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13th and Bern Streets - P.O. Box 15234 Reading, PA 19612-5234 - Phone: 610-921-7532 - Fax: 610- 921-7590
The health center is located at the end of the block at 1829 Linden St.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Should an emergency arise after business hours or on weekends please call Public Safety at: 311.

Welcome to the Gable Health and Counseling Center!

Mission Statement:

At the Gable Health Center we empower you to make healthy choices for your life. Our caring and confidential patient-centered healthcare facility encourages and educates you to become an engaged consumer of your healthcare. In a respectful manner we advocate healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices to help you in the pursuit of your academic goals and personal development. We are here for you and we are your providers of care. Through education, we support attainment, maintenance and a lifelong commitment to optimal wellness.

We Value:

Excellent, nonjudgmental patient care
Respect for all cultures and ethnicities
Collaboration and positive relationships with campus constituencies and the medical community at large
Fiscal responsibility
Continuous evaluation and improvement in healthcare delivery methods

Confidentiality

Confidentiality requirements contained in Federal regulations do not permit the College to disclose medical information pertaining to students/patients who are over the age of eighteen to any family members. Information about medical services rendered to the students by the Health Center should be provided to interested parties (parents and college personnel) directly by the student.

TIP OF THE MONTH

June

Focus On Your Wellbeing

Set a goal for yourself this summer to focus on creating feelings of wellbeing and increasing your energy across multiple dimensions of the Wellness Wheel and life!

When we take better care of ourselves, it is easier for us to cope with stress, roadblocks, criticism and change. To take better care of yourself, try some of these helpful suggestions:

Physical: To build your physical energy during the workday, get up and move every 90 to 120 minutes. Whenever possible, choose to walk to meetings instead of driving.

Mental: Learning anything new helps to overcome mental fatigue and exhaustion. Try to solve a challenging puzzle. Daydreaming is a perfect solution if you need a brief mental vacation. If your mind has been bogged down by a personal challenge or challenging work, give yourself a mental break by focusing on something else.

Emotional: Become conscious of your emotional triggers. Figure out who and what pushes your buttons. Slow your reaction by enlisting a friend to help you craft your response.

Social: Create more meaningful and productive relationships by asking a colleague for advice, giving positive feedback or sharing something you recently learned about yourself.

Spiritual: Align your behaviors with your core values and purpose. Take a mental inventory and determine what you value most, quiet your mind and think about what inspires you.

Reference: NASPA. Leadership Exchange/ Spring 2012. Handling Stress, Uncertainty, and Setbacks.

Wishing you a lifetime filled with wellness!

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