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Health Services

Welcome to Bay Path University's Health Services. Whether you need a physical or a sick visit, students can expect quality, evidence-based care from our Family Nurse Practitioner.

Students can make appointments for a wide range of health care needs, including diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, routine physical exams, and rapid testing for UTI, strep, FLU, or pregnancy. We can order labs you may need for clinicals.

*Please note- We do not prescribe any controlled substances.*

Hours and Location

The Health Service’s office is located on the first floor of Theinert Hall. Appointments are available with the Family Nurse Practitioner on the following days and times:

Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with Health Services Main number at 413-565-1211 or email healthservices@baypath.edu

Services Included

Physical exams including vital signs
Pregnancy testing
Sick visits
Rapid testing for: UTI, Strep, FLU, COVID
Labs that can be ordered via LabCorp
STI testing, including vaginal exams, and cultures
Ear exams, ear impaction, assess for infections
Abdominal pain
Headaches
Allergies
Asthma
Wound care/Cuts/Abrasions
Rashes
Cough/Wheezing
Pink Eye
Suture Removal

Medicat and Required Medical Forms

Bay Path University uses the Medicat medical record system to submit important medical forms, schedule appointments, and log records of medical care at the University.

Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your Medicat account.

You can access Medicat here.

Local Off-Campus Providers

Nearby urgent and reproductive clinics:

PhysicianOne Urgent Care Enfield
55 Hazard Ave
Enfield, CT 06082
860-650-3848
Monday-Friday: 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 9 am – 5 pm
Telehealth visits are available 24/7. Please visit their website to schedule a virtual visit.

Baystate Convenient Care - Longmeadow
21 Dwight Road, Suite 104
Longmeadow, MA 01106
413-795-1302

Tapestry – Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic
1985 Main St
Springfield, MA 01103
413-733-6639
Appointments are required—please call ahead
Monday: 8:30 am – 7 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Nearby Baystate Reference Labs are located at:

Baystate Health & Wellness
21 Dwight Road, Suite 101
Longmeadow, MA 01106
413-322-4000
Monday-Friday: 7 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 11:30 am

Benton Professional Park
265 Benton Drive, Suite 104
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
413-322-4000
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Enfield Professional Park
139 Hazard Avenue, Bldg 4, Unit 13
Enfield, CT 06082
800-778-5599
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm, closed daily from 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Baystate Medical Center
Medical Office Building
2 Medical Center Drive, Suite 105
Springfield, MA 01107
413-322-4000
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 5 pm

Tolosky Center
3300 Main Street
Suite 1D, 1st Floor
Springfield, MA 01107
413-322-4000
Monday – Friday: 7 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 12 pm

Baystate Reference Lab
2 South End Bridge Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
413-322-4000
Monday – Thursday: 7 am – 5 pm, closed daily from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Nearby Emergency Rooms

Bay State Medical Center
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01109
413-794-0000

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St
Springfield, MA 01104
413-748-0000

Holyoke Medical Center
575 Beech St
Holyoke, MA 01040
413-534-2570

Immunization Policy

All students must be immunized in accordance with Massachusetts state law.

Required Immunizations:

TDAP Vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis)
Two doses of MMR Vaccine* (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) Doses given at least four weeks apart, at or after 12 months of age.
Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine* Doses given at 0,1,6 months.
Tuberculosis risk assessment/PPD or IGRA if high risk. TB testing of high-risk students only should take place no sooner than 6 months prior to college entrance.
Meningococcal Vaccine (ACWY) required -< 21 years of age. One dose -> 16 years of age or signed waiver.
Two doses of Varicella Vaccine*(Chicken pox). Doses given at least 4 weeks apart.

Recommended Immunizations:

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Hepatitis A
Pneumococcal vaccine if indicated
Meningitis B Trumenba or Bexsero
Influenza (annually)

* Laboratory proof of immunity is acceptable for MMR, hepatitis B, and varicella requirements. Reliable history of varicella documented by a health care provider or birth before 1980 in the United States is acceptable for the varicella requirement. Birth before 1957 in the U.S. is acceptable for the MMR requirement.

Emergencies

In the case of a medical emergency call 9-1-1. If on the Longmeadow or East Longmeadow campus, have someone else call Campus Public Safety at 413.565.1225 (if using a campus phone dial extension 1225). All officers are trained First Responders.

Please Note: There is no charge to be seen in Health Services. You may incur charges for labs or prescriptions from your health insurance carrier.

If Health Services is closed and you have a medical urgency that needs assessment within a day, seek care at a local emergency room or urgent care facility.

If you have non-urgent clinical concerns and have the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you can contact a 24/7 nurse line that can answer health questions. Please call 1.888.247.BLUE (2583).

Students should contact Health Services directly regarding questions about their health or medical records. A signed HIPPA release is required for the Health Center staff to communicate with any other individual.

Contact Info

Dionne Botas, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Health Services

413.565.1211