Health Services FAQ
Are my records confidential? Will anyone know that I have visited Health Services?
All information is confidential and available only to staff of Health Services. Information regarding your care or visit can only be released with your written consent. More detailed information regarding confidentiality is available at Health Services.
Can I get a medical excuse from Health Services?
The Health Center does NOT provide absentee notes for missed classes.
The Health Center will NOT provide students with excuses for short-term absences from class, labs, studios, exams, or deadlines due to illness, injury, or other medical appointments. In the event of a prolonged illness or injury requiring medical attention and an absence of more than three days, where the student has received their medical care through the Dean College Health Services department, the Health Center can provide students appropriate documentation. This documentation will be provided to the students Advisor so that they can communicate with all of the student’s professors.
Can I get a physical exam performed by Health Services?
Health Services does not provide physical exams. If you require a physical prior to arrival to campus, we strongly encourage you to have this completed through your primary care physician. Once on campus, there are a few Urgent Care facilities within close proximity to the college. Please contact them directly for the cost of a physical/sport physical (Physicians One and CVS Minute Clinic). Transportation during the academic year can be scheduled through GATRA, a service that is available to all students, free of charge Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
How can I be seen at Health Services?
Most students are seen on a walk-in basis for Health Services. If the volume of student visits is high, students will be asked to make an appointment later in the day.
How do I make an appointment?
Just stop by Chapman House or call 508-541-1600 during office hours. Speak with Teri Marshall to make a confidential appointment with the Nurse Practitioner. We make every effort to see you in a timely manner.
If the Nurse Practitioner prescribes a medication, how do I get it? Is there a pharmacy on campus?
There are no pharmacy services on campus. However, there are five pharmacies within a mile of Dean College. The closest pharmacy is Walgreens on East Central Street, half-mile from campus. The College also provides a shuttle service to transport students to local services off campus. The pharmacies are all accessible on the shuttle runs.
May I be exempt from the required immunizations?
Students may seek an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Students must complete the Immunization Waiver for Religious or Medical Reasons as well as the information requested below and upload this documentation through the Student Health Portal. This waiver form and supporting documentation must be renewed and submitted annually at the start of each school year.
Medical exemption requests - students will need to provide documentation from a health care provider stating that the vaccines are medically contraindicated.
What do I do if I am sick and Health Services is closed?
There is no overnight infirmary on campus. Students who become seriously ill or injured after hours should call Campus Safety or go to the Emergency Room at Milford Regional Medical Center.
Campus Safety can be reached 24 hours a day at 508-541-1888. Campus Safety Officers are trained to assess and evaluate students, can provide first aid, and can arrange for transportation to the emergency room, if necessary.
If the illness or injury is not an emergency, students are encouraged to wait until Health Services opens for prompt evaluation and treatment. Students can also contact their own primary care provider (PCP).
What if I need a prescription for medication?
The Nurse Practitioners are licensed to prescribe medications in the care of illnesses, injuries and general health care. Some over-the-counter medications for emergent care are available at Health Services.
What pharmacies are near campus?
Walgreens Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy and Stop & Shop are all located near Dean College.
Will I get billed if I visit Health Services?
There is no charge for routine services provided by the Health Services staff although you or your insurance company may be billed for outside lab, X-ray or specialty services. Depending on the type of health insurance you have, there may be a co-pay or deductible charged for these tests. All Dean College students are responsible for charges that are not covered by their health insurance.
Have additional questions?
Contact Teri Marshall for any additional information.