Health & Wellness
Student Health Services

Appointments

As a student at Brown University, you have access to a variety of health professionals, including staff physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nutritionists and nurses.

Same-day appointments are typically available if you call ahead. If you have a preference as to the gender of the person who examines and treats you, or if you feel more comfortable having a chaperone in the room, please tell the team assistant when you make an appointment. Staff members will do their best to accommodate your wishes. Student Health Services is located at 450 Brook St. in the new Student Health and Wellness Center.

Hours

Hours are subject to change based on holidays and university events. Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 

DepartmentPhoneOffice Hours During Academic Year
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)401-863-4111Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call for emergency medical services (EMS) in case of urgent illness or injury.
Sexual Assault Response401-863-6000Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call for confidential support and information.
A crisis counselor is also available to accompany a victim to the hospital.
Nursing Advice401-863-3953Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call to speak with a nurse if you have a medical question or are uncertain if you need to see a provider.
Student Health Services Hours401-863-3953Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 
Nutrition Appointments401-863-3558Monday - Friday: 9:20am - 4:20pm
Administration401-863-3953Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
BWell Health Promotion401-863-2794Monday - Friday: 8:30am -  5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Laboratory401-863-7884Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 
Pharmacy401-863-7882Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 
X-ray401-863-7782Please refer to the homepage for the most current hours. 

Meet with Student Health Services

Call the Student Health Services office at 401-863-3953 to schedule an appointment for an illness or injury, or for a variety of other services including:

  • birth control
  • gynecological care
  • sexually transmitted infection screening
  • HIV testing
  • physicals
  • dermatology
  • international travel services

View a comprehensive list of services offered by Brown Student Health and Wellness.

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Featured Services

Use the Brown Student Health and Wellness Patient Portal to schedule an appointment to receive an injection or immunization. The portal also allows you to communicate securely with providers and submit medical information.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a range of mental health services to the Brown community, including individual psychological treatment, mental health support and medication management. Call at 401-863-3476 to schedule an appointment.
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Urgent Care

If Student Health Services is closed, you also have the option of visiting a local Urgent Care centerThese services are not covered by your Brown Student Health and Wellness fee but may be covered by your medical insurance. Please inquire at the time of your visit about health coverage. We strongly recommend that you call ahead.

Brown University Health Urgent Care
66 Branch Ave,
Providence, RI 02904
401-606-2590
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North Providence Urgent Care
1830 Mineral Spring Ave,
North Providence, RI 02904
401-351-1900
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Hospital Emergency Rooms in the Area

Transportation Options

If you are too ill to get yourself to Student Health Services, you may call the Department of Public Safety at 401-863-4111 who will dispatch EMS for transport.

Brown EMS offers non-emergency transportation to Health and Wellness related appointments both on and off campus.  Learn about our Wellness Wagon service.

A safety-oriented transportation service offered to the Brown community.

Contact SAS about their shuttle service for transporting students with permanent and temporary disabilities from point to point on campus during scheduled hours.

All public entrances to Student Health and Wellness are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible and located on Brook and Cushing Streets. The building has a small elevator. Most appointments and services are provided on the first floor.