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Primary health care

URGENT ASSISTANCE & 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORT

On-campus health services

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

Services at the Wellness Centre include:

  • general health assessments
  • flu shots
  • immunizations/vaccine advice
  • prescriptions
  • sexual health testing and treatments
  • well women clinics
  • referrals to specialists
  • counselling and social work

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

Please bring the following to your appointment:

  • provincial health insurance card or private health insurance documentation
  • your valid Mount A student ID card

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 nurse, physician, counsellors, a social worker, and a sexualized violence consultant. Appointment required. Please note that many services are only available during the fall and winter terms.

*Please note that we are currently in the process of hiring for the nurse and 1 (of 2) counsellors.

All registered Mount Allison students are eligible for services.

Book an appointment

Registered Nurse/Educator

The registered nurse/educator facilitates and delivers primary health care services at the Wellness Centre.

*Please note that we are currently in the process of hiring for this position

 

About the nurse/educator

The nurse/educator provides:

  • health counselling
  • clinical services
  • testing
  • referrals when appropriate
  • health promotion initiatives
  • health education (including knowledge of current health issues)

In order to promote and enhance students’ good health and well being, the nurse/educator co-ordinates health care services of Mount Allison students by triaging their individual needs.

All health referrals will be made through the nurse/educator in order to promote healthy living through a caring and supportive environment, in accordance with the standards of professional practice.

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

 

Physician

Dr. Sylvie Leblanc will join us periodically during the school year. Contact the Wellness Centre to book.

Dr. Sylvie Leblanc

 

Gender affirming clinic

Dr. Sara Thomas (she/her), MD CCFP
Primarily based in Saint John, but in Sackville every two weeks.

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)

 

Physician with the Gender Affirming Clinic, Dr. Sara Thomas

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. (space reserved for MtA students)
    Offering virtual therapy sessions for anxiety, OCD, stress, depression, eating disorders, sleep difficulties and trauma. Treatment modalities include ACT, CBT, ERP, EMDR.
    Website: breathemindfulness.ca Phone: 902-499-0089 Email: admin@breathemindfulness.com

On-site partners​​​​​​

Community resources

Tele-care and virtual-care

For general health questions any time contact:

  • Tele-Care at 811, a 24-hour dial-in bilingual service
  • Connect with an NB doctor or nurse practitioner online at eVisitNB

Pharmacists

A pharmacist can assess and prescribe for some minor ailments. Local pharmacies are:

  • Guardian Corner Drug: (506) 536-2255
  • Jean Coutu: (506) 536-0230