Student Health Center
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center takes pride in providing exceptional health care to all Providence College undergraduate students. Students can expect individualized attention and timely service.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Student Health Center is to enhance and support the health of Providence College undergraduate students. We provide compassionate, inclusive healthcare to all students. We are advocates of healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. Our purpose is to promote overall well-being in a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment and to help students become full and active participants in their healthcare.
Confidentiality
All medical records in the Student Health Center are strictly confidential. Information about a student’s care will be released only with the student’s written permission. All staff adhere to established ethical principles and codes of professional practice, including patient confidentiality. All information concerning students’ visits to the Student Health Center, including their identity, the reason for the visit, and any diagnosis or treatment is considered confidential information.
Excuse Policy
The Providence College Student Health Center, along with most college health centers nationwide, does not provide verification of illness or notes to students requesting a medical excuse for classes or exams. When students request appointments for the purpose of obtaining excuse notes, this reduces the number of available appointments for those students who have immediate healthcare needs. In addition, common medical reasons for missing classes or exams (such as colds, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, etc.) do not lend themselves to retrospective objective confirmation.
Announcements & Advisories (26/27 Academic Year)
10/22/26 – HEALTH ADVISORY: Influenza
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has confirmed that the flu is widespread in Rhode Island. This advisory includes prevention information, symptoms, and information about what to do if you contract the flu. In order to reduce the spread on the Providence College campus, students are reminded to:
- Get a seasonal flu vaccine
- Be vigilant about handwashing
- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Avoid close contact with those who are sick
Influenza (Flu) Symptoms:
The influenza illness can include any or all of the following symptoms:
- Fever (100 degrees or above) or feeling feverish/chills
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle or body aches
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)
Students who are experiencing influenza-like symptoms should please remain in their rooms, check their temperatures and contact the Student Health Center at 401-865-2422. A Student Health Center Staff Member will assist students in following the appropriate influenza protocol. After hours and on weekends, students should call campus EMS at 401-865-2391 for assistance.
Flu & Antiviral Drug Treatment Information
IMPORTANT:
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and RIDOH recommend that people with influenza-like illness remain at home/out of the classroom until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100), or signs of a fever, without the use of fever reducing medications.
- If you have a pre-existing health condition, such as chronic respiratory issues, diabetes, or immunosuppression, call the Student Health Center immediately.
- For additional information, please visit Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov/flu or RIDOH https://health.ri.gov/flu-influenza.
10/13/26 – Student Flu Clinics – Fall 2026
Additional Resources
Student Health Center
Office Visits: By appointment only during the academic year. The Health Center is closed during Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, Easter Break, Spring Break, and the summer.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Lower Davis Hall
401.865.2422
401.865.2809
Public Safety/EMTs
For After-Hours Medical Emergencies (Nights & Weekends)
401.865.2391
