Simmons College Health Center
Call ahead for an appointment: 617-521-1002
No walk-ins. Same day appointments are available for urgent care.
During the academic year, the Health Center is open during the following hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays After Hours Care: To contact a health provider after hours for urgent care call Simmons Public Safety at 617-521-1112 and ask them to contact the health care provider on call.
The Museum School provides health services for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students through the Simmons College Health Center located on the nearby Simmons College residence campus. The Health Center provides primary medical care on site, and refers students who require specialty care to providers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard teaching hospital.
The Museum School's student health insurance, offered through Consolidated Health Plans, covers the entire cost of your visit to the Health Center with no co-payments or deductibles. If you are covered by any other insurance plan you are welcome to use the Simmons College Health Center, but you must pay at the time of your visit. The Health Center can provide you with a receipt for your visit that you may later submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
Services are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day during the academic year either at the Center, or when the Center is closed, by telephone contact with the provider on call. Some services are also available in the summer. The Simmons health center is staffed by registered nurses, nurse practitioners and Board Certified physicians.
Services available include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries
- Emergency contraception ("Morning After" pills)
- Immunizations
- Gynecological care including: routine gynecological exams; contraception; diagnosis and treatment of gynecological illness; pregnancy testing
- Physical exams
- Management of chronic disease, including asthma
- Nutritional counseling
Health Center Clinic Hours for March 5-9
Simmons College Health Center will have reduced clinic hours from March 5-9 (Simmons College Spring Break) Monday: 1– 4pm Wednesday & Friday: 11am – 3pm Closed Tuesday & Thursday
A health care provider is on call for urgent care whenever the Health Center is closed. Contact Public Safety @ 617-521-1112 to reach the provider on-call. Health Center will resume regular hours on March 12, 2012
MFA and MAT Tufts Health Insurance
Phone: 617-627-3350 ~ Fax: 617-627-3592
Monday – Thursday 8a.m. – 7p.m., Friday 8a.m.-6p.m., Saturday 10:30a.m.-5:0opm
If you are a graduate student and have signed up for the school's Health Insurance, your primary health care provider is on the Tufts Campus.
All matriculated students at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, have access to the School’s Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS). The CMHS is a service located on-site at the Museum School and is facilitated through a partnership with Boston Institute of Psychotherapy (BIP). CMHS counselors are licensed professionals who have private practices, and who bring a wide and diverse range of specialties and experiences.
CMHS services are free for our students. Counselors are available Monday – Friday for scheduled appointments (drop in hours are available); services are offered to students during the academic year (September –May). All sessions are confidential. When appropriate, CMHS staff will refer students to qualified community resources for ongoing or specialized care.
Frequent counseling concerns addressed through CMHS include: adjusting to college; alcohol and drug issues; anxiety and/or depression; artists block, bereavement; dealing with life transitions; eating and body image; family issues or conflicts; isolation and/or loneliness; psychopharmacology; relationship issues; sexuality/sexual orientation; stress; time management; and more.
CMHS is located in the lower level of B-Building in rooms B025 and B027.
Marino Fitness Center at Northeastern University
The Museum School has partnered with Northeastern University (NU) for access to the Marino Center Fitness Facility for the very attractive rate of $325 for the academic year (September 1 - May 14); that averages out to only $36 a month! This gives Museum School students access to state-of-the-art equipment and fitness facilities just minutes away from 230 The Fenway. For cost, convenience, and the quality of these facilities, this is a deal that can’t be beat!
What does Membership Include?
Membership includes full access to the Marino Center (note: special classes such as aerobics, yoga or personal training are available for an additional cost), Squashbusters facility, and Cabot Gym (includes access to a 6-lane indoor swimming pool); membership does not include participation in NU intramurals.
What are the terms of membership?
Membership begins September 1 and runs through May 14. You can join anytime during the semester but the rate will NOT be pro-rated regardless of the start date (i.e. no matter when you sign up it the cost will be $325).
Participants are required to sign a waiver and code of conduct agreement; compliance with all NU rules and regulations is required at all times. Violations of the code of conduct are subject to NU policies, including the right to terminate membership if deemed appropriate. Only students who are matriculated and enrolled in day classes are eligible for this benefit.
How do I join?
Membership for the Fall term begins September 1. Payment must be made in person to the SMFA Business office before membership can begin; payment must be made in full; partial or monthly payments are not possible. Payment may be made in cash, by check (made out to: SMFA) or with a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). NOTE: it is NOT possible to include the gym membership in the Museum School billing amount.
