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Health Services
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Last updated Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Health Services hopes to enhance students’ learning and overall experiences at Babson by assisting them in maintaining optimum physical and emotional health.
Our mission in Health Services is to assist Babson and Olin College of Engineering students in maintaining optimum physical and emotional health through the provision of high quality, comprehensive medical care in combination with health education and wellness services that are both easily accessible and cost effective.
All students enrolled in full time programs at Babson or Olin College of Engineering are eligible to use the health center. Student Health Services does not offer walk in appointments, so students must call 781-239-6363, or stop by the office to schedule a visit. We appreciate your understanding as we support student health needs and can usually offer same day or next day illness and injury visits, excluding weekends and holidays. We are here for you!!
Emergency Situations on Campus
Contact Public Safety by calling 781-239-5555 at any time. They will respond promptly and provide or arrange transportation to Health Services or the hospital.
Health Services is staffed by a highly skilled and caring team of nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, a certified medical assistant, a consulting physician, a nutritionist, and an office manager. The certified nurse practitioners are licensed to diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medication, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide health counseling and education.
Services
Scheduled appointments are for routine and chronic health needs. An appointment will allow you the time needed to discuss issues at a convenient time based on your schedule. Our services include:
- COVID-19 Symptomatic Rapid Antigen and PCR Testing
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Illnesses
- Evaluation and Treatment of Injuries
- Consultations and Follow-Up
- Referrals to Specialists & Lab Testing
- Reproductive Health Exams
- Gynecological Care
- Birth Control Counseling
- Pregnancy Testing
- Emergency Contraception
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing and Treatment
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
- Gender affirming care
- Routine Immunizations
- International Travel Immunizations & Consultations
- Health Counseling
- Nutritional Counseling
- Confidential Provider Visits
- Please note that allergy shots are not given in Health Services.
Registered Dietician
Alison Doak, MS, RD, LDN
Available weekly during the academic year on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Appointments: 781-239-6363
Student Health Portal
The Student Health Portal offers a method of secure communication between students and the offices of Health Services and Sports Medicine at Babson. Through the portal, students can complete required medical and/or athletic forms.
Confidentiality
All visits to Health Services and conversations with the staff are confidential. Your permission must be obtained before the staff will give information to anyone not directly connected with your care. This includes parents and college officials. There are limited exceptions to this policy as we are required by law to report certain communicable diseases to the Public Health Department and in life threatening situations.