Vision & Mission

The purpose of Student Health is to promote a lifestyle of optimal wellness by providing quality accessible, cost-effective healthcare in the university setting. Student Health implements awareness programs aimed at prevention by identifying current trends related to collegiate health and wellness.

 

Meet your team 

Rita Albert, Student Health Director

Degree: RN, BBA

School: Broward College, Lynn University

Hometown: Coral Springs FL

Fun Fact: I am a mom to 24-year-old triplets who graduated from Lynn Class of 2021,2023

Hobbies:  Game night with the family, traveling, going to concerts and live sporting events

Years at Lynn University: 20 years

 

Heatherly Branch, Staff Nurse

Degree: A.S / RN, Nursing, Diploma

School: William Paterson University, NJ /Holy Name Medical School of Nursing, Teaneck, NJ

Hometown: Paterson, New Jersey

Fun fact and Hobby: Scuba diving, snorkeling, binge-watching hopelessly romantic movies

Years at Lynn University: 2 year

 

Ricardo Velez, Administrative Assistant

Degree: BBA

School: University of Puerto Rico (UPR)

Hometown: Arroyo, Puerto Rico

Hobbies:  Bike Riding

Years at Lynn University: 2 year

 

Janice Imhoff, Nurse Practitioner

Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice

School: Florida Atlantic University

Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Fun fact and Hobby: Pickle Ball and spending time my family

Years at Lynn University: 15 years

 

Debra Futterman, Executive Director for Student Health & Wellness 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location and Hours

Snyder Center for Student Health and Wellness

T:  561-237-7231

F:  561-237-7705

E: StudentHealth@lynn.edu

SEE WHERE WE ARE LOCATED

Hours*

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer hours are typically 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

*Changes to hours will be posted outside Student Health                                                                                         

 

General Inquiries

StudentHealth@lynn.edu

561-237-7231

Respiratory Related Illnesses

Protecting our Knights

The best way to avoid illness is to practice prevention measures.

Get vaccinated!

Vaccination against COVID-19 and other preventable diseases can protect you from the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

Cover coughs and sneezes

Respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and Influenza spread when an infected person breathes or coughs, expelling respiratory droplets that contain particles of the virus. Other people can breathe or come into contact with these droplets and become infected.

This is why it is important to cover coughs and sneezes that can transmit the virus over long distances. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, throw used tissues in the trash, and use your sleeve or the inside of your elbow when a tissue is not available. This can also protect you from other illnesses, such as influenza (flu) and the common cold.

Good Hand Washing

Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds to help stop the spread of germs. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Make sure to wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, and before and after visiting sick people.

Clean environment

Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, including tables, doorknobs, countertops, handles and phones using a household cleaner that contains soap or detergent.

Stay Home

When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. For people with COVID-19 and influenza, treatment is available and can lessen symptoms and lower the risk of severe illness. The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.

Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, such as taking more steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask, keeping a distance from others, and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses. 

Influenza - FREE FLU SHOTS While Supplies Last

      Call today for an appointment. 
 
 FLU SHOTS, 2020 | Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Inc. 
 

Free HIV testing

 
Call the office for an appointment. 
561-237-7231

Make an Appointment with Student Health

Check out the new Lynn Student Health Portal and complete the Student Health Request for Appointment.

or 

Email request to StudentHealth@lynn.edu or call  561-237-7231

 

Health Requirements for New Students

All new, incoming students who will be residing on campus are required to submit the following health documents before arriving on campus:
 

1. Health History and Authorization Form: To be completed and signed by the student and/or parent if the student is under 18 (Does NOT require a physician's signature.) Upload the document in the Student Health Portal.

2. Proof of a Physical Examination:  Proof of a general physical exam, is required for all students who live in university-sponsored housing. The form must be completed within 12 months of your first semester living on campus. For example: If you move in August 2024, then your physical must be dated on or after August 1, 2023.  This form MUST be signed and stamped by your physician’s office. Upload the document in the Student Health Portal.

3. Immunization Records:

Proof of the following three records, signed and stamped by your physician. Upload the document in the Student Health Portal.

  • Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or proof of immunity via a blood test ("titers")
  • Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is dated within five years of your first semester living on campus. For example: If you move in August 2024, then your current meningitis vaccine must be dated on or after August 1, 2019
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine series (3 doses)

 Your record will not be considered compliant unless supporting documents are uploaded and verified by the Student Health staff. 

Send completed health forms:
 
Via email to StudentHealth@lynn.edu or
Via Fax to + 1 (561) 237-7705
 

After Hours and Urgent Care

Contact Campus Safety (561-237-7226) or access services at one of the following clinics:

MD NOW URGENT CARE
1200 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 approx. 2 miles
Tel: (561) 288-0722
Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 8 AM – 8 PM Sat - Sun: 8 AM – 4 PM

MD NOW URGENT CARE
7035 Beracasa Way, Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL
Tel: 561-361-1515
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 8:00am -8:00pm (7 days a week/365 Days a Year)

CONCENTRA URGENT CARE
141 NW 20th St, Suite C9, Boca Raton FL 33431 approx. 4 miles
Tel: (561) 368-6920 Fax: (561) 368-6194
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday and Sunday CLOSED)

Boca Regional Urgent Care
BAPTIST HEALTH URGENT CARE (NW Corner of Glades Rd & Lyons Rd)
20665 Lyons Rad #A3, Boca Raton FL 33434 approx. 5 miles
Tel: (561) 883-6677 Fax: (561) 883-6657
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 9:00am - 9:00pm (7 days a week/365 Days a Year)

Delray Medical Center
5352 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33484 Approx. 4 miles
T: (561)-498-4440
Hours of Operation: 24 hours/7 days a week

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
800 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton FL 33486 approx. 4 miles
T. 561-955-7100
Hours of Operation: 24 hours / 7 days a week