Services

Prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment are offered for colds, sore throats, headaches, stomach ailments and any other type of injury requiring urgent/emergent care. Additional services include counseling about sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing, throat cultures, blood pressure measurement, weight checks and immunization administration. Free condoms are available in the Health Services office as part of our ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention program. Health-related resources are available to use or borrow.

Health Records

All health records will be confidentially maintained by the BCC Health Services office. These records may include, but are not limited to, immunizations, physical examinations, TB testing, examination and follow-up treatment by the college physician, referrals, and Hepatitis B administration.

Any request by a student for his/her health record requires a signed authorization from the student. Release of any other medical records to college or contractual agencies is only with the expressed approval of the student.

Feel free to stop by and talk with our health care counselor about any health concern. Appropriate referrals to community practitioners and agencies can be arranged, and a medical doctor is available during the academic year to meet with you.

Physician's clinic day's and hours

Dr. Marjorie DeVries, MD from Family Practice Associates has clinic office hours on Mondays from 9:00 am to 11 am.

Smoke ender's clinic

A representative from the Berkshire Breathing Room will be on campus every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm for appointments. If youÕve been thinking about quitting please stop in to health services for more information.