Student Health Services

Care at the Bard College Student Health Service is based on a holistic approach to treating students. Our goal is to promote optimum physical, emotional, intellectual, and social well being through education, preventative and primary care.

We believe that health care is a partnership between
the student and the health care provider.
All students are eligible to be seen at Health Service, regardless of their insurance coverage.
LGBTQ friendly.

NARCAN

Bard EMS have Narcan and can get it to you in minutes. Please call if you even think it may be needed for an opiate overdose. 845-758-7777.

Bard Counselors are available if you are in crisis. During business hours come to the counseling office and ask to speak with the counselor on-call, or after hours and on weekends call 845-758-7777 and ask for the counselor on call.

The Dutchess County Stabilization Center is available 24/7if you or someone you know is struggling with emotional distress, addiction, intoxication or more. Call or text 877-485-9700.

TICKS

HOW TO REMOVE A TICK

SMOKING CESSATION

There are many resources available to assist with your decision to stop smoking. We offer nicotine replacement products and counseling at Health Service. Or you can get advice and free nicotine replacement products from New York State here.
Also check out the Quit Smoking Community or join their Facebook group for online support.

Quicklinks

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health Service welcomes the incoming class of 2023. Check your Slate admissions checklist to complete the required medical forms. Please note these should not be uploaded to the student portal, but should be sent directly to Health Service. Forms may be submitted via email, fax or mail. Check the bottom of each page of the packet for where to send the forms.

For students enrolled in summer programs Health Service is open with limited clinical services on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. See the below information for local medical services should you have need outside of these time.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Room at Northern Dutchess Hospital
6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: 845) 871-3440

MEDICAL or URGENT CARE SERVICES

CareMount Medical Urgent Care Clinic
6734 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: (845) 231-5600

SUMMER HOURS

Student Health Service is Closed May 28 - June 9.
Starting June 10: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Please call 845-758-7433 to make an appointment

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Health Service is here to support your health and wellbeing during your tenure at Bard. We can help with most routine health issues. If you are unwell or have health concerns please call to schedule an appointment with one of our Nurse Practitioners.

All registered students are eligible to be seen at Health Service. Please bring in a copy of your health insurance card.

The final day of the Spring 2019 semester for routine labs, including STI testing, will be Friday May 3rd, 2019.

Information for Russian Students

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, or

CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP LOCATION

Phone: 845-758-7433
Fax: 845-758-7437
E-mail: healthservice@bard.edu

SUMMER HOURS
CLOSED: May 28 - June 9
STARTING JUNE 10: Mon. Wed. Fri. By Appointment

PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Life Threatening Emergencies:
Call 845-758-7777 (on campus) or 911 (off campus)

Contact Us!

Questions?
Call us at (845) 758-7433 and we will get back to you today.

Appointments
Students are seen by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by calling (845) 758-7433.

After Hours Emergencies
On campus call ext. 7777, off campus dial 911, or go to Northern Dutchess Hospital Emergency Room

Reminders
You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and bring a copy of your card to your appointment.

As of August 2015, we will be using LabCorp.