Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can commuter students be seen at Student Health Services?

A. Yes. To be seen at the Student Health Services  you will need  a completed health form, which includes a list of immunizations and a completed physical exam. It doesn't matter what health insurance you have, students are seen at Health Services free of charge. If we need to do lab work or xrays we will have to go through your health insurance, and you will be responsible for the charges your insurance does not cover.

Q. Do you perform gynecological exams at Health Services?

A. We have a part-time gynecologist on staff, her name is Dr. Sofi Melenevskaya. She performs gynecological exams every Monday morning. You can get an appointment with her through one of the nurses at Health Services. We, also, have full time Nurse Practitioners on staff who can see students for any gynecological problems.

Q. If I missed a class due to illness, can I get a class excuse from Health Services?

A. Starting Spring semester 2005, we will no longer be giving class excuses for illnesses.  If you are too ill to attend class, it is important that you make arrangements with your professor.

Q. Can you do x-rays, blood work, throat cultures, or urinalysis at the Student Health Service?

(1)  If you need an x-ray for an injury or problem, you can be seen at Health Services. We would fill out a requisition for the x-ray and send you to Metrowest Medical Center to get it done. The cost of the test would  be billed to your health insurance, and you would be responsible for any cost not paid by your insurance.

(2)  We can perform urinalysis here at Health Services to rule out Urinary Tract Infections, and we will treat you based on the results. Blood work , throat cultures, and urine cultures can also be done here, but they will need to be sent out to a local lab for testing. The lab test will be billed to your health insurance.