Welcome to the website of Dexter Health Services. Health Services is a full service clinic providing primary and urgent care to all registered undergraduate and graduate students. This website is intended to answer questions and give our students an overview of our services and staff.
Mission
The mission of Dexter Health Services, in alignment with the College’s mission, is to provide quality, convenient, and cost-effective healthcare and wellness education that helps our students achieve personal fulfillment and professional achievement.
Location
Our office is on the first floor of Mallary Hall, which is located on the Wilbraham Road side of campus next door to the Office of the Registrar.
Contact Numbers
Phone: 413.205.3248
Fax: 413.205.3512
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 4pm.
If Health Services is closed, please contact Campus Police at 413.205.3333 (x3333 on Campus) or call 911.
For after hours health care please click on "Off-site Health Care" under helpful links.
Services available:
- Care of common illnesses including colds, sore throats, vomiting/diarrhea
- On site strep, mono, pregnancy, and urine testing
- Sutures/Staples (stitches) and removal
- Management of minor orthopedic injuries
- STD testing
- Birth control counseling
- OTC medications/prescriptions written
- Immunizations
- Allergy shots
- Phlebotomy (blood draw)
- IV fluid hydration
Appointments
No appointment is necessary.
Cost of Services Provided
There is no charge to be seen by a healthcare professional at health services for a general sick call visit. The only other charges that a patient may incur are for prescriptions and lab work/studies that are charged to the student by off campus sources.