Facts for Parents & Students

ELIGIBILITY:

All registered Williams students may use the Health Center.

HOURS:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,  Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday  10 AM – -3:00 PM

Closed Sundays
(Closed during college vacations.)

LOCATION:

The Knolls: at the end of Hoxsey Street

PROFESSIONAL STAFF:

Nurse Practitioners:   Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,  Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday 10:00 AM-5:00PM
Physician Assistant: Monday – Friday 9am  – 2 PM
Registered Nurses:  During all clinic hours
Physicians:               Scheduled Clinics

CLINICS

Physician:

Monday           12:30 PM –  2:30  PM
Tuesday          12:30 PM –  2:30 PM
Wednesday     3:00 PM –  5:00 PM
Thursday         3:00 PM –  5:00 PM
Friday              3:00 PM –  5:00 PM

Gynecology – by appointment:  (call 413-597-2206)

Orthopedic:

Monday           4:00 PM –  5:00 PM
Thursday         4:00 PM –  5:00 PM

PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING: Monday through Friday by appointment

(call 413-597-2353)

CHARGES

There are no charges for clinic visits or counseling visits at the Health Center. Most laboratory tests and diagnostic studies, prescription drugs and consultation or treatment outside the Health Center are the student’s financial responsibility.

SERIOUS ILLNESS OR INJURY

Berkshire Medical Center, a community hospital, has a 24 hour Satellite Emergency Facility  located 5 miles from campus.  Health Center physicians are on the active staff of Berkshire  Medical Center. Berkshire Medical Center’s main campus is located in Pittsfield less than 20 miles from campus. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center located in Bennington, VT. less than a 14 miles from campus.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

Parents are notified in case of a serious emergency.  Otherwise, students are responsible for notifying parents or guardians about any personal health problems.

INSURANCE

Students and parents are asked to be familiar with their insurance coverage.  Prompt attention to medical charges is appreciated.