Medical Services

For emergency help, Dial 911 from any campus phone.

For concerns of an URGENT NATURE that you feel cannot wait until Health and Wellness Services reopen, call Health and Wellness Services at (413) 597-2206 and follow the message prompts.

  • Press 1 to access the on-call provider for medical advice or recommendations.
  • Press 2 to access Integrative Wellbeing Services on-call Counselor.
  • FYI, please identify yourself as a Williams Student

 

NEW Walk-in Clinic hours at the Student Health Center! Starting 9/9/2024

The Health Center is piloting walk-in clinic hours for the fall semester.  

Are you not feeling well or have a quick problem and no time to schedule a visit?

Mondays from 9:00-10:00am and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm the Health Center is open for walk-in visits. No appointment needed, self check-in is completed right at the kiosks in the Health Center!

  • Walk-in clinic wait times will vary depending on the number of students accessing services. Appointments during the walk-in clinic will be managed on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Appointments are still available during operational hours. If an appointment time works better for your schedule or, you are unable to utilize the walk-in clinic and need services please call the Health Center at (413)597-2206 to schedule an appointment. Same day scheduled visits can usually be accommodated.
  • Walk-in clinic hours are intended to offer quick access for evaluation and treatment of acute concerns. If your concern requires additional follow-up or a more thorough examination you may be asked to schedule a follow-up visit.

 

  • 105 The Knolls (end of Hoxsey Street)
    Hours of Operation (while the College is in session)
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:  9am – 5pm
    Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
    Saturdays, Labor Day, & MLK Day (no in person visits) there will be a nurse available to triage phone calls between 10am – 3pm
    Sunday closed

    Providers at Williamstown Medical Associates are on call during the academic year whenever the Health Center is closed. When you call (413) 597-2206 after hours or on weekends, the prompts will lead you to Williamstown Medical.

  • NEW Prescription Pick-up Service at Student Health Services

    The Thompson Student Health Center is partnering with Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams to offer prescription pick-up on campus in the Student Health Center building. 

    Important facts regarding Prescription Pick-up:

    • Prescription pick-up will be offered on weekdays from 4:00–5:00 p.m. starting Monday, November 18, 2024. All prescriptions, including refills of existing prescriptions and new, acute prescriptions, can be picked up through this service, but please note that same-day service will only be available for prescriptions ordered before 3:00 p.m. and all prescriptions must be prepaid before they will be available for pickup. 
    • If students choose to have their medications filled through the Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams, and utilize this on-campus service, an active account with the pharmacy is required.  It will be the student’s responsibility to contact the pharmacy at (413) 664-5333 and set up an account with a payment method on file. This can be completed prior to the need for prescriptions and/or prior to the request for refill of a prescription. *Please know that your credit card on file will be automatically charged for prescriptions by the pharmacy prior to being available for pick-up at the health center.
    • Students MUST bring a Valid State Issued ID for pick-up of any controlled substances; if you fail to show proper state issued identification you will not be able to fill your controlled substance prescription. Your Williams ID will not be sufficient identification for controlled substances pick-up.
    • If a prescription is not picked up within 14 days of request it will be returned and reshelved. A new request for the medication would need to be completed.
    • This service is available during the designated 4:00–5:00 p.m. window on weekdays only, when the health center is open. If the health center is closed, your prescriptions can still be filled through Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams however, the prescription would need to be picked up at their North Adams location. If you desire to have a prescription transferred to an alternative pharmacy, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the pharmacy to make necessary arrangements. 
    • There is no appointment required for prescription pick-up. Please follow the signage upon entering the health center directing you to the pharmacy pick-up location.
    • Please see below for information on accessing Plan B emergency contraception.

    Please see the below list of the closest pharmacy locations in the area. Prescriptions can be sent to any pharmacy at the request of the student. Only Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams will be filling prescriptions available for pick-up at the Health Center. If an alternative pharmacy is utilized and transportation is needed, a free pre-scheduled transportation appointment can be made by calling (413) 597-4545.

    Pharmacy Name

    Address

    Phone

    Hours (may be affected by holidays)

    Walgreens Pharmacy

    212 Main St, Williamstown, MA

    (413) 458-2138

    M-F: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    Closed Sat/Sun

    Closed for Lunch daily: 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    Stop & Shop Pharmacy

    876 State Road Rte, MA-2, North Adams MA

    (413) 664-8550

    M-F: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

    Sat/Sun: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Closed for Lunch Daily: 1:30–2:00 p.m.

    CVS Pharmacy

    55 Veterans Memorial Dr., North Adams, MA

    (413) 664-8712

    M-F: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

    Sat: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    Sun: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

    Closed for Lunch Daily: 1:30-2:00 p.m.

    Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams

    71 Hospital Ave, North Adams, MA

    (413) 664-5333

    M-F: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

    Sat: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

    Sun: CLOSED

    Walmart Pharmacy

    1415 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA

    (413) 664-4040

    M-Sat: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

    Sun:10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

     

    Student Access to Plan B Emergency Contraception

    Students can continue to access Plan B Emergency Contraception for free at the Health Center during open hours. There is no prescription or visit with the provider required, you will be offered the opportunity to speak with a nurse regarding medication use or answer questions if desired. You can call the health center or walk-in and ask to speak with a nurse regarding your request to obtain Emergency Contraception. Please note walk-in requests may be required to wait until a staff member is available to provide you the medication and answer any questions. Students must show their Williams ID to demonstrate that they are an active student.

