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Welcome to Bard! We wish you good health in the years to come.
For many incoming students, this is the first time you will have to be dealing with health issues on your own. We at Health Services can help you by providing you with tools so you are better able to make smart, mature choices, and live a balanced life. Taking responsibility for your self  sometimes means asking for help.  We are available if you have an illness or injury, or if you simply have questions about your health, sexuality or life.  Counseling Services offer short-term consultations and psychotherapy, workshops, and access to a consulting psychiatrist, as well as referrals to off campus providers. Most services offered at Health and Counseling Services are covered by the Student Health fee, and you can be seen by our providers, regardless of your insurance coverage.
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Medicine Cabinet

Medicine Cabinet

    We do recommend that you come to college with a basic "medicine cabinet," which includes:
    • any prescription medications you take in their original bottles
    • a thermometer that you know how to use (a true fever starts at 100.5'F/ 38'C)
    • pain medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen
    • Band-aids, and a topical antibiotic ointment such as Bacitracin
    • cold medicines, such as decongestants, cough syrup, cough drops
    • oral allergy medications such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) or cetirizine (Zyrtec)
    • hydrocortisone cream or diphenhydramine cream for itchy bug bites or rashes
    • sunscreen
    • bug spray
    • tweezers or special tick remover for when you forget to use your bug spray

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      PLEASE CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
      Please be advised that we have a new electronic medical record system so please allow extra time for intake.

      Questions?
      Call us at 845-758-7433 and we will get back to you today.

      Appointments
      Students are seen by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by calling 845-758-7433.

      Reminders
      You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and bring a copy of your card to your appointment.
      845-758-7433
    • Location and Hours
      We are located in Robbins House Annex on North Campus with Counseling Services.

      We are in the first white building on the left as you head down Robbins Road towards Manor and the Fisher Center.
      Find us on the campus map
      Phone: 845-758-7433
      Fax: 845-758-7437
      E-mail: healthservice@bard.edu
      Hours: Monday– Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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      After-Hours Emergencies
      On campus call ext. 7777, off campus dial 911, or go to Northern Dutchess Hospital Emergency Room.

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      Emergency Room at Northern Dutchess Hospital
      6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
      Phone: 845-871-3440

      Urgent Care Services
      CareMount Medical Urgent Care Clinic
      6734 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
      Phone: 845-231-5600
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