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Parton Center for Health and Wellness promotes students' well-being. Our excellent medical, counseling, and sports medicine staff are here to help students if physical, emotional, or interpersonal issues become a problem. In addition, we have a wealth of health and wellness resources to support students as they navigate a demanding academic and social schedule.
Parton News
New after-hours support in Counseling. Effective immediately, students may access confidential counseling phone support evenings and weekends. Faculty and staff who are supporting a student and in need of advice from a counselor may also use this resource. To access a counselor by phone after hours, call the Counseling number (802-443-5141) and press one when instructed to do so. Counseling has also expanded its staff. See the profiles of our staff.
Sports Medicine has developed new rehabilitation and strengthening programs for care of common injuries and weaknesses, with guides and pictures.
Health Services has added 3 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These nurses are trained and certified to offer state of the art care should a student experience sexual violence. They are generally available 24 hours a day throughout the academic year to conduct a confidential exam at Parton (whether Parton is open or not). If for some reason one of these nurses is unavailable, students will be directed to Porter Hospital, where they have added additional nurses also trained and certified as SANEs. More information is available here. Also, see the news article.
Immunization law has changed in Vermont – this may affect your ability to register for classes. Students not fully immunized and/or compliant with Vermont State Law by October 28, 2016 will not be allowed to register for courses in November 2016 for spring term. If you receive or have received a message from Parton, do not ignore it. Please note: the State accepts medical and religious exemptions but no longer accepts philosophical exemptions regarding immunizations. Immunization Requirements.
Awakening Whole Body Intelligence. Three Qi Gong films with Lee Holden were created for to encourage self-management of stress levels and deepening awareness of mind-body connections. Developed in conjunction with the fall symposia on mindfulness at Middlebury and MIIS, project events continue throughout the year.
Parton Center for Health and Wellness Staff
