MEDICAL CARE

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Info for faculty and staff

  • Student medical information cannot be discussed with faculty unless a consent is signed by the student.
  • In accordance with RISD’s policies, Health Services does not provide excuse notes for students.
  • We encouraged all students to communicate with their faculty regarding their health situations.
  • If you are concerned about a student – please fill out and submit a CARE team referral.
  • We encourage all students to communicate with their faculty regarding health situations.
  • In the case of hospitalization (and with appropriate consent from the student), Health Services will notify Student Affairs, and an email will be sent to the student’s pertinent faculty.
  • Per Academic Affairs policy, faculty have full discretion as to how absences are handled from an academic standpoint. We are happy to discuss individual cases with appropriate student consent.
  • All medical accommodations are made through the Office of Disability Support Services.

Hours & Appointments

Our hours:

Monday 8am – 7pm
Tuesday 8am – 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am – 4:30pm
Thursday 8am – 4:30pm
Friday 8am – 6pm

Closed on weekends

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

72 Pine Street, 2nd floor

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