Le Well November 3, 2025 Newsletter
Our mission is to provide centralized services to support SOM students and others involved in the healthcare learning environment. Check out our website.
Together we rise, like light through a prism. Photo and sentiments by Jashi Abhirajan 10/31/2025
Resources for Health and Well-Being
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Well-Being Navigator: Jeanine Bandini, LCSW, is part of the Le Well team and has a specific mission to connect SoM students with helpful resources to help them thrive; schedule a meeting here
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CAPS @ Le Well: Counseling and psychological services in Trent Semans Center - 919-660-1000 to schedule an appointment (specify that you are a student linked to Le Well / SOM)
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Duke Counseling & Psychological Services: Wellness Center on the University campus - 919-660-1000 to schedule an appointment or walk in M-F 9-4
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Timely Care: 24/7 telehealth mental health services
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988
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Peer Support Collective:
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SoM students are invited to engage 1:1 with psychology interns to provide mutual support
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Now Recruiting interested students to become interprofessional group peer supporters
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Student Accessibility Services: Partners with students with disabilities to establish services for their access and inclusion on campus
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Identity, Culture and Religion: Centers that provide education, advocacy, and support for students
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Senior Associate Dean of International Students: Responsible for advising, supporting, and advocating for the needs of international students and scholars at Duke University
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Duke Chapel & Religious Life at Duke: Convenes, supports, and advocates for all of the officially recognized Religious Life groups on campus that serve students
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Community Pantry: Provides access to nutritious food. Sponsored by Graduate and Professional Student Government
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Office of Financial Aid and Student Financial Planning: Maintains up-to-the-minute knowledge and provides support and advocacy concerning student financial aid and financial planning matters
Remember! All Health Science students are required to comply with the annual influenza vaccination policy for continued accessibility to Duke Health facilities and information systems. The compliance deadline is Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. - which is the same as for Duke employees. if you receive your vaccine through a Duke-affiliated option (Flu Fighter Clinics on a walk-in basis starting September 17; Student Health on a scheduled basis starting October 1; or Employee Occupational Health and Wellness Clinics) you will not need to submit documentation to Student Health; if you go to another place for your vaccine, you must upload your documentation into the Student Health Gateway.
Students are welcome to access the University-Wide Strategic Realignment site, designed and maintained in an effort to inform the community of future steps in its university-wide strategic realignment. Additional information can also be found at the SOM intranet site.
Have you experienced mistreatment? Wanting to talk about it? Wondering how best to proceed?
Please reach out to jane.gagliardi@duke.edu and/or submit a report through the Adverse Events Reporting System.
THIS WEEK @ LE WELL
Monday, November 3rd

Peer Collective Meet-Up and Snacks | 5-6 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby
All are welcome to stop by and chart with peers! Grab a snack and help shape future Peer Collective
Tuesday, November 4th
Granola with Gagliardi | 12-1 p.m. | Duke PA Program
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get chocolate from Jane Gagliardi, in place of Jeanine Bandini, Le Well's well-being navigator! Snacks provided.
Schedule a meeting with Jeanine using her Calendly
Mandala - Duke Arts | 5:15-7:15 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 6
The process of making a mandala is considered to be art meditation and can have very calming effects. Join for a session to unwind and relax with this therapeutic artform. You will create ornate designs with intricate patterns that will come to life with vibrant colors. Registration required - join the waitlist and show up to participate! Materials provided.
Wednesday, November 5th
Granola with Gagliardi | 2-3 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 2
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being! Stay as long (or as little) as you like. KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.
Friday, November 7th

Joshing with Jashi | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Jashi Abhirajan, Le Well's Program Coordinator, subbing for Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being! Stay as long (or as little) as you like. KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.
Next week: Duke Recreation and Le Well will offer RHYTHM HITT (high intensity interval training) for all interested SOM students! Min: 5; Max: 50. Sign up here! November 11, 2025 5:30-6:30 p.m. TSCHE 6th Floor
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We are eager to hear from you regarding your ideas for ways to support you better! Please let us know if you have ideas or feedback for wellness-promoting activities.