Contact Us:
(240)895-4289
Flu still remains a possibility.
Prevention:
- Get your flu shot- it's not too late!
- Extra hand washing
- Maintain immunity-eat well, sleep and exercise
Do I have the Flu?
Signs and symptoms: more intense than a cold, sudden onset
- Fatique, weakness
- Severe body aches, soreness
- Combination symptoms - headache, dry cough, chest discomfort
- Chills/Fever -all of a sudden
What if I get the Flu?
Treatment: REST, REST, REST
- Increase fluids
- Tylenol, Motrin, or Advil
- Salt water gargles, lozenges
- Don't smoke
Our Mission
St. Mary's College of Maryland Health Services is committed to facilitating the academic excellence of students by providing quality medical and preventative healthcare while educating students about healthy lifestyles in an environment that respects privacy, dignity, and diversity.
Health Services provides:
- Ambulatory medical care
- Self-care clinic
- Evaluation and treatment of acute minor illness or injury
- Immunizations
- Allergy shots (no bee venom)
- Lab test (by physican's order)
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications
- ECP
- First aid supplies
- Referral assistance
- Health education and promotion
In order to provide the most efficient services please be aware of the types of services we offer and the times available. We have MD/NP providers every weekday with hours listed below. A registered nurse is available during all clinic hours to assist with your concerns and offer basic information and self care instructions.
Clinic hours: Monday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MD provider
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MD provider
Wednesday - Friday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nurse Practitioner (NP) providers
Saturdays* 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. RN provider (*when school is open)
Nurses’ Notes:
Winter has been amazing—so warm and no snow. The downside to that is…early budding and allergy season. If you have seasonal allergies be aware that symptoms may begin or increase earlier than usual. “Transplants” from other areas may find themselves sneezing and sniffling. If you have problems with allergy symptoms, come see us –we can help. See below for typical symptoms and helpful hintsJ
Typical symptoms: Treatment:
Sneezing, stuffy nose antihistamines
Watery, Itchy eyes allergy eye drops
Cough or wheezing extra fluids
Morning sore throat remove pollen by: frequent
handwashing
Fatigue leave shoes by the door
and remove outdoor clothes ASAP
New check in procedure: We’re trying to protect your privacy when requesting appointments. You’ll be asked to fill out a brief form to help us know what you need from us. This will minimize the amount of info you’ll need to share at the window when checking in. Please let us know what you think!
