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Health Care & Wellness
GENERAL CARE
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Vaden is the medical facility available to students (and spouses/partners on a fee-for-service basis) for Primary Care services. Call the Advice Nurse at 723-4843. Or, make an appointment for drop-in non-emergency illnesses at 606 Campus Drive. Vaden has a pharmacy that sells discounted drugs. There is also a Physical Therapy center, a Sexual Health Peer Resource Center, an Allergy Clinic, and other services are available. There are no pediatricians at Vaden, but children can receive immunizations at low cost.
DENTAL CARE
2001-2002 Ratings and Information on Bay Area Dentists
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VISION
Students with Cardinal Care insurance are eligible for one screening eye exam per year at the Stanford Eye Clinic. At the exam, the overall health of your eyes will be tested and you will be given a prescription for vision correction if necessary. As of June 2004, this exam costs only $10; the cost of contacts or glasses is not included. Contact information and directions
FITNESS
PE and Recreation
Includes information about gym facilities and intramural sportsThe Dish
A great local place for hiking and running. There are 2 entrances to this Stanford-owned nature preserve are on Junipero Serra.Social Dance Classes
Including non-credit evening classes
MENTAL HEALTH
When the pressures of an advanced degree program get overwhelming, there's someone who understands, both at Stanford and outside.
At Stanford:
Stanford Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Counseling and psychological services for the Stanford community, including free short-term counseling, support groups, and crisis counselingThe Graduate Life Office (GLO)
The GLO is a Student Affairs unit available to help graduate students. GLO deans are available in their offices for personal consultation and advising support. In crisis situations, a GLO dean is also available by pager 24 hours a day at (650) 845-0323.
The Bridge Peer Counseling Center
The Bridge is a student group offering free and confidential peer counseling 24 hours a day at (650) 723-3392. The Bridge also welcomes drop-ins for counseling 9 am to midnight at 549 Salvatierra Walk, right next to the campus bike shop and across from the Law school.
External Help:
The National Grad Student Crisis Line
l-877-GRAD-HLP, the National Grad Student Crisis Line, is staffed by trained counselors who understand your unique pressures and know how to help. More information about the crisis line, including how to obtain free materials to promote the crisis line at new graduate student orientation or at departmental or organizational activities, is available on the NGSCL web site.
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