Caring for the Whole Person

Campus Health

Accessible, compassionate care for every Ave Maria University student — body, mind, and soul.

Student Health & Wellness

Your Health, Supported at Every Step

Ave Maria University provides multiple pathways to care: a free on-campus clinic, a new flat-fee partnership with Health Care Network, and trusted local emergency and telehealth options — all designed to keep students healthy and focused on what matters most.

In an Emergency

Call 911 or visit a local emergency room.

For mental health emergencies, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

On-Campus Care

Padre Pio Campus Health Clinic

A free clinic available to all students in need of medical care. Operated by Rachel McDonald, RN, MSN in partnership with Dr. Anthony D'Agostino, who specializes in internal medicine.

Contact

Email: campusnurse@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 304-7970
Location: Mother Teresa Dorm, Room 101

Appointments

Mon / Wed / Fri: 9 AM – 12 PM
Tue / Thu: 12 PM – 3 PM
All visits by appointment.

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Free for Students

The clinic is free for all AMU students. External provider referrals and pharmacy medications may carry outside fees.

Services Available

Comprehensive On-Site Care

✓General illness or infection visits

✓Medication orders

✓Administration of scheduled injections

✓Existing condition visits and planning

✓Testing for some illnesses

✓Vision screenings

✓Blood sugar testing

✓Screenings for some mental health conditions

✓Concussion screenings

✓Emergency IV fluid administration

✓Dressing changes

✓Wound care

✓Vitals checks

Please note: Sports physicals, imaging, immunizations, and lab draws are not currently available in the campus health clinic, but case-by-case orders or referrals may be possible.

Class exemption notes are not provided by the campus health clinic. In cases where extended absence is medically required, adaptive services will be contacted to assist with accommodations.

View the Class Excusal Policy →

New Community Partnership

Health Care Network Access

All Ave Maria University students now have access to care through Health Care Network, which has agreed to see AMU students (up to age 25) for a flat fee of just $45 per visit.

Flat Fee

$45

Per visit, for AMU students up to age 25

Location

NCH Clinic in Town

Health Care Network operates out of a dedicated space inside the NCH clinic.

When You Call

Identify as AMU

Tell the scheduler you are an Ave Maria University student when booking.

Key Detail

Dr. Sal Anzalone

State that guidance is under the directive of Dr. Sal Anzalone.

Insurance Information

✓Insurance may be accepted.
!Out-of-state insurance plans may be considered out-of-network.
!If a plan is out-of-network, the cost of the visit may exceed the $45 flat fee.

This partnership is designed to provide accessible, affordable care for our student population.

Additional Resources

Mental Health & Alternative Care

Counseling & Mental Health

To promote well-rounded health and wellness, the campus health clinic works in close conjunction with counseling services on campus.

View Counseling Services

Local Telehealth Options

Currently free virtual care options (subject to change):

Lee Telehealth NCH Telehealth

Nearby Emergency Facilities

~30 min

NCH Freestanding Emergency Dept. NE

15420 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL

~45–50 min

Physicians Regional — Collier

8300 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL

~40–45 min

NCH North Naples Hospital

11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health: Satellite at 425 N 1st St, Immokalee, FL (~15 min) · Main at 6075 Bathey Ln, Naples, FL (~45 min).

Helpful Forms

Release of PHI Form Injection Consent Form

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Frequently Asked Questions

The campus health clinic is free for all students. There may be outside fees if the student needs care from an external provider referred by the clinic, or if the student needs medication from a pharmacy.

1) Students complete a brief electronic intake. 2) The nurse performs an assessment and takes vital signs. 3) Further screening, testing, or examination is performed by the nurse where applicable. 4) When necessary, nursing notes are sent to the physician for diagnosis, medication orders, other orders, and final recommendations.

Both the RN and doctor are required to abide by standards set by HIPAA. Electronic forms are HIPAA compliant, and all paper records are stored in locked, fire-proof cabinets. A Release of Protected Health Information form is available if the patient wishes to have records shared.

For mental health emergencies call 911, visit a local emergency room or behavioral health center, or dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health operate a satellite at 425 N 1st St, Immokalee, FL (about 15 minutes away) and a main campus at 6075 Bathey Ln, Naples, FL (about 45 minutes away).

NCH Freestanding Emergency Dept. NE at 15420 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL (about 30 min). Physicians Regional Emergency Dept & Hospital Collier at 8300 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL (about 45–50 min). NCH North Naples Hospital at 11190 Health Park Blvd, Naples, FL (about 40–45 min).

Yes. Lee Telehealth and NCH Telehealth both offer local virtual care (currently free, but subject to change).

Have a Health Question?

Reach out to the Padre Pio Campus Health Clinic. We're here to help.

campusnurse@avemaria.edu (239) 304-7970 Schedule an Appointment

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