Which statement best describes the difference between the Student Wellness Center and the Student Health Center?

• A. The Wellness Center is preventative care while the Health Center is after-the-fact care
• B. The Wellness Center handles emergencies
• C. The Health Center is for faculty
• D. They are the same

Answer: (A)

The difference hinges on prevention and care delivery. The Wellness Center focuses on preventing health problems and promoting overall well-being—things like health screenings, vaccination reminders, stress management, nutrition, fitness, and mental wellness support. The Health Center, by contrast, provides medical care for illnesses or injuries after they arise, including routine exams, diagnoses, treatments, and minor acute care. Emergencies aren’t typically handled by a Wellness Center, and the Health Center isn’t only for faculty. They aren’t the same, because one is about staying well and preventing issues, while the other is about treating health concerns once they occur.