Mason Student Health

New student at George Mason University for summer/fall 2024? You must submit your immunization records by the 8/1/24 deadline. Get started at shs.gmu.edu/immunizations.

Have you submitted your Immunization Record Form to the Immunization Office? Don’t forget! It’s due by August 1, 2024 for all new incoming fall 2024 students. Here’s how to submit your form in 5 simple steps: 1) Download the George Mason form. 2) Gather your records. 3) Visit a healthcare professional. 4) Upload your completed form to the Patient Portal. 5) Check your status in the Patient Portal. https://shs.gmu.edu/immunizations/

Excited to be featured in The George for Student Health Services recent LGBTQ+ Health Equality High Performer designation. Read the article at www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/student-health-services-designation-lgbtq-health-care-practices-latest-recognition

Student Health Services’ designation for LGBTQ+ health care practices is the latest recognition of George Mason’s inclusive campus environment George Mason University’s Student Health Services (SHS) is one of 462 health care facilities to receive the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2024 Healthcare Equality Index. 

The summer open enrollment period for the Aetna Student Health insurance plan ends on June 15, 2024. Eligible domestic students and dependents of enrolled students can sign up online. Details at shs.gmu.edu/insurance.

Our Immunization and Insurance Offices summer hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., closed for lunch 12-1 p.m. Fridays open 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The offices are available virtually by phone or email. Visit shs.gmu.edu for office details, link in bio.

Immunization Office - 703-993-2135, [email protected]
Insurance Office - 703-993-2826, [email protected]

Student Health Services is proud to receive the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) 2024.

Student Health will continue to strive to create an environment where our LGBTQ+ students feel supported and all students can access patient-centered healthcare to help them thrive at George Mason.

The Healthcare Equality Index helps people find facilities where inclusive and welcoming policies and practices are the standard of care. Learn more at hrc.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index.

Student Health Services Fairfax Clinic summer hours of operation are Monday - Thursday from 8:45 - 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch from 12 - 1 p.m. Fridays clinic open from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. By appointment, call 703-993-2831 to schedule.

If the clinic is closed, students with a health concern can call 703-993-2831 and follow phone prompts to get advice from the free nurse advice phone service. Call 911 for emergency. Visit shs.gmu.edu for up-to-date hours of operation & closures.

Thank you to all our nurses at Student Health Services for all that you do during Nurses Appreciation Week. This year's theme, "Nurses Make the Difference," honors the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every health care setting.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It serves as a reminder to check-in on yourself and the people you care about. Remember to prioritize self-care, especially during stressful times, like final exams. Reach out to available resources like Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), TimelyCare, or Student Health Services if you or someone you know could benefit from support. The first step is often the hardest, but you are not alone.

If you are planning to travel abroad, Student Health Services' Travel Clinic can help students prepare for a safe trip by providing prescriptions and immunizations needed for disease prevention and discuss travel safety. There is a fee for this service. Call 703-993-2831 to schedule, generally 4-6 weeks prior to travel. Services details at shs.gmu.edu/services/travelclinic.

Travel tip: have a plan for what you would do in case of a variety of situations - including illness, emergency, or injury. The Centers for Disease Control Traveler’s Health website has great information to help you prepare for a trip, visit cdc.gov/travel.

Spring into Well-Being is a whole week of events to support holistic student health and wellness. Find the event schedule at wellbeing.gmu.edu/siwb24.

Event Spotlights:
Stress Less Fest on 4/23 in the SUB 1 Quad from 1:30-3:30 PM
Wellness Walk on 4/24 starting at Northern Neck Starbucks at 12:30 PM
Lunch & Chill on 4/25 in Johnson Center Meeting Room G at 12:30 PM
Mason Day on 4/26 in Lots A & L, Fairfax Campus 3 - 10 PM

Join us to and Spring Into Well-Being next week. Stop by Johnson Center Kiosk D from 12 - 1:30 p.m. on Mon. April 22. Spin the trivia wheel to win prizes and get info to help you maintain your physical health. Check out the full list of events for Spring Into Well-Being Week at wellbeing.gmu.edu/events/ or on Mason360.

Today - April 17, 2024 - is the 4th annual Money Smart Financial Literacy conference! You can still register at 🔗moneysmart.gmu.edu. Check out all the great sessions. We hope to see you at our session on Health Insurance 101 at 3 p.m. (virtual). Learn the basics of how health insurance works, common terms, and tips to help you choose a plan that works for you.

Gain skills to recognize and prevent burnout from academic related stressors so you can finish out the semester strong. Join the Managing Burnout Workshop today 4/16 starting at 10:30 a.m. in the Johnson Center Room Meeting Room A.

Support your financial well-being on Money Smart Day on April 17!
The 4th annual event has both virtual and in-person sessions and is open to the entire Mason community. Learn more and register at moneysmart.gmu.edu or Mason360. We hope to see you at our Health Insurance 101 session at 3 p.m.

