Rest assured: At Lyndon, your health is in good hands.

The Health Center at LSC offers outpatient medical care at no cost to registered LSC students. This office assess and treats most minor illnesses and injuries, provides routine gynecological exams, and can provide ongoing care for chronic illnesses and special problems, e.g., diabetes, GI difficulties, etc. They can provide necessary prescription medications whenever possible.

In addition, counseling and psychological care is provided by appointment, as well as alcohol and addiction recovery care. In-hospital services are not provided; these are arranged by referral only. Visits are by appointment. A nurse is available at the clinic Monday through Friday, and a doctor or physician's assistant is on campus four days a week. 

The LSC Health Center operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  If students are ill and feel that they can’t wait until the clinic reopens or if they feel they have a medical emergency, they are advised to go to the Emergency Room at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury or to the Walk-In Clinic at the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.  Students in need of an ambulance can reach Lyndon Rescue, Inc., by calling 911.

FAQs: The Health and Counseling Center

If my student has a medical condition/mental health issue requiring ongoing treatment, will you be able to continue this care at the Health & Counseling Center? Yes. If you have a condition requiring ongoing care, please send copies of current medical/mental health records and have your provider send a summary to us.  Also, schedule an appointment with us during the first month of school to discuss how we can be of help.
     
If a student signs the FERPA does this allow release of information from the Health and Counseling Center in regard to treatments, etc? No. If your student is over 18 years of age, we cannot discuss any information due to new government regulations such as HIPAA.  Students can sign a release if they choose and we do strongly urge and recommend they contact their parents in regard to health issues.

Is dental care available at the Health Services and is it covered by the school’s insurance company? No. There is no dental care available at the Health Center, but we will certainly be happy to set up appointments as needed with local dentists.  The school’s insurance coverage for dental covers emergent care due to an injury, and there is also some coverage applicable for the removal of wisdom teeth.  There is no coverage for cleanings and fillings.

How much does it cost to use the services at the Health & Counseling Center and can the services be used even if you don’t have the school insurance? There is no charge to students for our services and it is available to all regardless of what insurance you carry.  We bill your insurance directly for the services and we do not charge for co-payments. We also do not balance bill students or parents for any remaining balances not paid by your insurance. There is a minimal charge for birth control pills. Counseling services are free to students.

Is transportation available if my student needs to go to the hospital for the walk-in clinic or emergency services? Yes. Students can use the RCT Shuttle for a small fee and if that is not convenient for them, they can speak with an RA or RHD and they will find the student a ride.