Thomas College Health Center
Health Services operate out of the Thomas College Health Center, which is staffed by our nurse practitioner, the Director of Health Services. The Health Center is located on the first floor of Grant Hall and serves both residential and commuter students. Health Center services include treatment services for the acute care of common medical problems of young adults, follow-up care to medical treatment, and referrals. A health care professional works with students and pays close attention to their physical, psychological, and preventative care needs and is able to diagnose, treat, and provide prescriptions. The Health Center partners with the Campus Counselor to provide support and services for students’ emotional and psychological needs.
The Health Center emphasizes important features such as health education and campus outreach programs focused on medical, psychological, and social aspects of healthier lifestyles; preventive immunization; and student participation in planning and prevention. We provide quality treatment services for the acute care of common medical problems of young adults including women/men’s health issues, sports related injuries, and follow-up care.
To better enable the Health Center to provide appropriate medical care, it is important that the completed medical history, physical exam and immunization forms are filed with the Health Center by July. This should include notice of any allergies or special information needed to best meet the health needs of the student. Please note that all students are required by Maine State Law to provide the College with a complete immunization history record before being allowed to register or attend classes. In particular, Maine State Law requires records of two doses of MMR and a Tetanus Diphtheria vaccination within the last 10 years.
Hours
The Health Center services are available walk-in and by appointment during the following hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 12:30pm-6:00pm
Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED
Contact
healthctr@thomas.edu
207-859-1401
Health Services Information and Resources
Confidentiality
The Thomas College Health Services office is designed to ensure a student’s right to privacy. The student is responsible for notifying his or her family or guardian regarding a health problem. A member of the college staff may be notified of a health issue on a need to know basis and may contact parents in the event of an extreme emergency. The policy is designed to maintain the confidentiality necessary for a young adult, yet recognizes the need for families and guardians to be adequately informed.
Families may have questions about their student’s health status. Medical information will not be released without the written consent of the student. Staff will assist with general questions, however principles of patient confidentiality will not be violated.
Emergency Information
Maine General Express Care
(207) 877-3450
211 Main St., Waterville (across from Rite-Aid)
Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00pm
Maine General Medical Center Thayer Center for Health
(207) 872-1000
North St, Waterville
Northern Light Inland Hospital
(207) 861-3000
200 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville
Northern Light Walk-in Care
(207) 861-6140
174 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville
Monday-Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Redington – Fairview General Hospital
(207) 474-5121
46 Fairview Avenue, Skowhegan
Local Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1 Kennedy Memorial Drive,
Waterville – (207) 873-7161
Hannaford
Elm Plaza – Main Street,
Waterville – (207) 877-7552
Hannaford
190 JFK Mall KMD,
Waterville – (207) 872-2182
Oakland Pharmacy
Main Street,
Oakland – (207) 465-4440
Rite Aid Pharmacy
211 Main Street,
Waterville – (207) 877-9004
Shaw’s/Osco on KMD
Waterville – (207) 680-3001
Walmart Pharmacy
Elm Plaza, Waterville Commons Drive,
Waterville – (207) 877-9161
Student Health Insurance Plan
Services at the Health Center are free. However, if you are required to participate in the college health insurance plan, please review the policy information.
All Thomas College Students must have a US-Based Affordable Care Act ACA compliant insurance plan. If students would like to waive the Thomas College insurance plan they need to make sure that the plan they have is ACA compliant.
Off-Campus Hotlines
Family Violence Project
(877) 890-7788
Health Equity Alliance
Bangor: (207) 990-3626; Belfast: (207) 249-8916
Maine AA Hotline
(800) 737-6237
Maine Crisis Hotline (Suicide/Mental Health)
(888) 568-1112
Maine Family Planning
(207) 922-3222
Maine Narcotics Anonymous
(800) 974-0062
Maine Tobacco HelpLine
(800) 207-1230
Sexual Assault Helpline
(800) 871-7741
Local Resources
Family Violence Project
(877) 890-7788
Health Equity Alliance
Bangor: (207) 990-3626; Belfast: (207) 249-8916
Maine AA Hotline
(800) 737-6237
Maine Crisis Hotline (Suicide/Mental Health)
(888) 568-1112
Maine Family Planning
(207) 922-3222
Maine Narcotics Anonymous
(800) 974-0062
Maine Tobacco HelpLine
(800) 207-1230
Sexual Assault Helpline
(800) 871-7741
What to Bring
While the Health Center has a variety of supplies available for students, it is helpful for students to have some health-related items on hand as well. We recommend:
- Antibiotic ointment
- Band Aids
- Cold and flu medicines
- Personal first aid kit (small)
- Personal medications, both prescription and over the counter
- Ready use cold pack or heat pack
- Q-Tips and cotton balls
- Tissues
- Thermometer
- Tylenol