Welcome to Health Services: Your Campus Clinic
At Roger Williams University Health Services, we offer convenient, student-centered medical care to support your health and academic success. Our experienced medical staff provide treatment for common illnesses and injuries, preventive care, basic lab services, and health and wellness education in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Our goal is to support the health and well-being of Roger Williams University students so they can thrive academically and personally.
About Health Services
We are located in the Center for Student Development on the second floor. Contact us at health@rwu.edu or call 401-254-3156.
Healthcare services are available to all full-time students who are actively enrolled in classes. Student fees cover the cost of clinic visits. Additional charges may apply for medications, laboratory tests, and certain medical supplies. Payments can be made by cash or charged to your student account (Bursar bill).
Clinic Hours
Health Services is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM during the academic school year. The clinic is closed on weekends and University holidays. During winter, spring and summer break, the clinic is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Make An Appointment
Health Services is an appointment based clinic. Appointments can be scheduled online through the student health portal or by calling Health Services at 401-254-3156.
Same-day appointments are often available for urgent concerns.
Before your visit, please:
- Complete the General Intake Form in the Student Health Portal.
- Bring a copy of your current insurance card.
- Check-in for your appointment in Room 211 on the second floor of CSD.
If you cannot keep your scheduled appointment, please cancel your appointment as soon possible. No shows will be charged $25.00.
When Health Services is Closed
If you need medical care outside of Health Services hours:
- Call Public Safety (401-254-3333) if you are on campus
- Call 911 for emergencies
- Seek care at a nearby urgent care or hospital emergency department
Additional after-hours resources are available on our Emergency & After-Hours Care menu located below.
Transportation options to access off-campus health care include RWU Zipcars or an Uber.
Services We Provide
Acute Illnesses:
- Cough/Cold/Flu
- Rashes/Bug Bite
- Fever
- Ear Problem
- Eye Problem
- Headache
- Stomach Symptoms
- Urinary Tract Infections
- GYN Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Minor injuries
Removal of Stitches or Staples (bring medical documentation of suture removal date to your appointment)
STI Evaluation & Treatment
Contraceptives (Birth Control)
Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap)
Basic Wound Care
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
Laboratory Testing
Onsite physical therapy (Tuesday & Thursday mornings at the Rec Center)
Registered Dietitian appointments
Tobacco Cessation Services
Health Education & Wellness Information
Over the counter medications available for purchase: Emergency Contraception, Zyrtec, Pepcid, Mucinex, Benadryl, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Robitussin DM, throat lozenges. No appointment necessary to purchase these medications.
Services Not Available
Treatment of Chronic Illnesses (Diabetes, Asthma, Seizures)
Dental Problems
Routine Physical Exams
Controlled Substance Prescriptions (including ADHD/ADD medications)
Injuries Requiring Sutures/Staples
Allergy Shots - Student's requiring allergy shots must be followed by an Allergy Specialist. List of Local Allergy Specialists provided below.
Fees & Insurance
There is no fee for a clinic visits (covered by student fees).
Fees may apply for laboratory tests, medications, and certain medical supplies.
Students may access care at Health Services regardless of their health insurance coverage.
Health Insurance Requirement
Roger Williams University (RWU) requires all full-time students to have adequate health insurance coverage to ensure access to medical care both on and off campus. This includes both residential and commuter undergraduate students, as well as law and international students.
Students may satisfy this requirement in one of the following ways:
- Enroll in the RWU Student Health Insurance Plan, offered through University Health Plans
- Use your own insurance plan (through a parent, employer, or private insurance plan)
Students who already have insurance must submit a waiver each year showing that your plan meets the University's requirements. If you do not submit a waiver by the deadline, you will be automatically enrolled in the RWU plan and billed. International students are automatically enrolled in the University's plan unless an approved waiver is submitted.
All insurance plans must provide access to comprehensive medical care in Rhode Island, including urgent care, emergency room, hospitalization, mental health services, specialty care (dermatology, orthopedics, gynecology), laboratory and diagnostic testing, and prescription medications
RWU Student Health Insurance Plan 2025-2026
Roger Williams University partners with University Health Plans to offer a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) designed to support students' health and well-being. The plan provides comprehensive medical coverage both on and off campus, ensuring students have access to medical care when and where they need it.
- Coverage period: August 14, 2025 to August 13, 2026
- Annual premium: $3,418
- Insurance Carrier: Wellfleet (PPO network through Cigna)
Students are automatically enrolled in the University-sponsored student health insurance plan unless they submit a waiver demonstrating comparable coverage.
