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Barbara Jean Briskey, FNP, Director

Barbara Jean Briskey, FNP, Director

Barbara Jean graduated from Pace University for both her undergraduate degree and master's degree in Family Primary Care. Barbara Jean's work experience includes nine years at the Westchester Medical Center through the 80's and early 90's, then two years of community health before beginning at Bard in 1994.

Outside of Bard, Barbara Jean is an artist, an avid gardener, mother of two young adults and a gorgeous kitty, and loves hiking, biking and dancing.

Belinda (Bel) Casivant, RN, MSN, ANP

Belinda (Bel) Casivant, RN, MSN, ANP

Bel received her MSN from Sage Graduate School in Troy, NY. She holds an AA in Nursing from Columbia Green Community College and a BS in Psychology from SUNY Albany. She has a wealth of knowledge having worked in endocrinology.

When not at work, she loves spending time with family, participating in outdoor activities including snowmobiling, reading and sewing/crafts.

Clara Mixco

Clara Mixco

Clara Mixco is the Health Services receptionist and administrative assistant. She is our students' first point of contact with the office.

Andrea Provan, RN, MS, FNP, Assistant Director

Andrea Provan, RN, MS, FNP, Assistant Director

Andrea received a BA in biology from the College of the Holy Cross and a BSN and MSN from Pace University as a family nurse practitioner in 1995. Andrea has worked in student health at Boston University, conducted research at an STD clinic in Birmingham, AL, as well as having experience at Cornerstone, a drug detox and rehab facility in Rhinebeck.

Outside of Bard, Andrea is busy keeping up with her 2 young adult children and several animals. She is originally from Jamaica (West Indies), and has also lived in France, Boston, Birmingham.

Ilona Snyder, RN, MSN, FNP

Ilona Snyder, RN, MSN, FNP

Ilona is an ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained Master of Science in Nursing from the Sage Graduate School at Albany, NY and BSN from SUNY, Downstate. Prior to joining Bard College Health Services she has practiced in a variety of settings including cardiology, community health and family medicine.

Ilona is a native of Russia and has lived in Hudson Valley for over 20 years. When not at work, she enjoys reading, photography, vegetarian cooking and spending time with her average children and one supercat. 

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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.

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

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

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    You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and bring a copy of your card to your appointment.
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  • 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.
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    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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    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

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