macalester health and wellness patient portal

What is the phone number for a medical school?

This means that students should call to schedule appointments and not simply drop by. The phone number is 651-696-6275. Do not email for an appointment request. Appointments with medical and counseling providers are still being offered.

Is there a charge for medical visits?

There is no charge for most visits to see a medical provider. Physicals that require paperwork (study away, employment, athletic, pre-operative, for example) are an exception. Additionally, there is sometimes a charge for labs, procedures, and immunizations. See the Insurance and Billing for more on this topic.

What is Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness?

The mission of the Laurie Hamre Center for Health & Wellness is to create a healthy community by working with students to achieve physical, emotional and social well-being while promoting the value of life-long learning and health.

What is Hamre Center?

The Hamre Center seeks to infuse health into the everyday operations and practices that touch the lives of our students. Through this effort, we work to enhance the success of our institution; create a campus culture of compassion, well-being, equity and social justice; improve the health of the people who live, learn, work, play and love on our campus; and strengthen the ecological, social and economic sustainability of our communities and wider society. * Adapted from the Okanagan Charter, 2015. International Conference on Health Promoting Universities & Colleges (7th : 2015 : Kelowna, (B.C.)

What time does Laurie Hamre Center open?

During Module 5 the Laurie Hamre Center for Health and Wellness is open to students Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am-noonCT and 1pm-4pmCT for both medical and counseling support. All counseling support will be done virtually. We are offering drop-in, short term counseling and care coordination support to students enrolled in Module 5 during this time. Check out our website or call our office (651-696-6275) to learn more. Press 2, our 24/7 counseling support phone line, is available through out Module 5 and the summer to all Macalester students by dialing 651-696-6275 and pressing #2 when prompted. And remember, all of these services are included in tuition with no additional fees to students.

Online Health Forms for New Students

Using your Macalester login and password, log on to the Macalester Patient Portal to complete the following requirements:

Questions?

Email health@macalester.edu . We have limited staffing over the summer but we will return your call or email as soon as possible.

How to pay for a Hamre Center?

Or, you can pay the charge directly at the Hamre Center via check or cash. EITHER WAY, ask the Hamre Center front desk for an itemized statement to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. You can then send it to your insurance company and they will pay you directly any amount that they cover.

Who does the Hamre Center submit charges to?

The Hamre Center will submit your charges to United Healthcare Student Resources – payment will come back directly to the Hamre Center to cover the charges. If you have questions or problems with what you have been charged for, check-in with the Hamre Center. 651-696-6275.

Does Macalester College require health insurance?

Macalester College requires all students to provide proof of comprehensive, ACA-compliant personal health insurance coverage. Please review the requirements for health insurance coverage. All Macalester students must verify every year that they carry comprehensive health insurance. All students are initially billed for the plan;

Does Macalester College have immunizations?

Macalester College has established immunization requirements for its students to maintain the health and safety of our community. These requirements must be met for the student to attend classes, per the Macalester student handbook.

Is a statement from a medical professional required for a Hamre Center medical director?

A statement from a medical professional is required as documentation and is subject to review by the Hamre Center Medical Director. As of June 25, 2021, we will not accept evidence of natural immunity to COVID (SARS-CoV-2) via an antibody test.