Take care of your health

To get the most out of your education, it’s important that you stay healthy.

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Take advantage of the services and supports available to you as a Dalhousie student. We're here to help!

Notice to patients of Dr. McLean:

Please note that effective December 2, 2024, Dr. McLean will be closing her medical practice at the Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness Centre. Dr. McLean's patients will now be under the care of Dr. Lydia Melanson (mid-December - June 2025) and Dr. Angela Stewart (July 2025 and onward). An updated email communication was sent to Dr. McLean's patients on November 29, 2024 with more information.

Book an appointment

If you think you need to see a healthcare professional, it’s important that you do. Dalhousie’s health care team consists of nurses, doctors, counsellors, a social worker and a psychiatrist. Booking an appointment with our team is easy and convenient.

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Centre locations

Dalhousie has health centres on its Studley and Truro campuses, as well as counselling access on its Sexton campus.

Find your location

Holiday Hours

The Student Health & Wellness Centres will have revised hours of operation over the holiday break.

See our holiday hours of operation

New Patients: Set Up Your Health Profile

New patients are required to set up a Health Profile before your first appointment at the Student Health & Wellness Centre in Halifax. Once completed, you can book appointments online.

Health Profile Form

For Faculty and Staff

The Student Health & Wellness SharePoint site provides Dalhousie faculty and staff with resources and information to help support students' health and wellbeing, including the Blue Folder and Student Referral Form.

SharePoint site (myDal login required)

Student Health Plans

Every Dalhousie student must have health insurance coverage. Most Dalhousie students are automatically enrolled into one of our DSU Health Plans.

Information about Dal's health plans for students

Faculty and staff

The Student Health & Wellness SharePoint site provides Dalhousie faculty and staff with resources and information to help support students' health and wellbeing.

Student Health & Wellness SharePoint Site