Medical care in Grenada is not up to par with the United States. The school has a clinic on True Blue campus, staffed by MDs and an RN. The clinic is open from 9:30 until 4:30 Monday through Friday. Students and SOs who are RNs, PAs or NPs are on-call after hours, and drive the school ambulance. They can be paged by the resident assistant on either campus, or by security. Most students who need hospitalization opt to go to the private hospital, St. Augustines, as the Grenada General Hospital's facilities are less than desirable. It is required for students, and strongly suggested for SOs and children to obtain adequate insurance coverage that includes medical evacuation. Keep in mind that most international insurance does not cover maternity benefits. As an aside, the school insurance plan is amazingly expensive for SOs and children. There are other choices available both on the internet and through many US insurance agents.

If you come to Grenada pregnant, or become pregnant, prenatal care is available either at the school clinic or through an OB/GYN practicing in Grenada. Ultrasonography is available. Most SOs choose to go home at least once during their pregnancy for a full exam, as standards of care are different here. Also, most SOs choose to return home for delivery as complications cannot be managed as well in Grenada. Keep in mind that airlines will not allow pregnant women past 7 months gestation to fly, and may require a doctor's note specifying the due date.

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