks, emergency contraceptive pill
  • Referrals to Counseling & Psychological Services and Disabilities Services, as needed
  • Athletic pre-participation physicals for returning athletes
  • First aid supplies, crutches, hot/cold packs
  • Wound care, staple/suture removal

Through our on-campus Counseling and Psychological Services, staff psychologists and psychology interns will help you address personal, emotional, or social concerns. Confidential individual counseling and psychotherapy services are provided.

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Stay in the Game

Stay fit and active while you're here through our numerous recreational opportunities. Work out in the Pride Recreation Center, go for a run around our beautiful campus, take a fitness class, join a club or intramural squad, or play for the Pride on one of our 24 varsity teams.

Health Information for Students

Student Health Insurance

Information on health insurance requirements for undergraduate and graduate students, including military veterans.

Proud to be Tobacco Free

We are dedicated to illness prevention, health promotion, and ongoing wellness to improve campus health, behaviors, and attitudes. It's one of the reasons we've chosen to be a tobacco-free campus (including e-cigs and vaping).

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