*Disclaimer: The Health Promotion Specialist is not a medical professional, and cannot provide medical advice, formulate diagnoses, or provide treatment, etc. They are trained in system navigation, health education and student support.
![PHEP Main Picture](/campus-life/sites/g/files/bhrskd281/files/styles/max_width_l_1470px/public/2023-04/Screenshot%202023-04-07%20at%208.04.34%20PM.png?itok=AuRvoD-t)
Personalized health education program
Learn to navigate your health and wellness with a Health Promotion Specialist as part of your circle of care!
What to expect
During your appointment, the Health Promotion Specialist* will:
- work with you and your health care providers to determine the best care plan
- provide personalized health education
- help you navigate health and wellness resources
- connect you with appropriate programs and services
Learn about and get resources for:
- navigating a diagnosis (creating a care plan)
- lifestyle improvement (goal setting)
- sexual and reproductive health
- physical and/or nutritional health
- mental and/or substance use health
- health insurance
- services and support based on your demographic profile
- and more!
![PHEP Students talking](/campus-life/sites/g/files/bhrskd281/files/2023-04/PHEP%20Office%202.png)
![wellness character](/campus-life/sites/g/files/bhrskd281/files/2022-03/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%283%29.png)
Health care provider referral
Get referred by your health care provider after a consultation at the Student Health and Wellness Centre.
![list](/campus-life/sites/g/files/bhrskd281/files/2022-12/Screenshot%202022-12-05%20at%208.52.31%20PM.png)
Reception referral
Visit or call the Student Health and Wellness Centre reception to see if this service is the best fit for you.
![Students](/campus-life/sites/g/files/bhrskd281/files/2024-02/PHEP%20%282%29.jpg)
Self-referral
In addition to health care provider referrals and reception referrals, you can book a Health Education appointment.