Health Services

Health Services is open to all full-time undergraduate students. There is no additional cost to be seen at Health Services, as this is included in your student service fee. Services are provided by a team of nurse practitioners and support staff.

Visit Us

  • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1 p.m.
  • Closed during the summer and holiday breaks.
  • We are available for both in-person and telehealth appointments. Walk-in appointments are offered based on availability.

Fifth-year graduate students who wish to utilize Health Services should call the Business Office at (401) 341-2900 for more information.

Before You Arrive on Campus

Off-campus services such as laboratory testing, prescriptions, radiology and specialist care will be billed to your health insurance. Before you arrive on campus:

  • Call your insurance company to find out what off-campus services are covered in the state of Rhode Island.
  • If you're on medication, you should continue to have your current prescriber or primary care provider renew your prescriptions and check in with them during school breaks.
  • Clinicians can prescribe medications when you are seen at Health Services and medications can be picked up at a local pharmacy of your choice.

Emergencies

Health Services works with Newport Hospital to assist students during non-office hours. In emergency situations, you should go to the Newport Hospital emergency room or call 911 or the University's emergency line at (401) 341-2325.

A Confidential Resource

Health Services is a confidential resource on campus, meaning that once you turn 18, staff are not allowed to discuss your health information with your family or other providers. If you have a medical emergency, the appropriate people will be notified. You may also choose to sign a release of information that allows Health Services to communicate with your family or other medical providers.

Local Support: Labs, Pharmacies, Rides and More

Outpatient lab

  • 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • 8 a.m. to noon Saturday
  • Phone: (401) 845-1260

General radiology

  • 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  • Phone: (401) 845-1338

Directions to Newport Hospital

The main entrance to the hospital is located at 20 Powel Ave. in Newport. Bring your order slip, official identification and insurance card with you.

As a reminder, any outside services will require your health insurance or self-pay. Health Services is not responsible for understanding your specific deductibles and co-pays associated with your health insurance. You are responsible for any costs associated with laboratory and radiology use outside Health Services.

CVS
181 Bellevue Ave., Newport
(401) 846-7800

Matt's Local Pharmacy
88 East Main Road, Middletown
(401) 619-5020

Walgreens
12 East Main Road, Middletown
(401) 847-8520  

For on-campus emergencies, call Public Safety at (401) 341-2325.

Newport Hospital
20 Powel Ave., Newport
(401) 846-6400

  • Open 24/7  

Brown University Health Urgent Care
1360 West Main Road, Middletown
(401) 606-3110

  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

MinuteClinic at CVS
11 Main Street, Wakefield

  • 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
  • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday

Attending to off-campus medical needs without a vehicle can be a hassle. Here are some resources that can help to get you where you need to be:

Uber/Lyft

  • Rates vary depending on your destination
  • Both apps require payment to be made electronically 

RIPTA 67 Trolley
(401) 784-9575
ripta.com/67

  • Daytime only: Monday through Friday last outbound at 8:12 p.m.
  • The only RIPTA that comes to campus
  • The bus stop is across the street from Miley Hall
  • U-Pass qualifies students for free or reduced rides

Campus Shuttle

  • Nighttime only after 7 p.m.
  • Download the Passio Go app to track designated pick-up and drop-off spots on and off campus
  • You can follow the shuttle in real time

Your Rights and Responsibilities

We recognize that all patients are individuals with unique health care needs. Our care is focused on your individual needs and is considerate and respectful of your personal dignity.

  • Comprehensive, quality health care, at a reasonable cost, that includes observation and outpatient services and provides for referral and consultative services when needed.
  • Health education, predominantly in a non-classroom setting, to University students, the University community and the broader community when appropriate.
  • Medical consultation services to the University community.
  • Maintenance of an appropriate administrative structure, policies and procedures and competent staff to assure the fulfillment of these functions in a manner demonstrating respect and value for the beliefs of patients and staff.
  • Be treated with consideration, respect and dignity.
  • Have consideration shown to the psychosocial, spiritual and cultural variables that influence their perception of illness.
  • Expect that Health Services staff, within the capacity, stated mission and applicable laws and regulation, will provide a reasonable response to patients' request for service.
  • Privacy during medical care and confidentiality of communications and records pertaining to their care.
  • Approve or refuse the release of information from their medical record, except when law requires release, and to have access to information contained in the record within the limits of the law.
  • Information regarding diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, costs and prognosis to enable them to participate in decision-making regarding care.
  • Request a health care provider of their choice or to change their health care provider, as well as to request a second opinion or referral.
  • Provide accurate and complete information about current and past illnesses, medications and other matters pertaining to their health.
  • Follow the treatment plan recommended by their practitioner or express concerns regarding their ability to comply.
  • Arrive as scheduled for appointments and to cancel in advance appointments they cannot keep.
  • Become informed of the scope of basic services offered, the costs and the necessity for medical treatment.
  • Actively seek clarification of any aspect of participation in Health Services programs and services (including cost) that is not understood.
  • Bring forward suggestions or opportunities for improvement of Health Services. This responsibility includes the right to receive a personal response and an assurance of continual access to care.
  • Patients are responsible for their actions if they refuse treatment or do not follow the practitioner's instructions.

Meet Our Team

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