Health & Wellness Resources
Your mental and physical wellbeing are very important to us. In addition to the wellness resources mentioned below, we host several wellness experiences each month to help encourage wellness breaks and healthy lifestyles.
24/7 Emergency Support & Crisis Counseling
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the following services are available 24/7:
- Rowan Public Safety: 856-256-4911 (ask to speak with the Counselor on Call)
- Crisis Center Hotline/Oaks Integrated Care: 856-428-4357
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Call 9-1-1, go to Jefferson Health - ER (Cherry Hill) or the nearest emergency room
These services give students in significant distress immediate access to mental health professionals.
Mental Health Resources
RowanSOM provides medical students and residents convenient, confidential access to expert mental health care through our Department of Psychiatry. Led by Dr. Elina Maymind, our dual psychiatry/psychology staff provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, personal counseling, and performance coaching. We accept RowanSOM student health insurance and most other private insurance plans.
Make an appointment by calling 856-482-9000. Your call will be returned within 24 - 48 hours.
Physical Health Resources
Student health services are provided under the supervision of Dr. Todd Schachter, Director of Student Health in the Department of Family Medicine.
Location
42 E. Laurel Rd. Suite 3200,
Stratford, N.J. 08084-1501
Hours of Operation
Monday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Contact Information
Todd Schachter, DO, FAOCPr schachter@rowan.edu
Charise Emery, CMA emeryc1@rowan.edu
Phone: (856) 566-6825
Wellness and Fitness Center
Rowan Medicine’s Wellness and Fitness Center provides a convenient and comprehensive fitness center, with both individual and group programs that are available to all students, faculty, and area residents. Located on the second floor of the Academic Center, the gym offers an indoor walking/jogging track, strength training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, personal training, and locker rooms.
Health Insurance
It is a University policy that all student doctors are required to carry health insurance. You have two options to select from each year:
- Enroll in the University sponsored Aetna Student Health (PPO) plan
- Provide proof of health insurance coverage and complete a Waiver of Insurance and Certification
If outside insurance is lost for any reason, or if you are about to turn 26 years old, contact mitchellba@rowan.edu.
Needle Stick/Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure
Urgent Care Centers in New Jersey
Additional Resources
- Student Lounges
- Diversity Lounge
- Café Lounge
- Personal Study Rooms within the Library
- Music/Art Rooms
- Lactation Room
- Meditation/Prayer Room
Examples of our Wellness Programs/ “Pop Up” Events:
- Koru Mindfulness Training
- Pet Therapy
- Seated Chair Massages
- DO Day of Wellness
- De-Stress Fest
- Calming Jars
- Cookie Decorating
- Canvas Painting
- Sand Art
- Fresh For All
- Pancake Bar
- Chili Bar
- Food Truck Fest
- Ice cream truck
- Tips & Treats
Examples of our Social, Recreational & Performance Events:
- Sporting Events & All-Star Sports Clinic
- Club & Class Events
- Medicine Ball
- Music Medicine Showcase
- AAPI Cultural Show
- Black History Month Celebration
- Delaware Valley Medical Student Wellness Collaborative Events
- Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) Connect - Use Enrollment Key Som19-20
- 6 Minute Guided Body Scan Meditation
- Free 8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course
- Guided Meditations, Mindfulness Tips, Meditation Logbook and Timer
- How To Practice Emotional First Aid
- Resilience and Wellness in Medicine
- 90 Second Breathing Exercise for Stress Management
- Rowan SOM Fitness Videos
- Nutrition Information and Tips