Full-time graduate students with 6+ credits can opt in to enroll in the RWU student health insurance plan.
For full plan details, coverage information, costs and important deadlines: Detailed information about the University's Student Health Insurance Plan and premium.
Waiver Option
Students who already have comparable health insurance may waive the University's plan by submitting proof of coverage.
You must submit a waiver every year (even if you waived it before). Prior approvals do not carry over to the next year.
To qualify for a waiver, a student's existing plan must:
- Be ACA-compliant and U.S.-based
- Include coverage for urgent care, emergency services, hospitalizations, mental health services, specialty care, laboratory and diagnostic testing, and prescription medications
- Offer accessible care in Rhode Island
Plans that provide emergency-only coverage or limited access in the U.S. will not be accepted.
We urge you to to consider your health insurance coverage a top priority. Before you waive the University's plan, please ensure that your current plan provides comprehensive medical coverage in Rhode Island.
Having the right coverage helps students stay healthy, succeed academically, and avoid unexpected medical costs.
Enroll in Health Insurance Now
Sign up for the RWU Student Health Insurance Plan for the current academic year.
Submit Health Insurance Waiver Already have coverage? Submit your waiver with proof of insurance by the deadline.
New/Incoming Student Health Requirements
All incoming students at Roger Williams University must complete required health forms and meet immunization and insurance requirements before arriving on campus.
Failure to complete these requirements may result in a hold on your account and you will not be permitted to move in or attend classes until cleared.
What You Need to Do
1. Submit Required Health Forms
Complete all forms through the RWU student health portal
- Immunization Record (signed by healthcare provider)
- Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening Questionnaire
- Emergency Contact & Consent forms
- Health History form
Forms are typically available in the portal after course registration and should be completed by July 1st for fall enrollment.
2. Meet Immunization Requirements
In accordance with Rhode Island state law, students must provide proof of the following vaccinations:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 doses
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) - within the past 10 years
- Hepatitis B - 3 doses
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses or proof of immunity
- Meningococcal (Meningococcal conjugate or MenACWY) - 1 dose at age 16 or older
3. Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
- All students must complete a TB risk screening questionnaire
- Additional testing (PPD or chest X-ray) is required if at risk. You will receive a secure message informing you that additional testing is needed.
4. Health Insurance Requirement
All full-time undergraduate students, law students, and international students must have active health insurance. You can meet this requirement by:
- Enrolling in the RWU Student Health Insurance Plan
- Using your own insurance plan (through a parent, employer, or private insurance plan)
Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
Resources
The student health portal is a secure, convenient way to manage your healthcare online. The portal enables you to:
- Schedule or cancel an appointment
- Send and receive secure messages from healthcare providers
- Access required health forms
- Upload required health documents
- View patient education material
To get started --> Student Health Portal
Secure messaging should not be used for urgent situations.
If you have questions or difficulty accessing the health portal, call Health Services at 401-254-3156 during normal business hours.
Emergency & After-Hours Medical Care
Bristol County Medical Center Urgent Care (Adults – 18 years of age & older)
1180 Hope St
Bristol, RI
401-253-8900
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 8 AM – 12 PM
Sunday Closed
Southcoast Health Urgent Care
450 William S. Canning Blvd
Fall River, MA
508-973-0250
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8 PM
Weekends 9 AM – 5 PM
Brown University Health Urgent Care
1360 West Main Rd
Middletown, RI
401-606-3110
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 8 PM
Weekends 8 AM – 6 PM
Newport Hospital
20 Powel Ave
Newport, RI
401-846-6400
Open 24/7
Saint Anne’s Hospital
795 Middle St
Fall River, MA
508-674-5600
Open 24/7
Asthma & Allergy Associates
Dr. Zwetchkenbaum
1056 Hope Street Providence, RI
401-751-1235
ENT & Allergy Inc.
Dr. Andreozzi
400 Warren Ave Unit 2L, 2nd floor, East Providence, RI
401-435-5644
Allergy and Asthma Centers of Rhode Island
Dr. Settipane
Dr. Gaines
450 Veterans Memorial Parkway Bldg 15
East Providence, RI
401-331-8426
Local Pharmacies
CVS
400 Metacom Ave
Bristol, RI
401-253-2050
CVS
10 Turnpike Ave
Portsmouth, RI
401-682-2063
Walgreens
580 Metacom Ave
Bristol, RI
401-253-2723
Other Local Hospitals
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St.
