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This page contains frequently asked questions for all of Bard's health, counseling, and wellness services.
For additional questions, contact the office at 845-758-7433.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are my medical problems confidential? Will my parents find out?

    Are my medical problems confidential? Will my parents find out?


    Your parents will find out any health issues we diagnose only if you choose to tell them. (See: Confidentiality Policy.)
  • How do I get emergency contraception? Do I need an appointment?

    How do I get emergency contraception? Do I need an appointment?


    After a few brief questions, we make emergency contraception available to women or their male partners during normal business hours. As always, we encourage you to call ahead, but if you just show up we can either help you then or at the next available appointment. (See: Making an Appointment.)
  • How do I get information about the Bard College Accident and Sickness Plan?

    How do I get information about the Bard College Accident and Sickness Plan?


    Insurance information can be answered by going to the Allen J. Flood website or by calling Scott Stalnacker at ext. 7077. (See: Insurance.)
  • How do I get off the meal plan?

    How do I get off the meal plan?


    It is Bard College's policy that all undergraduate resident students are registered on the meal plan. Chartwell's Food Service (ext.7533) offers a varied selection to accommodate special diets including vegetarian and vegan. If you have a dietary problem that is documented by your health care provider, call Chartwell's to schedule a meeting to discuss how they can help you meet your nutritional needs on the meal plan.
  • How do I get refills for my ADHD, depression, or anxiety medications?

    How do I get refills for my ADHD, depression, or anxiety medications?


    We encourage students to keep in close touch with the medical providers who originally prescribed their medications. Check your insurance policy and with our local pharmacies to see how you can fill home prescriptions locally. Frequently parents fill the prescriptions at home and mail them to students each month. Also, you can establish care with a local psychiatrist  in order to maintain and monitor your medications. Health Service does not prescribe or refill these types of medications. A list of area psychologists and psychiatrists is available on the Counseling website.
  • What do I do if I miss one/a few of my birth control pills?

    What do I do if I miss one/a few of my birth control pills?


    Visit this site for more information:
    Planned Parenthood
  • Do antibiotics interfere with my birth control pills?

    Do antibiotics interfere with my birth control pills?


    We strongly recommend that all students taking the pill for pregnancy prevention utilize condoms to prevent STIs. We cannot guarantee that any drugs you take will not affect your birth control, so please continue condom use if you are prescribed another medication.
  • How can I quit smoking at Bard?

    How can I quit smoking at Bard?


    The Health Service strongly encourages and supports students’ efforts to quit smoking. We offer one-on-one smoking cessation counseling, self-help materials, medication prescriptions and advice about the different options available, close follow-up, and e-mail support. Some helpful websites for those contemplating quitting are www.cancer.org, www.lung.org, and www.hsph.harvard.edu.

    For help quitting smoking, please contact [email protected].
  • What do I do if I get sick at night or on the weekend?

    What do I do if I get sick at night or on the weekend?


    If you have a health problem that can't wait until the morning when Health Service opens, call ext. 7777. Bard Emergency Medical Service will come to assess your health status and help determine if you need further care at the Northern Dutchess Hospital Emergency Room.

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