Student Health and Wellness- Orillia
COVID-19 Student Health and Wellness Services Update
Student Health and Wellness works with a suite of healthcare professionals to make sure that students' healthcare needs are met.
| Naturopathic Doctor |
Naturopathic services are covered for Lakehead Orillia students by Student Health and Wellness. While some of you may be familiar with Naturopathic medicine, the following is some information to better acquaint those that are still a little unsure about this unique medical system. Naturopathic Medicine is a primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It's philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and treat the underlying cause of disease Naturopathic Doctors can provide:
Therapies that may be used as part of your treatment plan include:
To request an appointment: Login in to 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. Click here to read some great study tips provided by our Naturopathic Doctor. Click here to read some great tips on snacking for success |
| Nurse Practitioner |
Nurse Practitioners are nurses that have additional education and licensing to provide primary health care to individuals and families. They can do complete physical examinations, order diagnostic tests like ultrasounds, X-rays or mammograms, order bloodwork to screen for illness or disease, diagnose illness and disease and prescribe medications necessary for you. Huronia Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic The Nurse Practitioners of the Huronia Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic have a virtual medical clinic, open to you, for your clinical needs.This clinic is open to Lakehead Students who do not have access or cannot book with their primary care provider (doctor or nurse practitioner). The clinic operates 9:00am -12:00pm on Tuesday mornings. When booking, have your OHIP card and demographic information ready. Please call 705-835-7545 to book your appointment or to request an appointment: Login in to MySuccess https://mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca/home.htm
Please contact Student Health and Wellness for alternative options or visit the Resources page for more information. Couchiching Ontario Health Team The Couchiching Ontario Health Team has a Nurse Practitioner who does in-person appointments for people who do not have a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner already. Please note: anyone who has a Family doctor or Nurse Practitioner in the area can't been seen within this clinic When booking, have your OHIP card and demographic information ready. Please call 705-325-2201 ext 8250 to book your appointment or to request an appointment: Login in to MySuccess https://mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca/home.htm |
| Local Doctor |
Dr. Kinga Koprowicz is a local family doctor who is welcoming Lakehead Students to her practice. Dr. Koprowicz can accept domestic and international students. When you call, please ensure you mention you are a Lakehead student. 525 West St South Phone: (705) 259-1833 |
Chiropractor |
Chiropractors can help with headaches, neck and back pain, sports injuries, foot pain, exercise, physical On campus chiropractor appointments with Dr. Tara from Back to Function are available on Wednesday Book an appointment by calling Back to Function at 705-326-9977. When you call, please mention you Fees: Student rate is $55/appointment. Costs are covered by most health benefit plans. |
In Case of Emergency or If Student Health and Wellness is Closed |
Please go to the nearest hospital emergency department if the matter is urgent. For other issues, please call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 to speak to a registered nurse. Orillia Soliders Memorial Hospital : https://www.osmh.on.ca/ |