Providence, RI
401-444-4000
Women and Infants Hospital
101 Dudley St.
Providence, RI
401-274-1100
Miriam Hospital (Travel and Immunology Clinic)
401-793-2500
164 Summit Ave.
Providence, RI
Roger Williams Medical Center
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI
401-456-2000
Women’s Care
Planned Parenthood of RI
111 Point St.
Providence, RI
401-421-8620
East Bay Community Action Program
6 John Chafee Blvd
401-848-2160
Newport, RI (STI appointments available walk-in bases on a sliding scale fee) Annual GYN physicals for existing patients)
Mental Health
East Bay Mental Health Center
610 Wampanoag Trail
Riverside, RI
401-431-9870
CVS offers same-day delivery of prescription medications using Shipt. Students must be a member to be eligible for this service. Visit the Shipt website for information and to become a member.
Medications are delivered to the Mail Room. Students are responsible for picking up their medications.
Class Absence Due to Illness Policy
Health Services does not provide medical excuse notes for routine class absences due to illness. If you are ill and miss class, please notify your professors directly and work with them to make up any missed coursework or exams.
Students can be evaluated at Health Services for illness, treatment, and guidance on when it is safe to return to class. Students who are seen in Health Services by a health care provider will be advised to email their professor(s) regarding their class absence and "cc" the provider that treated them on the email. This allows the provider to confirm the clinic visit and communicate with the professor(s) if necessary.
Faculty notification will be provided for student's with a head concussion, mono infection, or flu-like illness which could result in missing class for more than 3 days.
For Students
At RWU Health Services, your privacy is a priority. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your personal and medical information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and other applicable regulations.
Your Privacy Matters
- Your health information is kept private and secure
- Visits to Health Services are confidential
- Information is not shared with parents, professors, or other non-medical University staff without your permission
When Information May Be Shared
There are a few situations where Health Services may be required to share information:
- With your written consent
- In a medical emergency to ensure your safety
- When required by law or public health guidelines
- If there is a concern about serious risk to you or others
In the event of an emergency situation requiring hospitalization where it is impossible to obtain a student's consent, the parent or legal guardian will be notified by the hospital.
Students can request the release of medical information to outside providers by completing the Authorization for Disclosure of Medical Information
For Parents/Guardians
Health Services staff are bound by laws governing confidentiality which applies to all individuals eighteen years of age or older. We will not be able to discuss PHI with you without the prior consent of your son or daughter. We encourage students to communicate with their parents about their medical issues to keep parents informed.
In the event of a life-threatening/emergency situation requiring hospitalization where it is impossible to obtain a student's consent, the parent or guardian will be notified by the hospital.
If you become concerned about the health or well being of your son or daughter, please do not hesitate to call. If it is urgent and Health Services is closed, contact Public Safety.
Health Service - (401) 254-3156
Public Safety - (401) 254-3333
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on respiratory viruses in response to the decreasing risk that COVID-19 poses to the population. This updated guidance includes strategies to protect people at highest risk of getting seriously ill and provides recommendations for people with common viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Roger Williams University has updated its protocols to align with this new guidance.
Protect Yourself from Getting Sick:
Stay up to date with vaccination to protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. This includes flu, COVID-19, and RSV if eligible.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Practice good hygiene by covering coughs and sneezes, wash or sanitize hands often, and clean frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Take steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in more fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.
If You Are Sick:
- To prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, stay home and away from others if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, congestion, body aches, fatigue, etc.
- COVID and Flu testing is available in Health Services for students who are symptomatic. Students are encouraged to bring a supply of “at home”/rapid COVID antigen tests to campus with them.
- Schedule an appointment at Health Services if you would like to be seen by a medical provider.
- Stay home and away from others until:
- At least 24 hours after your symptoms are getting better overall, AND
- You have been fever-free (temp < 100.4 F) for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications
- Students are responsible for notifying their professors about any illness resulting in absence of class.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19:
- Isolate in your residence hall room or off-campus house.
- Resume normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, your symptoms are getting better overall AND you remain fever-free without using fever-reducing medications
- Take added precautions over the next five (5) days after time at home and away from others is over:
- Wear a well-fitting mask while around others while indoors
- Enhance hygiene practices
- Keep a distance from others
- Students do not need to report a positive test result to Health Services and no longer have to complete the COVID-Self Reporting Form.
Forms
Students who are under the age of 18 years old must have parental consent to receive care at Health Services.
Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor Form - Print out and complete the form, then upload in the student health portal.
