The University maintains a Health Center in Residence Hall 16. Registered nurses are on duty during regular working hours. Faculty and staff are welcome to visit the center for blood pressure screening, throat cultures, and first aid.
Health Services provides health education through an annual Health Fair, and alcohol awareness programs, and individual health counseling.
Every full-time student is required to have on file at the University a current medical form which documents immunization status and health insurance.
Bryant University Health Services is a nurse practitioner-directed program that adheres to federal and state law and endorses the general guidelines of the American University Health Association, The Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Services is located in Residence Hall 16. It is staffed
by a part-time physician, family nurse practitioners, and two health educators.
Health Services provides a health education program that includes a peer-education program. Students deliver workshops to campus groups on issues involving alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, AIDS, and wellness topics.
Clinical components of the Health Services program include the treatment of illnesses and injuries, women’s healthcare, and referral as appropriate.
All healthcare and medical records are considered confidential and family members are notified only in the event of a life-threatening accident or illness.
Health Services is open Monday through Friday. In the event of emergencies when Health Services is closed, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are available through the Department of Public Safety at 232-600l.
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