The Becoming Big Red: Cornell Family Orientation Conversation Series is hosted by the Cornell University Office of Parent & Family Programs. Our topic is Health and Wellbeing at Cornell. Joined by Julie Edwards, Assistant Vice President for Student & Campus Life, Jada Hamilton, Interim Chief of Clinical Operations and Services, Beth Parrott, Interim Director of Student Disability Services and Disability Access Consultant, David Reetz, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, and Lyn Abbass, Senior Program and Member Specialist in the Office of Student Health Benefits we discussed the services available to students from Cornell Health, the Student Health Plan and the requirements for students and how families can support their student with their physical and mental health.  

Cornell Health: https://health.cornell.edu/  

Mental Health Care/Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS): https://health.cornell.edu/services/mental-health-care 

Skorton Center for Health Initiatives: https://health.cornell.edu/initiatives/skorton-center  

Tips for Parents & Guardians: https://health.cornell.edu/resources/especially-for/parents-guardians 

Tips for New Students: https://health.cornell.edu/resources/especially-for/new-students 

Primary Care Medical Services: https://health.cornell.edu/services/primary-care 

Student Disability Services: https://health.cornell.edu/services/student-disability-services  

Waiver site for students:  https://go.gallagherstudent.com/en/Universities/5084/Home 

Office of Student Health Benefits website:  www.studenthealthbenefits.cornell.edu 

Primary Care Medical Services: https://health.cornell.edu/services/primary-care 

Cost of Services: https://health.cornell.edu/get-care/cost-for-service 

Cornell Health Staff: https://health.cornell.edu/about/staff 

Becoming a Health-Promoting Campus: https://mentalhealth.cornell.edu/hpc