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Our mission is to provide the highest quality health care possible with dignity and compassion.

Care at Bard College Student Health Services 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 Services, regardless of their insurance coverage. We are LGBTQ friendly, inclusive, and affirming.

Make an Appointment

  • How to Make an Appointment at Health Services
    • 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.

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  • Bard CDPHP Telemedicine
    If you have the Bard CDPHP insurance, you can access telemedicine and have a virtual visit no matter where you are located in the US. The Bard Plan is a National PPO. This is available 24/7. 
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COVID-19 Updates

Visit the COVID-19 Response website for comprehensive information about Bard College's operations during the pandemic.
Bard College COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Testing

The Bard community has worked hard to promote safety during a global pandemic. While our on-campus Covid tests have been negative to date, remember that testing alone does not keep our community safe. The incubation period for Covid-19 is 2 to 14 days, so a negative test today does not mean one does not have the virus, and should not be used as an excuse to relax the strict mask wearing and social distancing that is necessary in this pandemic. 

Bard is conducting surveillance testing as recommended by our infectious disease specialists and epidemiologists. This is done through a contract with Broad Institute of MIT. Bard is testing approximately 400 students and employees each week. Surveillance testing uses randomized samples from our community. This testing is required which means that if you are assigned to be tested you must get that test during your assigned week.

If you are exhibiting covid symptoms, please call Health Service to be evaluated. If the provider determines that a covid test is required, it will be done through your health insurance. If you have been identified as a first-degree contact of a positive case or a person under investigation, please contact us immediately to discuss next steps.

In the event of a positive case on campus or in the vicinity, we will work closely with the Department of Health and our Johns Hopkins-trained campus contact tracers to identify and test all relevant persons. We have the capability to perform surge testing to diagnose and isolate potential new cases should the need arise.

Students who want to be tested for any other reason can access tests at local pharmacies. If one chooses the option closest to "group living/setting", you will qualify to be tested. However, one does need to have access to a car as these sites are drive through only. Local pharmacies with testing sites include:
  1. CVS Pharmacy
  2. RiteAid Pharmacy
  3. Walgreens Pharmacy

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 services rendered 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.

Get In Touch

  • Contact Us
    PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
    Please be advised that we have a new electronic medical record system so please allow extra time for intake.

    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.

    Reminders
    You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and bring a copy of your card to your appointment.
    845-758-7433
  • 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– Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Emergency Services
    After-Hours Emergencies
    On campus call ext. 7777, off campus dial 911, or go to Northern Dutchess Hospital Emergency Room.

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

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