Health Services Closed for Summer
Call (847) 735-5240 or
Email healthandwellness@mx.lakeforest.edu
Services During the Academic Year:
- Physical Examinations
- Illness evaluation and management
- Injury care/wound management
- Minor procedures
- Sexual health – birth control, STI education/testing/treatment
- Wellness and nutrition counseling
- Laboratory testing: strep throat, mono, pregnancy, urinary tract infection, sugar, other blood draws
- Collaboration with home healthcare team
- COVID-19 Testing
When the Health Center is Closed
In the event of an urgent or emergency illness or injury when the Health and Wellness Center is closed, on-campus students should call the Department of Public Safety at 847-735-5555. An officer will respond to all calls, evaluate your condition, and arrange for transport to the nearest emergency facility if needed. In the event of an emergency off-campus, students should call 911.
If your issue is less urgent but can’t wait until the Health and Wellness Center is open, there is a local clinic that has hours of operation in the evenings and on weekends:
If you live on or near campus:
The Minute Clinic is located inside of CVS Pharmacy in Lake Forest at 520 N. Western Avenue. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 9 am to 4:30 pm. Lunch breaks are from 1:30-2:30 Monday through Friday and 1:00 - 1:30 Saturday and Sunday.
The Lake Forest Acute Care is located 1025 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 8 am to 2:00 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 6:00 pm.
Why would I need to go to the hospital?
- Emergency Care for illness or injury that can’t wait until the clinic opens.
- Services not provided at the Health and Wellness Center such as radiology (x-rays).
- Inpatient care.
Have the student health insurance plan offered by the College? Cigna has 24/7 Nurseline Access: 800-634-7629. Students should call when seeking professional medical assistance; for example, when they’re not sure if they should go to the doctor or Emergency Room.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice nurse with graduate level training who provides healthcare services similar to those traditionally performed by a doctor. NP’s diagnose and treat health problems and focus on health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling. They help patients make wise health and lifestyle choices.
What is a Registered Nurse?
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed medical professional who provides hands-on medical care. RNs provide basic care, health promotion, disease prevention, health education and counseling.
Health and Wellness
Contact Information
Kathy Salinger,APN/NP-C, MSN,RN
Associate Director, Health Services
Nurse Practitioner
salinger@mx.lakeforest.edu
Josie Stams, MSN,RN
Staff Nurse
jstams@mx.lakeforest.edu
Location
Buchanan Hall, Room 137
Health and Wellness Center
(South Campus)
Contact Us
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 847-735-5240
Fax: 847-735-6098
healthandwellness@mx.lakeforest.edu
Emergencies (outside of normal business hours)
24/7 Mental Health Support Line:
847-735-5300
Public Safety:
847-735-5555