Campus Health Essentials
Whether you are new to Acadia or are a returning student, we want your experience to be as healthy as possible. Sometimes that means taking care of the basics – sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. It is also important that you bring with you any prescription medication that you are taking along with some other health supplies.
The Basics
- Fever-reducing and pain medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- Anti-nausea medication like dimenhydrinate (commonly called “Gravol”)
- Sunscreen
- Bandages
- Documents:
- Bring copies of your prescriptions to your health clinic appointment.
- Keep a copy of your emergency contacts in a convenient location. These can include your parents, RA (if you live in residence), extended family, and friends.
Self-care
Self-care is anything that we do to take care of our mental, emotional and physical health. Taking care of your well-being and managing your stress helps you adapt and thrive.
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- What makes you feel nourished and re-energized?
- What stresses you out?
- What are you comfortable with?
- What makes you anxious? How do you cope with this?
- What is something that you enjoy?
If you are struggling, consider talking to Acadia's Counselling Centre, Accessible Learning or Student Advising.

Contact
Dennis House (West side entrance)
studenthealth@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1238
Fax: 902.585.1756
Hours
September-April regular hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Dr. Hazen Burton
Mondays, 1:30 pm – 4 pm
booked appointments: phone calls and in-person
Dr. Andy MacLean
Tuesdays, 9 am – 12 noon
booked in-person ADHD appointments only
Dr. Jennifer Johnston
Tuesdays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am for booked phone appointments only
Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am for booked in-person and phone appointments
Dr. Ann Swain
Wednesdays, 9 am – 12 noon for booked in-person and phone appointments
Wednesdays, 1:30 pm – 3 pm for booked phone appointments only
Dr. Colin Newman
Thursdays, 10 am – 12 noon for booked phone appointments only
Thursdays, 2 pm – 4 pm for booked in-person and phone appointments
Dr. Eric Balser
Fridays, 8:30am – 9:00am for booked phone appointments only
Fridays, 9 am – 12 noon for booked in-person and phone appointments