Health Services
Health Services provides students primary and clinical care and has information available on health promotion, protection, education and disease prevention. The Health Educator is available for counseling and education regarding substance use and abuse issues. The office also offers referral to area medical facilities.
Student Health Insurance is provided by Gallagher Koster. To learn more about this program please visit www.gallagherkoster.com/RISD.
If you have special health needs such as monthly blood tests, allergy shots, or any injuries that limit your mobility, discuss these with the Health Services staff. Services offered through this office are confidential and include:
- primary care
- laboratory services by Roger Williams Medical Center
- health education
- medical library
- equipment for treatment
- some immunizations
- nutritional information
- women’s clinic, held one evening per week by appointment only
- STI and HIV counseling and testing
- referrals to specialists in the area
Per Rhode Island State Law, students are required to complete a Health Form and all required immunizations prior to the first day of classes. Download the Health Form for details of all required immunizations. For more information on Rhode Island State Law vaccination requirements, visit http://www.nvic.org/Vaccine-Laws/state-vaccine-requirements/rhodeisland.aspx