Not feeling well? University Health Services is here to help you by diagnosing and treating physical, emotional, or transitional issues you may be having. Appointments are available Monday through Friday in the Outpatient Unit. After hours (during the academic year), students can be evaluated in our Inpatient Unit.
Students can make appointments by calling 617-552-3225. Same-day appointments are available for those who need them.
Log in to the Health Services Portal to complete appointment-related forms, access secure messages from your provider, and view lab results and patient records.
Unable to access the portal? Call the Technology Help Center at 617–552–HELP (4357) or UHS@gregorybgallagher.com.
For medical emergencies on campus contact Boston College Police at 617–552–4444 at any time, day or night. This will activate an emergency response team that will assess the situation and determine appropriate action and transport to the appropriate facility.
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University Health Services at a Glance
27
Clinicians and registered nurses on staff
21,465
Students treated in the Primary Care Center during the 2021-22 academic year
10
Beds available in the Inpatient Unit
Our Location
The Health Center is located at 2150 Commonwealth Avenue on the ground floor level of the Thomas More Apartments. The entrance to UHS is located on St. Thomas More Road.
Assessment efforts in the Division of Student Affairs focus primarily on student learning. In addition to ensuring that we are meeting the needs of students, our efforts are driven by our curiosity to know in what ways our programs and services help students to learn more about themselves and others, apply that learning, and integrate it into their lives. Health Services, as a service-oriented department within the Division, strives to facilitate student learning and formation utilizing the strategic pillar of Health and Wellness as a foundation. The Health and Wellness pillar promotes health education strategies that encourage lifelong habits to maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Outcomes from recent departmental assessments:
Students rights and responsibilities regarding their health
Students that seek medical care at Health Services will be educated on their right to information regarding issues surrounding their health, recommended treatment plans, and follow-up care as well as the benefits of scheduling appointments. View a copy of the Patient Bill of Rights.
Latent tuberculosis counseling
Students that are identified as at risk for developing latent tuberculosis (TB) will be counseled and educated about positive PPD skin tests, symptoms of active TB, and how the illness could impact their personal wellbeing. They will be educated on the social and global impact tuberculosis has and the importance of treating latent TB as well as the potential side effects of treatment medication. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for comprehensive information on tuberculosis.
Appropriate use of antibiotics
Students will be educated on the appropriate use of antibiotics and why they are not used to treat viral infections. In addition they will learn that when not used correctly, antibiotics can actually be harmful to your health and can result in antibiotic resistance to infections. They are taught that when you have a virus, antibiotics will not make you feel better or feel better faster. Visit the CDC website for more information.
Awareness and visibility
Students in the Boston College community will be aware of the location and hours of operation of University Health Services (UHS). Students will be educated about the different specialty areas of service available at the Primary Care Center.
Brief alcohol screening and intervention assessment
Students identified as having high-risk alcohol behavior receive brief counseling to understand the dangers associated with personal drinking habits, education on safer strategies to reduce risk, and a referral for additional counseling if warranted.