When Weinberg freshman Defne Deda learned about Northwestern’s new COVID-19 booster shot requirement, she immediately searched for a Pfizer vaccine appointment in her home country, Turkey. Deda was ultimately able to find a vaccine appointment, but said she was lucky to secure one at all. Turkey does not have many Pfizer vaccines, so she could.
Northwestern University Health Services Clinic and Sports Medicine merged Sunday with Northwestern Medicine. The “expanded partnership,” renamed Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service, will provide eligible students “more convenient options when they seek medical care,” according to Vice President of Student Affairs Julie Payne-Kirchmeier. These students can utilize Northwestern Medicine locations, including the Northwestern Medicine Immediate.