Office Hours

  • Monday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday – 9:00am – 3:00pm
  • Wednesday 10:00am – 3:00pm
  • Friday 9:00am – 2:00pm

Registered Nurse - Nurse Practitioner – Angela Olalere

  • Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 11:00am – 3:00pm

Welcome

Dear Bennett Belle:

We look forward to providing you with exemplary service at the Bennett College Student Health Center. The Student Health Center provides a variety of medical and other health services to our students. Prior to entering the College, each student is required to submit a report of her medical history, which must include a physical examination by a licensed physician and proof of required immunizations in accordance with the North Carolina Immunization Law, G.S. Article 6, Part 2.

The Center must have complete immunization records for each student prior to arriving at college including three Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus (DTP Vaccines), one Tdap (Tetanus Booster) received within the last 10 years, three Hepatitis B immunizations, two MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines, Meningococcal (Meningitis Vaccine – MenACWY), Varicella (chicken pox) (*required for students born on or after 04/01/2001), two doses Tuberculin (PPD) Test (done within 12 months prior to admission) – tine test not acceptable and three Polio vaccinations, for students born after 1994. Each student is required to submit a report of her medical history signed by a licensed physician.

Exemptions

Bennett College allows for medical and religious exemptions only that have been notarized. No philosophical exemptions will be granted for mandatory vaccinations (MMR, DTP, TDAP, Meningitis).

Exemptions

Bennett College allows for medical and religious exemptions only that have been notarized. No philosophical exemptions will be granted for mandatory vaccinations (MMR, DTP, TDAP, Meningitis).

Medical exemptions require a letter or statement on letterhead from your health care provider (MD, DO, NP, PA) indicating the clinically supported reason you should not receive the required vaccinations. We will not accept medical exemptions from chiropractors or naturopaths. Religious exemptions require a detailed written statement of personal beliefs AND a notarized letter from your religious leader/clergy person.

Additionally, the Bennett College Student Health Center requests the following medical forms which provide information that will help expedite health services, should the need arise. They include the Demographic, Emergency Contact and Insurance Form, Consent Disclosure Information, and a Verification and Authorization to Treat Form.

Please submit all forms to the Bennett College Health Center using the secure links below by August 1. You may also fax your information to (336) 332-0160. For more information, contact the student health center.

Bennett College Student Health Center
900 East Washington Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

If you have any questions, please contact us at 336.517.2230 or at Health_Center@bennett.edu.

We look forward to working with you and welcome to Bennett College.

Sincerely,
Health Center Staff

 

Your Partner in Wellness: The Health, Safety, and Wellness Advocate

The Health, Safety, and Wellness Advocate is a key member of the Counseling and Wellness team, dedicated to empowering Bennett College students. We are your initial point of contact in offering personalized support to address challenges related to mental health, physical wellness, stress and time management, conflict resolution, safety concerns, and more. We connect students with crucial campus resources and collaborate across departments to streamline solutions. In addition, we host campus-wide programs aimed at raising awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering a culture of wellness.

To make an appointment, reach out via Email or Microsoft Teams

Chancey Gunnell, M.Ed.
Health and Safety Advocate, Wellness Program Coordinator
chancey.gunnell@bennett.edu
336-365-6633

Location:
Student Union, Upstairs
Office D

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