Health and Wellness - The Lawrenceville School

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Medical care, counseling, and wellness offerings are available to all Lawrenceville students. We take a holistic approach to student wellbeing, supporting the health of every student and, in turn, of our community.

Health and wellness are more than services; they are a foundation for life skills that will benefit Lawrentians into adulthood: they will be confident and capable in speaking openly and appropriately about physical and mental health concerns; they will understand how to manage their lifestyle choices, including seeking help when they need it.

Building a Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy habits are encouraged in daily activities at Lawrenceville: practicing good sleep hygiene to get the proper quality and quantity of sleep; eating balanced meals in our dining halls; engaging in athletics or active co-curriculars; practicing mindfulness and respectful discussion; connecting with classmates, teammates, teachers, and friends. By fostering positive relationships with peers and trusted adults, students are better equipped to navigate their own challenges in a healthy and productive way.

The School’s Personal Development seminar and its companion programming point directly to the development of healthy habits, social and physical awareness, and the ability to speak openly and appropriately about personal and community health issues. Formally held as a class for Second- and Third-Form students, the seminar covers topics like time management, relationships, communication, decision making, and handling change.

Accessing Support from Professionals

Included with tuition, Lawrenceville students are cared for by a team of wellness leaders. The Al-Rashid Health and Wellness Center is staffed 24/7 by more than 30 medical professionals, including a medical doctor, nurses, medical assistants, psychologists, athletic trainers, and administrators who adeptly engage and respond to student needs.

Services Available to All Students Include:

General health counseling

Medical evaluations

First aid and treatment of illness or injury

A number of laboratory diagnostic tests

Overnight care

Post-operative care

Orthopedic evaluations

Gynecological care

Individual doses of over-the-counter medications

Psychological evaluations and counseling

Drug and alcohol education

Nutritional guidance

Supplementary Resources

The Al-Rashid Health and Wellness Center may refer students to Penn Medicine’s Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro or to Capital Health System’s local hospitals if additional support is needed. While patient privacy is maintained, the Health Center contacts students’ guardians if and when appropriate and provides generalized advice and resources to the full community via email, printed materials, and social media.