Student Health and Wellness services holistically engage students in collaborative and compassionate care to support their self-discovery, intellectual growth and lifelong well-being. The Student Health and Wellness services unit at Brown encompasses five departments: Brown Emergency Medical Services (BEMS), BWell Health Promotion, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student Health Services, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

No, Brown University Student Health Services is a healthcare system that is solely dedicated to Brown University students and is entirely separate and different from Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan). 

Only actively enrolled Brown University students have access to the services provided by Student Health Services. The Student Health & Wellness Center is located at 450 Brook Street, Providence, RI, and houses Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Brown Emergency Medical Services, and BWell Health Promotion. 

No, all actively enrolled degree-seeking students pay a Student Health & Wellness Fee as part of their tuition each semester. The fee covers unlimited provider visits to Student Health Services, CAPS, and BWell Health Promotion, as well as transports done by the BEMS Ambulance. To learn more, visit the Health Fees page on our website. 
 

Students should not hesitate to call Student Health Services at 401 - 863 -3953 as most services are covered by the Student Health and Wellness Fee that they’ve already paid, regardless of their insurance.

The Student Health Fee does not cover charges for lab tests sent to outside diagnostic laboratories (including the lab within our building), pharmacy costs, x-ray imaging,  non-BEMS ambulance transport , durable medical equipment (like canes or crutches), or visits to providers outside of Student Health and Wellness (including specialists and hospitals). If you are on SHIP, these charges are billed directly to your insurance.

For students with another insurance provider, these charges will be added to their Bursar account. In these cases, we provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We strive to be transparent about these charges. Students always sign a charge statement before the x-ray is done or they receive durable medical equipment. Alternatively, students can choose to have their x-ray done at an outside facility where their insurance will be billed directly.  We can assist with transportation to that appointment if needed.

Brown employs an insurance specialist who can help all students with insurance concerns regardless of the insurance plan students have. Our specialist can be reached by emailing studenthealthinsuranceplan@brown.edu.

Brown Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) is a blended volunteer/paid collegiate ambulance service licensed by the State of Rhode Island.  BEMS provides 24/7 emergency care to anyone requesting emergency aid through the Brown Communications Center housed in the Department of Public Safety by calling 401-863-4111. BEMS and the City of Providence Ambulance service also work closely together to optimize response times in the event of an emergency. 

Brown EMS is NOT affiliated with Brown Emergency Medicine, a research, clinical and teaching practice, a part of Brown Physicians Inc., an affiliate of The Warren Alpert Medical School. 

Brown EMS is also NOT affiliated with Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) one of the largest healthcare systems in Rhode Island, serving patients in R.I. and beyond.

Only Brown University students can use the Brown University Pharmacy located at 450 Brook St to fill prescriptions. As at any pharmacy, there are costs such as copays associated with picking up a prescription. The Brown University Pharmacy accepts most insurances. To learn more about pharmacy policies and procedures including transferring your prescription visit the pharmacy page on the Student Health Services website.

No, Brown University’s BWell Health Promotion supports the development of skills for lifelong, holistic health and well-being for all Brown students. BWell Health Promotion offers  interventions that are both community- and evidence-informed, and rooted in social justice to empower growth and the ability to thrive, prevent health disparities, and respond to emergent needs. BWell Health Promotion is located on the ground level of the Student Health and Wellness building at 450 Brook Street, Providence, RI. 

Be Well is a newsletter and resource provided by Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan); it is not connected with Brown University’s BWell Health Promotion. 

Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) is one of the largest healthcare systems in Rhode Island, serving patients in R.I. and beyond. Brown University Student Health Services is not connected with  Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan).

For general information about the Brown University Health system (formerly Lifespan) we suggest visiting their robust website brownhealth.org. The patient & visitors tab, as well as, the quick links section at the bottom of every page can help you find almost anything you’re looking for: specifically, how to pay a bill, find a provider, or access your medical records.

If you need to contact a Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) healthcare provider we suggest logging into MyChart, Brown University Health’s secure patient portal. If you do not have access or are unsure how to log into your MyChart portal we suggest checking any appointment reminders or bills for a specific number to contact, or looking up the specific phone number of the office location you visited most recently. 

If you’re unable to find what you need from those actions, Brown University Health’s Contact Us Page is likely the best way to go or you can call customer service at (401) 366-4329.

Brown University Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in Rhode Island, serving patients in R.I. and beyond. Brown University Student Health Services is not connected with Brown University Health.

For questions about Brown University Health Urgent Care and Walk-in Clinics, visit Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinics in RI | Brown University Health. 

Visit Brown University Health’s online bill payment page or call 401-444-6966.

If you are not a Brown University student, you did not receive services from Brown University Student Health & Wellness. Please contact Brown University Health (formerly Lifespan) through one of the methods listed above.

If you are a Brown student and are unsure how to proceed please email health-and-wellness@brown.edu.