If you are interested in touring the NU facility you may do so by going to the Marino Center service desk at 360 Huntington Avenue; please indicate that you are a Museum School student when requesting the tour.
Boston YMCA The YMCA of Greater Boston offers a deep student discount to Museum School students at the Huntington Avenue branch. Tufts University Athletic Facilities Students who are enrolled in one of the degree-granting programs may take advantage of the Tufts Athletics Department and participate in any activity or club as well as access the numerous athletic facilities on the Tufts campus. |
 Consolidated Health Plans and School of the Museum of Fine Arts have customized this student health insurance plan to meet the needs of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. Download the 2011-2012 Benefits Brochure and the Express Scripts Prescription Drug Claim Form under Guides and Forms. MFA and MAT Tufts Health Insurance If you are a graduate (MFA and MAT) student and have signed up for the school's Health Insurance, your insurance provider ist Aetna Student Health.
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Fitness Center
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NEU Gym Membership Information 2010-2011
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All the information you need to sign up for a membership with the Northeastern University Marino Center.
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Counseling and Mental Health Services
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CMHS Brochure 2011-2012
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Health
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Simmons Health Center Info and Map
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Guide to Substance Abuse Prevention
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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Preparedness Plan
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Clearing the Air: Guide to Smoking Cessation
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From the National Cancer Institute.
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SMFA Health Insurance: Consolidated Health
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Consolidated Health Plans 2011-2012 Benefits Brochure
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EXPRESS SCRIPTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG CLAIM FORM
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Reports
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Fenway Air Quality Report
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Mission Hill Air Quality Report, Nov 2009
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Student Affairs and Consolidated Health Plans are excited to bring you Student Health 101 – an online health magazine that delivers up-to-date information on the health issues that face today's college students. Starting in September, you’ll receive monthly Student Health 101 issues through email, with great articles to help you get the most out of your time in college – and don’t miss the chances to win great prizes, from iPods to Spring Break trips and more just for reading Student Health 101.
The following websites and hotlines provide useful information on a variety of health and wellness topics. Note: Information found in the following links should not be considered "official" Museum School information. While we believe that you will find much interesting and valuable material within the pages, you should know that the information, views, or opinions contained within these pages or files linked to this page are strictly those of their authors.
If you have or someone you care about has experienced sexual violence, you are not alone. You may have many questions but are unsure where to find answers. BARCC is committed to giving survivors and their families and friends the resources they need to reclaim their lives and begin healing, to raising awareness of the issues survivors face, and to ending sexual violence through healing and social change.
Boston Vegetarian Society: BVS seeks to help people, animals, and the environment by promoting a vegetarian way of life. We provide education, community support, and outreach to encourage healthy plant-based eating and compassionate, earth-friendly living.
The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline: 617.267.9001 or Toll-free: 888.340.4528 Peer Listening Line: 617.267.2535 or Toll-free: 800.399.PEER You can receive help, information, referrals, and support for a range of issues without being judged or rushed into any decision you are not prepared to make. Across the country, Fenway's HelpLines are a source of support. Talk to our trained volunteers about safer sex, coming out, where to find gay-friendly establishments, HIV and AIDS, depression, suicide, and anti-gay/lesbian harassment and violence. No matter what is on your mind, we are here to encourage and ensure you that you are not alone. HIV and Hepatitis Testing and Services: Fenway Health provides HIV antibody testing that is completely confidential. We also offer confidential pre- and post-test counseling to help you deal with the issues that surround your decision to test and the impact of knowing your HIV status. Fenway Health also offers free vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B. Go Ask Alice! is a health Q&A Internet resource. It provides readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information and a range of thoughtful perspectives so that they can make responsible decisions concerning their health and well-being.
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association: MEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. MEDA's mission is to prevent the continuing spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection.
Boston: 617.247.0220 or Toll-Free: 877.870.4673 Samaritans’ purpose is to alleviate despair, isolation, distress and suicidal feelings among individuals in our community, 24 hours a day; to educate the public about suicide prevention; and to reduce the stigma associated with suicide. We accomplish this through services that emphasize confidential, nonjudgmental, and compassionate listening.
Your online resource for college mental health. Learn more about protecting your emotional health and what to do if you or a friend are struggling with mental health issues. |