Money Smart Day Sessions:
All Campuses Tabling (in-person): 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Anti-Scam & Fraud Protection at Fairfax campus (virtual & in-person): 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Buying & Financing a Home as a First-Time Buyer at Mason Square (virtual & in-person): 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Navigating Student Loan Repayments (virtual): 1:30 – 2:30 PM
For The Health of It: Health Insurance 101 (virtual): 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Salary Negotiation (virtual): 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Mastering Financial Foundations (virtual): 6:30 – 7:45 PM

Students can get FREE confidential STI testing on-campus. All students are welcome, just sign up online for an appointment. Take charge of your health and know your STI status. Free testing offered for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, HIV, and syphilis with a partnership between NovaSalud and Student Health Services.

DATE: Wed. April 17
TIME: 11 – 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Student Health Services, SUB 1, Room 2300 - Fairfax Campus
Sign up for appt, visit shs.gmu.edu/novasalud.

Vaccination is an important tool to help prevent mpox. Today - students, faculty and staff can get a free mpox vaccination on-campus at the upcoming clinic on Wed. April 3 from 11 - 2 in SUB 1, Room 2300. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AFA82AA0FBC52-48706560-mpox #/

What is mpox?
Mpox is a viral infection that can spread to anyone through close, personal contact. Symptoms can include a pimple or blister-like rash near ge****ls, a**s, or other places on the body, like arms, fever and other flu-like symptoms. To help prevent mpox, get vaccinated, avoid skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox and avoid contact with materials or objects used by someone with mpox. Learn more about mpox and recommends about who should get vaccinated at cdc.gov/mpox.

Join the College of Public Health and Student Health Services as we celebrate National Public Health Week. Play games, win prizes, and learn about sexual health!

Stop by the event and participate in the condom or ring toss, test your knowledge with sexual health trivia, & vote for your condom mascot. Everyone can pick up external and internal condoms, dental dams, lubricant, and resource information to support your overall health.

Event details:
Fri, April 5, 2024
12 – 1:30 PM
Fenwick Lawn and Fenwick Patio (outside of the library)

It's Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week. Check out the schedule of events designed to support students and recognize their contributions to Mason. We hope you join Student Health Services for our open house event as part of the event on Thursday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m.

March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Today recognizes and celebrates trans and non-binary people and raises awareness of the discrimination faced by the trans and gender expansive community worldwide. At Student Health Services, we are proud to support all our students. Students can call 703-993-2831 to set up an initial appointment to discuss non-medical and/or medical gender affirming healthcare services.

Student Health Services would like to recognize our physicians who provide compassionate healthcare to all our students! Thank you for all you do.

National Doctor's Day is recognized on March 30, to reflect on the role doctors play supporting in community health.

We hope you join us for our Student Health Services Open House to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Tour the Fairfax clinic, grab some food, explore our services, and discuss ways to advocate for your health with this interactive experience. Register today and join us for a chance to win giveaways. Mason 360 >> https://cglink.me/2d7/r2265514

Event Details:
Thursday April 4
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Student Health Services, SUB 1, 2300

Burnout is feeling completely mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Two upcoming workshops will help you gain skills to recognize, prevent, and cope with feelings of burnout from classes and activities. Join Student Health and Learning Services for an upcoming event.

Fri, Apr 5, 2024
3 – 4:15 PM
Johnson Center Meeting Room C
Mason 360 >> https://cglink.me/2d7/r2260642

Tue, Apr 16, 2024
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Johnson Center Meeting Room A
Mason 360 >> https://cglink.me/2d7/r2260643

Mason students, faculty and staff can sign up to get mpox vaccine for free at the upcoming on-campus clinic on April 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in SUB 1, Room 2300. Sign up online with Sign Up Genius >> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AFA82AA0FBC52-48706560-mpox #/

Anyone may receive the mpox vaccine. You will not be asked at the clinic about why you would like to be vaccinated. The CDC has recommendations for who should receive the vaccine, which you can read more about on their website. The mpox vaccine is two doses. You will be scheduled for the second dose of vaccine at the clinic.

Mpox symptoms may include a rash and flu-like symptoms and this viral infection can be spread through close, personal contact. Learn more about mpox from the CDC at cdc.gov/mpox.

Taking care of your health is one of the most important ways to nurture your well-being. Often, with so many places to go and doctors to see, it can feel hard to know where to start. In the interactive workshop on March 28, gain skills to keep your health on the right track from routine check-ups to navigating specialists. Join us between 5-6 p.m. in the RAC, the Overlook 2001A. Register on Mason360, visit cglink.me/2d7/r2259347.

Student Health Services is excited to highlight the work of our healthcare team during the Access to Research and Inclusive Excellence Conference 2024. The conference panel session will discuss the process of expanding access to gender affirming care within our health clinic. Through collaboration with Mason’s LGBTQ+ Resources Center, students, and universities who hold Center of Excellence designations for transgender health, Student Health was able to meet a need and provide quality care for our students.

Regular health screenings are just one way to care for your health. Stop by the Health and Fitness Expo on March 20, 2024 and get a free health screening offered by our campus and community partners, including Student Health Services, Mason's School of Nursing, NovaSalud, and others. Learn more at hfe.gmu.edu, link in bio.

Check out the Kaiser Permanente Mobile Health Van in Finely Lot - screenings offered for members and non-members!

Event details:
Wed. March 20, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center