Services & Information
Simmons Health Services, located on the Simmons Residence Campus, offers health care to Simmons Undergraduate and Graduate students. The Health Center is staffed by Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners (and Simmons FNP Students) and a Family Physician; Additional part-time providers include a Registered Dietitian and Psychiatric consultant. Services are available by appointment at the Health Center during regularly-scheduled clinic hours.
Services available at the Health Center
- Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries
- Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
- Gynecological care including: routine gynecological exams, contraception counseling and prescription, diagnosis and treatment of gynecological illness, UTI diagnosis and treatment, pregnancy testing and referrals.
- Physical exams (Annual physical with pap smear, Athletic clearance, Clearance exams for study abroad, Health Science majors, Jumpstart/Headstart, etc.)
- Management of chronic diseases
- Emergency contraception ("morning after" pills)
- Tuberculosis screening
- Nutritional counseling/Eating Disorder specialization
- Care of sports-related injuries
- Mental Health treatment (depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD)
- Continuation of existing treatments, eg Allergy shots
- Care coordination and referrals
- Nutritional Counseling: Simmons students are eligible for free nutrition counseling and support by Registered Dietitian Marissa Johnson. Appointments can be made over the phone at (617) 521-1020 or in person at the Health Center on the residence campus.