Students who for medical or religious reasons decline Rhode Island state mandated vaccines, must complete the medical exemption form and/or religious exemption form.
Print out and complete the form, then upload the form in the student health portal under immunizations record.
If a student answers yes to any question on the Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening Questionnaire, additional testing is required.
Complete -> Tuberculosis (TB) Testing Documentation Form
Print out the form, bring it to your health care provider to complete, then upload the form in the student health portal.
Students must provide authorization to allow RWU Health Services to share specific health information to other designated individuals.
This requires completing the Authorization to Disclose Medical Information form.
Before completing the form, keep in mind the following:
- You must clearly identify who is authorized to receive your information.
- You can specify what type of information may be shared (e.g., clinic notes, immunization records, lab results, billing information).
- You may limit the authorization to a specific time period.
- You can revoke this authorization at any time in writing.
Health/Wellness Resources
If you sustain a mild head injury or concussion should seek evaluation at Health Services. Student athletes should see an Athletic Trainer for evaluation. You may be referred to an Emergency Room if diagnostic imaging is indicated.
If you gave been involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in a head injury or concussion, go directly to the nearest Emergency Room or call 911 if you have:
- Loss of consciousness (even briefly)
- Severe or worsening headache
- Repeated vomiting
- Confusion, dizziness, or trouble staying awake
- Vision changes or slurred speech
- Neck pain or suspected spinal injury as
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head which results in temporary loss of normal brain function. A concussion can cause a variety of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms, and can range from mild to severe. The signs and symptoms of a concussion may be subtle and may not show up immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or even longer.
You may experience the following symptoms: headache, fatigue, mental fogginess, confusion, difficulty concentrating, delayed reaction time, memory problems, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, balance problems, light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, difficulty sleeping, feeling unusually irritable, sad or nervous.
Health Service's providers and Athletic Trainers can evaluate, treat, and provide follow-up care as well as assist with communication to professors.
The following are websites that provide additional information about concussion.
Students have the opportunity to meet virtually with a registered dietitian at a time that is convenient for the student. Any student interested in discussing food allergies, weight management, or any other food related concerns is encouraged to schedule an appointment. The service is free and available to all students.
The appointments are 30 minutes.
Take advantage of this great opportunity. Call Health Services at 401-254-3156 to schedule an appointment.
Your sexual health is an important part of your overall well-being. Health Services provides confidential, non-judgmental care to support students in making informed, healthy decisions.
Know the facts...
- Anyone who is sexually active (oral, vaginal or anal sex) can get a exually transmitted infection (STI)
- About 1 in 4 college students has an STI
- Most people who have an STI don't have any symptoms
- The only way to be sure you don't have an STI is to get tested regularly
- The good news is that many STIs are curable, and all are treatable
STI Testing and Treatment
We offer confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Other common infections
Many STI services are free or low-cost for students. If there are any charges, we will explain them before services are provided.
When Should I Get Tested
Consider getting tested if you:
- Are sexually active (especially with new or multiple partners)
- Have symptoms such as unusual discharge, pain or sores
- Had unprotected sex
- Were notified that a partner tested positive
All sexually active young adults should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia at least once a year. More frequent testing may be recommended or desired.
It can take up to 2 weeks after an exposure for tests to accurately detect gonorrhea and chlamydia. If your last sexual contact was recent, please wait 14 days before testing or call us if you have concerns.
What to Expect
- Simple and quick testing (urine sample, blood test, or swab depending on needs)
- Private consultation with a nurse practitioner
- Clear guidance on results and next steps
- Treatment and follow-up care if needed
Prevention & Protection
Protect yourself and your partners by:
- Using condoms consistently
- Getting tested regularly
- Communicating openly with partners
- Considering vaccinations (such as HPV vaccine)
- Considering Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) if indicated
Birth Control & Sexual Health Counseling
We provide education and support around:
- Birth control options
- Emergency contraception
- Healthy relationships and consent
- Sexual wellness questions
Meet the Health Services Team
Anne Mitchell, MSN, APRN (she/her)
Director Of Health Services
Nurse Practitioner
Geoffrey Hamilton, MD (he/him)
Physician
Sara Campion-Egan, MSN, APRN (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner
Colleen Perlak-Soto, MSN, APRN (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner
June Bjerregaard, MSN, APRN (she/her)
Nurse Practitioner
Ana Cabral, CMA (she/her)
Certified Medical Assistant
Miangelie Gonzalez (she/her)
Medical Assistant
Jennifer Vieira (she/her)
Secretary