Walk-in clinics now available for MUN students

Photo credits: Ellii (former ESL Library)
Photo credits: Ellii (former ESL Library)
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Walk-in clinics are now available at the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre (SWCC) at Memorial University. 

This announcement is a relief for many students due to complaints about an inability to book early appointments and encountering long wait times for minor health conditions that could get checked over the phone or in person.

However, the SJWCC Walk-in clinic is only a pilot project for their “Quick Fix walk-in clinic for Students.” Whether this carries on or not depends on how smoothly it will run. Below are a few questions and answers to some questions students may have about these services.

Where is the SWCC located, and How Does this New Service Work?

The Student Wellness and Counselling Centre is located on the 5th floor (UC-5000) of the University Centre and is open from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Before heading in for the walk-in clinics, one must complete a registration which varies according to the day:

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  • On Monday, registration begins at 12:45 pm for walk-ins at 1 pm.
  • On Tuesday, registration starts at 8:30 am, for walk-ins at 8:45 am.
  • Thursday registration begins at 8:30 am for walk-ins at 8:45 am.
  • Friday registration starts at 8:30 am, for walk-ins at 8:45 am.

Priority will be given to walk-in appointments rather than over-the-phone appointments because urgent check-ups are best in-person.

What is a “Quick Fix” Health Issue?

According to the SWCC quick fixes include:

  • Lumps and bumps
  • Rashes
  • Coughs and colds
  • Urinary tract infections
  • STI screening
  • Emergency contraceptives
  • Sprains
  • Sore throats
  • Warts
  • Prescription refills (same medication and dose)Walk-in clinics now available for MUN students
  • Blood work requisitions etc.

For more severe health conditions or conditions requiring more extended discussions, one can still book an appointment with the SWCC through the HealthMyself app or via phone.

*For more information, visit the Student Wellness and Counselling Centre website.

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Shantambi Wamunyima
Shanta is a 4th year Sociology major with a minor in Anthropology, under the International Bachelor of Arts program (iBA). She is passionate about human advocacy, literature and many artistic outlets meant to vocalize thoughts, opinions and controversial conversations. She enjoys making cover songs, writing poetry, reading, listening to music and spending time with nature.