Please do not email healthservice@bard.edu if you are having a medical issue. This email is solely for administrative purposes and you may not get a response for one to three business days.
If you are unwell during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm), please call 845-758-7433 to make an appointment.
If it is after hours or on a weekend and the situation cannot wait until the office opens, please call Security at 845-758-7777 and they will connect you to the nurse/nurse practitioner on call, or call 911 if you are off campus.
FAQs for Parents of Incoming Students
Dear Parents of new Bardians,
We encourage you to explore our webpages for information about our services and policies. However, below are some of the most commonly asked questions about health services at Bard. There is also an FAQ section on the Insurance tab that addresses questions regarding health insurance.
In the event that you can’t find the answer to your questions below or our other pages, feel free to contact us by email or call our office during business hours.
What health services are available on campus?
What health services are available on campus?
Our Nurse Practioners can diagnose and treat most routine illnesses and injuries as well as provide most routine health care, and can prescribe medications as needed. They can also assist students in finding care off campus for conditions needing a higher level of care. For more information please visit our Services Page.
How do students pay for services?
How do students pay for services?
Health Service does not bill for office visits or for most servicesrendered at our clinic. As part of their tuition and fees all students pay a Student Health Fee which covers these costs, however, medications and laboratory services are not covered by the SHF.
We maintain a small dispensary of over the counter and common prescription medications, and any medications dispensed during an office visit are typically charged to the student’s college account. However students have the option of paying cash, or getting the medication from a local pharmacy.
Laboratory services are billed directly to the student’s insurance. LabCorp provides laboratory services to our clinic as needed. Health Service will provide the student’s insurance information to LabCorp who will file a claim directly with the insurance company.
Where is the nearest hospital and ER?
Where is the nearest hospital and ER?
Northern Dutchess Hospital is located six miles south of campus in the village of Rhinebeck. You can learn more about the services offered there by visiting their website.
What if my student needs emergency services?
What if my student needs emergency services?
If the student is off campus then they or someone should call 911. On campus Bard EMS is available 24/7 (see the Emergencies page) to respond to medical emergencies on campus, and they can call for ambulance transport as needed. For other less urgent concerns we encourage students to call Health Service to schedule an appointment with one of our Nurse Practioners. We can typically see students the same day, and depending on the situation will make room in the schedule for urgent or emergency care. If necessary Health Service can arrange transportation to the ER via our Emergency Driver program.
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FOR INQUIRIES AND APPOITMENTS Please call : 845-758-7433 ; Students are seen by appointment only!
REMINDERS You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and email our office a picture of the back and front of the insurance card prior to each appointment. healthservice@bard.edu
Location and Hours
We are located in Robbins House Annex on North Campus with Counseling Services.
We are in the first white building on the left as you head down Robbins Road towards Manor and the Fisher Center. Find us on the campus map
Phone: 845-758-7433
Fax: 845-758-7437 E-mail:healthservice@bard.edu Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Fridays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm