Health Services

With genuine care for each individual student, the Student Health and Wellness Center is committed to providing quality care to students and promoting a culture of wellness on campus.

Main Building (Offices, Dining Hall, Children’s Center, and Dormitories (East Main, Central Main, and West Main)

SHWC Hours

The SHWC is open 24 hours a day Sunday through Thursday each week.

On Fridays and Saturdays, it is open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Dr. Mahmud is on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Around the Clock Care

A registered nurse is available at all times, while a nurse practitioner, school counselor, and consulting physician see students by appointment and are on call for emergencies. There is no charge for routine care. The SHWC staff also coordinates referrals to specialists and independent counselors in the local area.

Helping you Feel your Best

Students who are not feeling well while at school should visit the Student Health and Wellness Center on campus for evaluation by a registered nurse and if necessary a nurse practitioner or physician.

Students who are ill will be able to rest in the SHWC and monitored by our staff.

We are dedicated to providing quality medical and mental health care to George School students so they may achieve their maximal intellectual and academic potential in a compassionate and inclusive environment.- Joellen Paget Gillon, Director of Student Health and Wellness Services

Joellen Paget Gillon, RN, BSN, MSN, CRNP-F

Director of Student Health and Wellness Services

Previously, Joellen has worked in Occupational Health at Hershey Medical Center, Gynecological Oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital and as an adjunct professor at Drexel and Penn State Universities. She holds the ANCC-Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Joellen is committed to the belief that student health and wellness is key to a successful educational experience.

Health & Wellness Guidelines

At George School, ensuring the health and safety of our community is our highest priority.

As recommended by the CDC, George School follows guidance from local authorities, including the Bucks County Director of Health, in establishing best practices for managing contagious illnesses on campus.

Students who feel ill while on campus should report to the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) for evaluation. Any student with a contagious illness (i.e.: COVID-19, flu, cold) should not attend classes or practices in keeping with school protocol until they are fever-free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours and feel well enough to return to class.

If you have any questions about George School health and wellness protocols, please contact SHWC Director Joellen Gillon.

Counseling Services

Health & Wellness

SHWC Services

Health Forms

Medications

Students are not permitted to keep medications of any kind in the dormitory.

Do NOT send your student with any over the counter or prescription medications, “just in case”. This includes but is not limited to supplements, herbal remedies, protein or creatine powder, antibiotics, cold and flu tablets, or allergy medication. The SHWC staff will evaluate and treat students with stock over-the-counter medications as needed at no additional cost.

What if my child takes daily medications?

All prescription and daily OTC medications must be checked-in at the SHWC during move-in along with a signed physician order and a signed parent/guardian permission form (found via Magnus on my.georgeschool.org). The SHWC staff will assist in obtaining refills for all daily medications.

Insurance

All students at George School are required to have health insurance coverage that is accepted in the US. If needed, George School provides a school insurance plan for both domestic and international students at an additional cost.

You can submit, register, or change your information at any time by accessing the Magnus Health System via the parent tab on my.georgeschool.org.

Special Appointments

George School is fortunate to have an abundance of local, off-campus resources available including psychologists/psychiatrists, physical therapists, orthopedists, and dentists to name a few. We are conveniently located within driving distance to Princeton Medical Center, Doylestown Hospital, Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP)ER and Specialty Care Center, and St. Mary’s Medical Center.

The staff of the SHWC coordinate off-campus appointments for students and arrange transportation if necessary. The SHWC will also provide space as available for telehealth appointments for all students.

For more specific information, please contact Administrator of the Student Health and Wellness Center Indira Rodrigo.

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