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NAN Student Handbook

Physical Health

Keep Active!

All colleges and universities will give students access to their fitness centres. The fees are included in your tuition. These often include a gym, an indoor track, and a pool.

Walk to school if you can

IF YOU ARE SICK

  • Go to your on-campus clinic, or a walk-in clinic if you are feeling sick.
  • Have your Student Card, Ontario Health Card and Status Card with you if you have to see a health care provider.
  • Make sure your government ID is up to date and is not expired.
  • Tuition may cover some of your health care needs, such as:
    • - Dentist
    • - Optometrist
    • - Checkups and vaccines
    • - Prescriptions
    • - Glasses
    • - School fitness center
    • - Specialists
  • Most colleges and universities have walk-in clinics and counselling centres.
  • If you use cultural medicines, you can approach your Indigenous Student Centre within the college or university. They can help you find these medicines.
  • Once you move into your home or residence, locate the nearest walk-in clinic.
  • For serious or life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the emergency centre at the nearest hospital.
  • The Healthline shows you all walk-in clinics in your region: www.thehealthline.ca/
  • Call Telehealth Ontario if you have questions about your health: