Health & Wellness
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. Health Services is located at 450 Brook St. in the new Health and Wellness Center.

Masking Guidance for In-Person Appointments

Beginning on June 1, the Health & Wellness Center will no longer require masks and will adopt a mask-optional policy. Masks are recommended when an individual has active respiratory symptoms (e.g. fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat), or if they are not up to date with vaccinations and have had a recent close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This approach follows CDC recommendations and is consistent with policies in healthcare facilities in Rhode Island and the surrounding area. The Health & Wellness Center will continue to have masks available for clinicians and students to wear during appointments, and Health Services providers will be able to conduct COVID-19 tests on-site if clinically indicated. Learn more at the Healthy Brown website.

Hours

Department Phone Office Hours During Academic Year
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 401-863-4111 Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call for emergency medical services (EMS) in case of urgent illness or injury.
Sexual Assault Response 401-863-6000 Available 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 Advice 401-863-3953 Available 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.
Appointments 401-863-3953 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, Closed
Nutrition Appointments 401-863-3558 Monday - Friday, 9:20 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Administration 401-863-3953 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, Closed
BWell Health Promotion 401-863-2794 Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Laboratory 401-863-7884 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, Closed
Pharmacy 401-863-7882 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, Closed
X-ray 401-863-7782 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, Closed

Meet with Health Services

Call the 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 Health and Wellness.

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Featured Services

Use the Brown 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 Health Services is closed, you also have the option of visiting a local Urgent Care centerThese services are not covered by your Brown Health Services 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.

Lifespan Urgent Care
66 Branch Ave,
Providence, RI 02904
401-606-2590
Call for hours

North Providence Urgent Care
1830 Mineral Spring Ave,
North Providence, RI 02904
401-351-1900
Call for hours

Hospital Emergency Rooms in the Area

Transportation Options

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

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.

If you require transportation off campus for a medical issue, you can be given a cab voucher which can be used in lieu of cash at the time of transportation. We have an arrangement with a local cab company to transport you. The cost of the cab transportation is your financial responsibility and will be charged to your Bursar account listed as "HS Travel."

Health Services has an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible entrance to the left of the Brown Street entrance. The building has a small elevator. Most appointments and services can be provided on the first floor.