Health and Wellness

Masking and Vaccines

• Masks are optional and welcome in all settings.  
• A COVID-19 vaccination is not required.

• All members of our community are encouraged to stay up to date with the COVID –19 vaccine per the CDC guidelines to maximize protection. The following local pharmacies administer COVID-19 immunizations:
• Walgreens |296 E Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
• CVS Minute Clinic | 520 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 
• Jewel Osco | 892 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 

What to do if you experience COVID-19 symptoms 

• Students who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 can schedule a health appointment to obtain a clinical evaluation and treatment during business hours through the Lake Forest College Student Health Portal. 
• Students can procure at-home tests from a local pharmacy to have on hand. The Health and Wellness Center does not offer walk-in COVID-19 testing.
• Students who are seeking clinical evaluation and treatment after hours can do so off-site: 
  • CVS Minute Clinic inside the CVS Pharmacy | 520 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest 60045
  • Northwestern Immediate Care | 525 Rockland Rd Suite 100, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  • Endeavor Health Immediate Care | 71 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
  • Lake Forest Acute Care at located 1025 W Everett Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 

What happens if I test positive for COVID-19?  

• Stay home or in your residence hall room, away from others (including people you live with who are not sick). You may return to normal activities when the following have been true for at least 24 hours: Symptoms are getting better overall, AND you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication like Ibuprofen or Tylenol).

• You can pick up your meals to-go from the Caf while wearing a KN95 mask. 
• If you share a bathroom with other students, wear a mask while using the toilet and avoid showering while any other student is in the bathroom.  
• While experiencing symptoms, students may walk outside with a mask on and if they are six feet apart from any other person.  
• While experiencing symptoms, students are responsible for notifying their faculty to work out logistics of not being able to attend in-person classes while in isolation. 
• You should seek immediate medical attention in the emergency room if you experience any of the following symptoms:
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Chest pain or severe abdominal pain
  • Confusion or altered mental status
  • Severe or persistent vomiting and diarrhea

When can I return to classes and my normal activities?

• You may return to normal activities when the following have been true for at least 24 hours:
• Symptoms are getting better overall, AND
• You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication like Ibuprofen or Tylenol).

• If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after you have returned to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
  • Symptoms are getting better overall, AND
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication like Ibuprofen or Tylenol).

• When returning to normal activities, you are encouraged to take added precautions for 5 more day including:
  • Wearing a well-fitted mask
  • Increasing hand washing
  • Physical distancing when possible
  • Taking steps for cleaner air like opening a window or using an air purifier in your room

What happens if my roommate tests positive?  

• Roommates of students who test positive who are considered high risk due to chronic health conditions or being immunocompromised can apply to temporarily move to alternative housing to wait out their roommate’s illness. However, housing is limited and will only be available as space allows. If you are immunocompromised, please submit documentation in advance to Accessibility Services. 
• Roommates of students who test positive should consider themselves “close contacts” and should monitor themselves for symptoms. 

If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 vaccination, testing or treatment, please contact the Health and Wellness Center at 847-735-5240 or healthandwellness@lakeforest.edu

While our services have some restrictions, the following services are available to our Lake Forest College students, regardless of geographic location:

Digital Workshops over Teams 

Contact us for times and a Teams link. 

Educational posts and videos on social media

• Instagram: lfchealthandwellness
• Facebook: Lake Forest College Health and Wellness Center
• Twitter: lfcbewell
• Take a minute right now to follow us so you’ll always know what programs are coming up next.
• Have you read The Stentor yet?
• We have!  Click on the link below to read an article in The Stentor clearing up any misconceptions you may be having about who is eligible for our services and how to attain them.  Then, keep reading to find all the articles that are more fun than ours! stentornews.com/an-update-from-the-health-and-wellness-center-2/      

Crisis Management

During business hours, all students can schedule same-day crisis sessions with a therapist by contacting the Health and Wellness Center at 847-735-5240. After business hours, all students can access our 24/7 Mental Health Support Line at 847-735-5300 or  connectwelllnesshub.com. This phone is for crises only and not a way of calling to schedule an appointment.

Dear Lake Forest Student Body,

As racism and hate groups continue to plague our society, we as a Center stand with our communities and say this is not acceptable. We need to demand justice from a system that has been unjust and inequitable for hundreds of years. The trauma that we are all experiencing in the moment may lead to a range of emotions, fear, shock, anger, sadness, guilt, and helplessness.  However, it is important to be aware that the recent trauma is especially injurious to our members of the Black and African-American communities who have endured this trauma for centuries. We want to ensure that our students who have been impacted know we are here to provide continued support. We need to acknowledge that our Health and Wellness Center staff do not yet physically represent the racial identities of all our students, but we want you to know our deep commitment to  providing a safe space where you can feel heard and validated. We encourage you to contact our office (847-735-5240 or  healthandwellness@lakeforest.edu) if you (or someone you know) would like support.

Sincerely,

The Health and Wellness Center Staff