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Primary health care

URGENT ASSISTANCE & 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT

Virtual health care and allied health services
Available 7 days a week

To learn more about accessing health care services in NB, visit the Health Care Services website.

Tele-care and virtual-care

For general health questions any time contact:

  • Tele-Care — Call 811 (24/7 health advice line) to speak with a registered nurse at any time for general health concerns.
  • Virtual CareNB — Visit virtual care to connect with an New Brunswick doctor or nurse practitioner online for non-emergency concerns at

Pharmacy services

Pharmacists can assess and prescribe for some minor ailments such as pink eye, cold sores, allergies, and more.

Local pharmacies are:

  • Guardian Corner Drug: (506) 536-2255
    106 Main St, Sackville NB
  • Jean Coutu: (506) 536-0230
    97 Main St, Sackville, NB

On-campus health services at the Wellness Centre

A number of health services are available on campus through the Wellness Centre and during the fall and winter terms.

The Wellness Centre is located on the lower level of the Wallace McCain Student Centre.

All services are strictly confidential. Medical information can only be released with your written authorization.

Questions? Email wellness@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2163

Services at the Wellness Centre include:

  • general health assessments
  • preegnancy testing
  • assessment of urinary tract infections
  • strep throat testing
  • prescriptions*
  • immunizations and flu shots
  • vaccine guidance
  • sexual health  STI testing and treatment
  • service navigation
  • referrals to specialists*
  • counselling and social work

Health insurance covers the cost of many of the health and wellness services offered at Mount Allison. 

*Cannot be completed by the nurse, book with a physician for these services

Please bring the following to your appointment:

  • provincial health insurance card or private health insurance documentation
  • your valid Mount A student ID card
  • your up-to-date phone number and address

It is crucial that we have your current telephone number and address so that we may contact you when necessary, i.e., when positive test results are received.

Book an appointment

The Wellness Centre team consists of a physician, social worker, counsellors, a registered nurse, and a sexualized violence consultant. Appointment required. To book with the physician contact the Wellness Centre directly via e-mail at wellness@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2163

Eligibility: All registered Mount Allison students have access to Wellness Centre services, many of which are covered by health insurance.

Book an appointment

Please note that many services are only available during the fall and winter terms.

Local Gender affirming clinic

Dr. Sara Thomas (she/her), MD CCFP
Primarily based in Saint John, in Sackville every two weeks at the Primary Health Care Clinic.

North End Wellness Centre
223 Victoria St., Saint John, NB

Sackville Gender Affirming Care
2 Main St., Sackville, NB

Phone: 506-649-2704
Fax: 506-649-2761
Email: sackville.gac@outlook.com (monitored every 1-2 weeks)

 

Fee-for-service appointments at the Wellness Centre

Mount Allison also has partnerships with several external providers offering fee-for-service appointments at the Wellness Centre or virtually. Some fees may be covered by the Mount Allison Students' Union insurance plan.

Virtual partners

  • Psychologist
    Michelle Tougas, PhD (Registered Psychologist)
    Virtual therapy sessions for anxiety, mood, sleep issues, eating challenges, and trauma. ADHD assessments. 5 sessions available to MtA Students at a rate of $200/hr with continued sessions at $225/hr
    To book: email: admin@kentvilleps.ca, phone: (902) 325-1200 (Indicate that you are a MtA student)

On-site partners​​​​​​


Appointments can be booked through the following online booking link:https://russellchiropractic.janeapp.com/locations/rcfw-mount-allison-university/book