Category: Health at Stanford

Stanford cancels classes because of air quality concerns

In the message below to the campus community on Thursday, Nov. 15, Provost Persis Drell explained the decision to cancel classes at Stanford today, Friday, Nov. 16, because of air quality concerns. Since that time, the Big Game against Cal has been rescheduled to Dec. 1 because of air quality concerns. Learn more about the Big… Read more Stanford cancels classes because of air quality concerns

Vaden Medical Director Robyn Tepper talks about students and the flu

Stanford makes it easy for students and other members of the university community to get vaccinated for the flu. Dr. Robyn Tepper explains why. Why should students get the flu shot? Perhaps the better question is why would anyone pass up the chance to prevent an illness with a fever of 102 to 103 degrees… Read more Vaden Medical Director Robyn Tepper talks about students and the flu

Vice Provost Susie Brubaker-Cole talks about Stanford's students

Seven months ago, Vice Provost for Student Affairs Susie Brubaker-Cole left Oregon State University to return to Stanford, where she served as associate vice provost for undergraduate education from 1999 to 2008 and as a resident fellow. Today, she oversees more than 25 offices and centers that offer resources, advising and support to 16,000 Stanford… Read more Vice Provost Susie Brubaker-Cole talks about Stanford's students

Cardinal Care announces rates for the 2018-19 academic year

Vaden Health Center has announced the Cardinal Care rates for the 2018-2019 academic year. Cardinal Care, administered by Health Net of California, will continue as an annual coverage plan in 2018-2019. This means that acknowledgement of enrollment in the plan (or default enrollment in the absence of timely acknowledgement), OR waiver of enrollment, in a… Read more Cardinal Care announces rates for the 2018-19 academic year

Sexual violence prevention programs continue evolving, expanding

It was as a junior last fall, attending a New Student Orientation session as a resident assistant, that Eisa Al-Shamma realized the power of storytelling in fostering healthier relationships. The session, called Beyond Sex Ed, featured Stanford students sharing personal stories with the university’s newest undergraduates. The stories focused on dating, coming out, early sexual… Read more Sexual violence prevention programs continue evolving, expanding

What happens when a Stanford student gets sick?

  Robyn Tepper, a clinical assistant professor who has been medical director at Stanford’s Vaden Health Center since 1997, talks about how the university becomes aware of students who might be ill and offers advice to parents and guardians about how best to help their students stay healthy at Stanford. What happens when a Stanford… Read more What happens when a Stanford student gets sick?

Student Health Matters describes Vaden services

The 2017-18 edition of Student Health Matters for Returning Students, Vaden Health Center’s guide to student health at Stanford is available online. Parents are encouraged to read it, as well as students. The guide covers such issues as what care is provided at Vaden under the health fee, how to choose the right health insurance… Read more Student Health Matters describes Vaden services

Provost reports on Title IX process

Earlier this year, I said I would provide a progress report to the Stanford community this spring on the first year of the Student Title IX Process, our new pilot process for hearing cases of sexual harassment, stalking, relationship violence and sexual violence involving students. I’m writing now to do that. This is the first… Read more Provost reports on Title IX process

Stanford enhances its focus on mental health

Mental health is a continuing priority at Stanford and many of its peer institutions. Three university health professionals describe how Stanford responds to people in distress and how the university is enhancing its services for those with urgent needs. Jim Jacobs is executive director of Vaden Health Center. Rosan Gomperts is director of the Faculty… Read more Stanford enhances its focus on mental health

Cardinal Care rates set for 2017-18

Vaden Health Center has announced the Cardinal Care student health insurance rates for the upcoming academic year. For 2017-18, the cost of the annual plan will continue at $4,968, a zero percent increase over the current year’s rate. Additional information on the plan, as well as rate and other details for the Student Dependent Health… Read more Cardinal Care rates set for 2017-18