MDPH HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is seeing a significant number of gastrointestinal illness outbreaks across the state this winter. These viruses will often cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in people who get infected.
It is important to recognize the above symptoms if they should occur and notify UHS at 617-552-3225 so that we can advise you regarding symptom management.
The single best way to protect yourself from these viruses is frequent hand washing, especially after using the bathroom, before and after snacking, preparing food or eating, and before placing your hands near your face or mouth. The use of soap and water, or alcohol based hand sanitizers are both highly effective methods of destroying viruses.
It's not too late to get your flu vaccine. Please call UHS at 617-552-3225 to schedule an appointment.
Health Services Would Like To Welcome New and Returning BC Students
We at Health Services hope that you seek us out for any health problems. Open 24 hours a day, we are a good place to start if you are having any physical, emotional or transitional issues. We can provide you with the necessary treatment, resources, or referrals. We hope to meet you at the two upcoming events, the Student Health Fair on October 5th on the O'Neil Plaza and at the Flu Vaccine Clinics on October 5th and the 13th in the Murray Function Room.
Health Services Primary Care Center consists of an Inpatient and Outpatient Unit and is located on the first floor of Cushing Hall on the Chestnut Hill campus.
The mission of University Health Services is to enhance the physical and psychological well being of Boston College students by providing multifaceted health care services in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis (care for the entire person). UHS provides a compassionate safe haven for those in crisis and improves student learning outcomes by enabling full participation in the college experience.
Whether you have a health emergency, orthopedic problem, women's or men's health concern, a bad case of flu, or need a medical consultation you can expect excellent care, dispensed by health professionals who are nondiscriminatory, nonjudgmental, friendly, concerned and accessible.
Our services are comprehensive but if for some reason you need specialty care, we will be happy to provide a referral. We also work closely with University Counseling Services to assist students in crisis.
The Center is accessible 24 hours a day. Appointments are available Monday through Friday in the Outpatient Unit. After hours, students can be evaluated for urgent problems in our Inpatient Unit. Please call Health Services at 617-552-3225 with questions or to schedule an appointment.
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Incoming Student Health Forms ALL IMMUNIZATION FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASSES!!!Failure to submit your forms will result in a hold on your register for the next semester and an administrative fee of $65 will be charged to your student account. Forms can be downloaded here.
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Contact Us Feel free to email us with any administrative questions, immunizations questions or some general information you need. DO NOT email us with health related questions. This email is not checked daily so if you have any health or clinical questions feel free to call us at 617-552-3225.