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Health and Wellness

WebThere is a nurse at the Sykes Wellness Center. 24/7. and a physician and counselor on-call while school is in session. The wellness center is open for urgent and routine care Monday—Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call us at. 978-749-4455.

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URL: https://www.andover.edu/living/health-and-wellness

Transforming our investment in health care

WebWhile the investment is significant, evidence shows that growth of the health sector and health system improvements have sizable returns. Macroeconomic analysis has indicated that 25 percent of economic growth in low-and middle-income countries from 2000 to 2011 was attributed to improvements in population health. Additionally, investing in …

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A Commitment to Care

WebA Commitment to Care. Investing in holistic health at Andover. by Dr. Amy Patel, Medical Director. Far too often school-based health is regarded as incidental to the broader learning experience—it’s reactionary and only provided in times of illness. But at Andover, wellness has become central to our mission and incredibly far-reaching.

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Phillips Academy Alumni Medical Conference 2021

WebClaire Song ’22, president and founder of HOSA- Future Health Professionals, and Ms. Alicia Finney, instructor in biology, organized Andover’s first Phillips Academy Alumni Medical Conference. This all-day event featured five of Andover’s alumni from a 34 year range of graduation classes:  Dr. Jennifer Ellis ‘81, Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillet …

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Practicing wellness from afar

WebYou may think that a boarding school campus without students means the health center staff has nothing to do. That would be wrong. Dr. Amy Patel and her colleagues at the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center have been working hard this spring to roll out a series of new digital health initiatives, all while ensuring that students and …

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Improving health care & advancing equity

WebImproving health care & advancing equity. Alumnus credits Andover with helping to provide him with the confidence needed to stand up for others. by Jesse Ehrenfeld ’96, MD, MPH. I took an early interest in science and medicine. Both of my parents are health professionals—my mom a neuropsychologist and my father a dentist.

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The highest priority

WebSecuring the well-being of our students is nothing short of a moral imperative. In many ways, the Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center affirms this vital charge. Funded through lead campaign gifts, the center unites medical and psychological services under one roof—and offers students a state-of-the-art facility that provides everything …

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Tracking a pandemic: A conversation with virologist Don …

WebDon Ganem ’68 is a virologist and infectious diseases specialist whose research has focused on the replicative and pathogenetic mechanisms of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), and the search for new viruses in human and animal diseases. After graduating from Harvard College in 1972, …

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A Doctor Offers Hope, Healing to Boston's Homeless

WebWhen O’Connell was finishing his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, he was asked to help establish a health-care system for the homeless for one year. He agreed, and never left. In 1985 O’Connell cofounded Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. Today, nearly 40 years later, O’Connell has provided medicine, …

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Rebecca Sykes visits campus for dedication of namesake …

WebIt was an emotional return to campus for former associate head of school Becky Sykes when the new Rebecca M. Sykes Wellness Center was dedicated May 6.The state-of-the-art facility supports student health, both mental and physical, and is a fitting reflection of the Strategic Plan’s emphasis on empathy and balance.

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Preserving the joy of childbirth during COVID-19

WebSWAPPING IN-PERSON VISITS FOR VIRTUAL CARE. In the first weeks of the epidemic, two women—who were asymptomatic at the time they were admitted to New York-Presbyterian hospital—ended up developing symptoms of COVID-19 …

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People of Andover

WebEDUCATOR, THOUGHT LEADER, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS ADVOCATE, RAYNARD KINGTON IS DEVOTED TO ANDOVER’S HIGHEST IDEALS. Dr. Raynard S. Kington became the 16th head of school at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, in July 2020. Prior to Andover, he served for 10 years as president of Grinnell College …

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Safety and Support

WebSafety and Support. High school students, no matter how smart or accomplished they are, need reliable and consistent adult guidance. There are approximately 600 adults on the Andover campus. Many of them will see your child on a near-daily basis, providing academic guidance and support and helping your child balance studying, athletics

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Andover An independent and inclusive coed boarding high …

WebHosted by student leaders, the conversation will explore mental health and wellness topics drawn from the Andover community and how we can improve our mental health in a world that often causes us to feel anxious and distressed. The audience will leave with tools they can use today to build better mental health for tomorrow. Wang has …

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Information for Admitted Students

WebFORMS AND DEADLINES. All required forms must be accessed through the Family Portal (use link above). February 1, 2024: Health Portal opens & Enrollment forms released May 1, 2024: Payment deadline April 1, 2024: Transportation forms available May 15, 2024: Health & Enrollment form deadline; Course Selection deadline; Spring Transcript deadline (for …

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Parents & Guardians

WebAndover’s Partnership with Parents and Guardians. We seek to build connections with parents and guardians during your student’s time at Andover. Our shared commitment is to the individual growth, intellectual development, and the health and well-being of every student. Please find our articulation of the values and principles that define

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The mother of all recessions

WebThe mother of all recessions. Economist Megan Greene ’97 explains why this crisis is so unique. by Allyson Irish. Considered one of the top economists in the world, Megan Greene ’97 finds herself struggling like the rest of us during this self-quarantine, working from her kitchen table, Zooming into conferences, and taking solace in her

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Academic Curriculum

WebThe Curriculum. The diploma requirements, chosen and voted on by the entire faculty as essential elements of an educational program, are designed to ensure that Phillips Academy graduates successfully complete a course of study in a broad range of disciplines and skills that, in the judgment of the faculty, provide the appropriate foundation

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