    If a student needs access to Plan B at a time when the health center is closed, most pharmacies will carry it for a cost. Students can also get Plan B for free by showing their Williams ID at the pharmacy counter at the Berkshire Community Pharmacy of North Adams. The college is continuing to explore additional options for making Plan B available on campus during nights and weekends.

    While medications also can be shipped to Students' SU boxes or to The Health Center, make sure to avoid shipping refrigerated medications to either of those locations when they are closed. The Health Center is closed whenever the college is not in session, and the mailroom is not open during the weekends. Please schedule shipments in advance to avoid spoiling refrigerated medications.

  • In addition to our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistant, a physician is available for consultation Monday and Tuesday from 1 – 3pm and Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday from 3 – 5pm, by appointment.

    Students requiring allergy injections will need to establish care with the following local allergist. If needed the Health Center can assist in transportation to your appointments. This should be completed prior to arriving on campus.

    Berkshire Allergy Care
    Pittsfield, MA
    (413) 443-4826

    Dr. Ghosh Allergy Clinic
    Bennington, VT
    (802) 681-7985.

  • GYN exams, contraception counseling and prescriptions are by appointment only We provide emergency contraception ("morning-after pill") and pregnancy testing

  • In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs, you may be wondering about how to access abortion care, both in Williamstown and elsewhere. Please visit our Reproductive Healthcare Access page for information on financial support, transportation, legal questions, and more.

    A note on digital privacy: Each state's laws are changing rapidly, and some states are moving faster than others to criminalize interstate travel for abortions or self-managed abortions, miscarriages, or other kinds of pregnancy-related conditions.

    The Digital Defense Fund Guide to Abortion Privacy has great information on everything from the privacy of your browser history, to your messages on your phone, to targeted ads, to protecting your privacy at healthcare facilities where protesters may be present. The Williams VPN (Virtual Private Networking) will allow you to do academic, career-related, and informational research about topics related to abortion and reproductive healthcare access and your computer will act as if it is on campus.

  • The Health Center nurses are available to draw blood for lab testing Monday-Friday from 9:15am – 3:30pm. Students may bring valid orders for lab testing from outside (home) providers to the Health Center or they may be faxed by this provider directly to the Health Center at (413) 597-2982. Lab tests may also be ordered, if appropriate, by a Health Center provider: MD, NP or PA. Student insurance information is submitted to the lab with test specimens. The hospital lab performing the test will bill your health insurance for the tests.

  • An Orthopedic Specialist (MD) is available for consultation on Mondays from 4pm – 6pm at the Health Center. To be seen, please call the Health Center at (413) 597-2206 to schedule an appointment.

  • Physical examinations are available by appointment only with one of our medical providers.

  • The Thompson Health Center is dedicated to providing inclusive and affirming care to students of all identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

    Clinicians are available and qualified to discuss and answer questions surrounding gender affirmation and provide resources to aid in facilitation of desired personal outcomes. This includes but is not limited to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and surgical consultations referrals.

    Services surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT):

    • Continuation of prescriptions and associated monitoring of established treatment plans.
    • Discussion and education surrounding HRT initiation with assistance and referral to appropriate specialty services.

  • Confidential screenings for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis are available by appointment. Please call (413) 597-2206 to schedule an appointment or speak with a nurse.

    • PrEP (Pre-Exposure prophylaxis):
      • PrEP is a highly effective method of reducing the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in non-HIV positive individuals who are at high risk of disease exposure through sex or injection drug use.
      • All providers within the health center offer PrEP including education, associated monitoring and resources to aid in medication coverage and access

  • We provide free transport for non-emergency appointments: advance scheduling required. Learn more.

  • ThisRelease of Medical Information Form is available, but not required, for newly entering students.  (Should you wish to request a copy of your student health record, please follow the instructions on the form and return to the Health Center by email to dthursto@williams​.edu or via fax (413) 597-2982. Your request will be processed during the academic year when the Student Health Center is open. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of your request.

  • If you have a food allergy, please complete this Food Allergy Advisory Form and fill out the Food Allergy Advisory Form. This will allow Dining Services and Health Services to better understand what your needs are in regards to your allergy, and how we can create a safe environment for our Williams community.

  • Our providers work closely with Sports Medicine's Athletic Trainers during the pre-season and throughout the year in support of our Student-Athletes. Please use this link to access information and review the points below:

    Alcohol And Athletic Performance
    Current research indicates that the impact of even moderate alcohol use on athletic performance is much more significant than was originally known. Even moderate use (2-3 drinks) results in:

    • A loss of motor coordination for up to 12 to 18 hours after drinking.
    • Depleted aerobic capacity and negative impact on endurance for up to 48 hours after the last drink has been consumed.

    Other effects of alcohol use which last for hours after the blood alcohol concentration has returned to zero include:

    • Impaired reaction time
    • Impaired balance and eye-hand coordination
    • Impaired fine motor and gross motor coordination
    • Decrease in strength
    • Increased fatigue-fatigue coming on more quickly
    • Difficulty in the body regulating its temperature, resulting in an increased risk of heat prostration
    • Dehydration

    Learn more from our colleagues in Sports Medicine and more about Williams' Athletic Code of Conduct.