COVID 19 Updates
If you begin to exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, complete the COVID-19 self-assessment and follow the directions provided.
Latest Information and Updates about COVID-19
- For the latest information and updates about COVID-19 (coronavirus) from Lakehead University
- The Canada COVID-19 app is a central resource for accessing personalized, trusted, evidence-based information about the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada. Download it for the most up-to-date information, recommendations, and resources.
- Have questions about COVID-19?
- Speak to someone at Telehealth Ontario-1-866-797-0000
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit has nurses available to answer COVID-19 related questions. Call 807-625-5900 or toll-free 888-294-6630.
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (Orillia/Barrie): 705-721-7520
- Learn more about the measures you can take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by following these guidelines
- Looking for information about the COVID-19 vaccines? Visit the COVID-19 Vaccination Information page.
Student Health and Wellness Services Update
Updated May 2, 2022
Student Health and Wellness is open.
Student Health and Wellness is open Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 4:15pm.
In the interest of our staff and students’ health and safety and based on recommendations by relevant health organizations, we ask that you continue to book your appointments by phone or email when possible.
If you have a booked appointment, our waiting room is open:
- Please wear a mask to your appointment.
Please continue checking the website for updates.
Thunder Bay
Booking an Appointment |
If you would like to book an appointment, please call 343-8361 or email health@lakeheadu.ca (include your full name, student number and phone number) and someone will get back to you during our regular business hours. Do not email your personal health information. Please note: An appointment is only confirmed if you have spoken to someone directly. |
Counselling Services |
Same-day appointments for counselling can still be made. Sessions are currently available via phone or zoom. There are also other virtual and/or telephone counselling options available:
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Health Services |
Students can call to book medical appointments as usual. Physicians provide both phone appointments and in-person appointments. Students, staff and faculty can book appointments with the Naturopath beginning September 13, 2021. Naturopathic services are provided by Dr. Jordan Sokoloski and may involve virtual and/or in-person appointments. |
Orillia
Booking An Appointment |
To request an appointment: Login into MySuccess https://mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca/home.htm
Your request is private and confidential and only someone from Student Health and Wellness will be accessing these requests. All requests are checked and followed up by a phone call Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Please note: An appointment is only confirmed if you have spoken to someone directly. |
Counselling Services |
Appointments for counselling can still be made. We are offering secure video and telephone platforms. There are also virtual and/or telephone counselling options available:
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Health Services |
Nurse Practitioner: The Huronia Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (HNPLC) Will be offering a virtual clinic for our students on Tuesdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Please contact HNPLC directly for any inquiries at 705-835-7545. Chiropractor: Back to Function has resumed in-person care at their clinic. You can reach Back to Function at 705-326-9977 or follow them on Instagram @bellchiro_btf Naturopath: Naturopath Services with Dr. Parsons are available virtually. For inquiries email orluwell@lakeheadu.ca or call 705-330-4008 x 2116. |
Online and Telephone Appointment Disclaimer |
COVID-19 is placing stress on Canada’s public health system. Student Health and Wellness is starting to offer virtual care to make sure that we can continue to care for our patients safely and effectively.
Some health concerns can be addressed with virtual care alone, but in some cases, your doctor may want to see you in person or ask you to visit a hospital or other health care facility if necessary, for a physical examination. We do our best to make sure that any information you give to us during virtual care visits is private and secure, but no video or audio tools are ever completely secure. There is an increased security risk that your health information may be intercepted or disclosed to third parties when using video or audio communications tools. To help us keep your information safe and secure, you can:
You should also understand that virtual care is not a substitute for in-person communication or clinical examinations, where appropriate, or for attending the Emergency Department when needed (including for any urgent care that may be required). If you are concerned about using video or audio tools for virtual care, you can ask our office to arrange for you to visit a different health care provider or other health care centre where you can be seen in person. However, please note that many health care providers are taking similar measures and options may be limited. By providing your information, you agree to let us collect, use, or disclose your personal health information through video or audio communications (while following applicable privacy laws) in order to provide you with care. In particular, the following means of electronic communication may be used: Telephone, Zoom. |