Center for Health & Well-Being
Health Services

Center for Health & Well-Being

Brenau’s Center for Health and Well-being offers a holistic approach toward health with a focus on physical, mental and emotional well-being. All enrolled students and employees have access to medical care through the center. The Brenau clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) on Monday-Friday. Same day treatment may be available, but please call 770-534-6135 to make an appointment. Brenau’s counselors provide free, confidential services to enrolled students, including group and individual sessions.

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Location

The Brenau Center for Health and Well-being is located on the corner of Brenau Ave. and Boulevard at 205 Boulevard NE,
Gainesville, GA 30501

Hours

Clinic is open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

Closed 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. for Lunch

Contact us

Health Services Office

healthservices@brenau.edu
Office: 770-534-6135
Fax: 770-534-6122

University Counselor

universitycounselor@brenau.edu
Office: 770-534-6121

Jesica Ellison, DNP, MSN, RN

Director of the Center for Health and Well-being

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Troy Heidesch, DNP

Director of the Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing

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Gay Baldwin, LPC

Director of Counseling Services

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Candice Paul-Matthews, Ph.D.

Interim Richards Endowed Graduate Chair and Registered Nurse

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Amara McGee, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Assistant Professor

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Ana Olvera, CCMA

Clinical Coordinator

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New patients must call Health Services at 770-534-6135 to set up their first appointment.
Once you create your account you can:

  • Request appointments with your provider
  • Access your past visits, lab results and documents that are shared by your provider
  • Send secure messages to our practice members
  • Manage your health records and wellness using Personal Portal

Flu Vaccine Payment for University Employees

The Center for Health & Well-Being administers regular flu vaccines for all Brenau faculty and staff for $25 and $50 for the high dose (Age 65+). After you’ve scheduled your appointment, you must pay for your vaccine here.

Health Advisories

COVID-like symptoms

  • Follow CDC recommendations regarding your specific situation. Employees who need to miss work for illness, whether or not it is COVID-related, should take wellness time.

COVID Exposure or Testing Positive for COVID

  • Use the CDC COVID Calculator on the CDC’s website to determine protocols for your specific situation. Employees who need to miss work for illness, whether or not it is COVID-related, should take wellness time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Health Services

Counseling & Support Services

The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), with campus locations both in Gainesville and North Atlanta, provides a variety of services to Brenau students, staff, faculty and alums as well as individuals in the community.

Learn more about the BCCPS on their webpage.

Mental Health Resources

Health Services

At this time vaccination is only required for students in clinicals programs in the Ivester College of Health Sciences. This requirement is due to many of Brenau University’s partners, including the Northeast Georgia Health System, establishing new vaccine requirements for students who participate in clinical experiences.

The vaccine requirement applies to all students in the programs listed below. Brenau students subject to this requirement must either be fully vaccinated or have received an approved exemption by the deadline to continue in their academic program. Fully vaccinated means two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson, plus at least one booster dose.

Programs requiring vaccination:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Master of Science Occupational Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy Doctorate
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Psychology
  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Other health science programs that do not have clinical experiences are not subject to the requirement.

Brenau’s exemption process will be overseen by the Brenau Institutional Review Board (IRB) c/o the Graduate Dean for evaluation and decision. Failure to follow the specified procedures will lead to a denial or termination of the exemption. If you wish to seek exemption please fill out our vaccine waiver form.

Please contact Dr. Gale Starich at gstarich@brenau.edu with questions.

Health Services

Brenau offers rapid antigen testing on campus and has contracted off-campus PCR testing. The type of test used will be determined by vaccination status, exposure risk and symptoms.

Health Services

Yes, community patients will be allowed at these clinics.

Health Services

Yes! We are excited to offer in-person appointments and campus visits.

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