MEDICAL CARE
Personal, confidential and quality health care – right on campus
Overview
The Care You Need, When You Need It
RISD’s Health Center is your first line of defense for confidential, quality health care, whether you’ve got a minor bug or injury or are concerned with a more serious health care problem.
We’re your on-campus urgi-care center.
Here is a list of some of the many services our team of nurse practitioners can provide:
Medical Services
Basic Health Care
First aid for minor cuts, burns, stings, or injuries, plus non-emergency care for severe colds, flu, allergies, fever, sore throat, cough, ear/eye pain, headaches, and stomach or urinary problems.
Gynecologic Care
Pap smears, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception, contraception counseling and prescriptions, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) infections testing and treatment.
LGBTQ Health
Inclusive and supportive services and resources for LGBTQ-specific health concerns, including sexual health.
Wellness Care
Physical exam, lab work, blood draws, medication administration (injections), screenings for high blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes support; weight and nutrition counseling, and substance abuse counseling. Learn more about RISD's immunization requirements and recommendations.
Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection (STIs).
Medical Referrals
Do you need specialty care, or have a chronic or complex health problem? We can link you with medical specialists in the Providence community for one-time or continuing care while at RISD — from chiropractors and dermatologists to cardiologists and orthopedic surgeons.
Hours & Appointments
Our hours:
Monday 8am – 7pm
Tuesday 8am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 6pm
Weekends: Closed
Our services are available to students both on-campus and off-campus. We will do our best to provide care by phone or Zoom when possible.
Contacts
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New & Current Students
Take advantage of all RISD offers to keep you at your best.
Parents & Family
Count on our care to keep your RISD student healthy and well.
Faculty & Staff
Partner with us in supporting the wellbeing of our students.
International Students
Your guide to health insurance and health care while at RISD.
Prospective Students
Learn about our commitment to student health and wellbeing.
We can help you and your family review your health insurance options to select the best plan for you and stay on top of required immunizations.
It’s All About You.
Your health care at RISD is always personal and connected. We’ve got you covered through our comprehensive medical and counseling services — plus programs in fitness, nutrition, health education and more.
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