Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Health and Wellness, COVID, Flu, and Taking Care of Yourself

As the weather becomes cooler, it’s important to remain healthy, know about resources available and care for yourself. Health and wellness resources available are listed below, and the Office of Campus Life is committed to your wellbeing.  

If you have a question or are in need of support not listed, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Office of Campus Life in Smith Hall, 315-781-3900, or e-mail campuslife2@hws.edu.

Covid-19

Testing

If you’re not feeling well, we recommend that you are tested for COVID-19 or the flu. The Hubbs Health Center offers rapid PCR testing for both. Health and Human Services will be offering free COVID-19 at-home tests which you can request via U.S. mail to be delivered to your Scandling box.  We will have limited amount of at-home tests available for distribution (without an appointment) at Hubbs Health Center beginning Monday, September 16.

Supplies (Masks, Hand Sanitizer)

If you test positive for COVID-19 and need masks or hand sanitizer, please contact the Office of Campus Life at (315) 781-3900. If you’d like to pick up a mask, they are available at Hubbs and Campus Safety.

Testing Positive

If you test positive for COVID-19, the CDC recommends following similar procedures for flu-like symptoms. As with other illnesses, you should notify your professor and rest. You may use Grab and Go for meal service and Campus Life can provide additional support, such as assistance with meal delivery, if you need. Simply e-mail campuslife2@hws.edu.

While students will often self-isolate, if alternate arrangements are necessary, please contact Campus Life. While we are not requiring routine COVID-19 testing, we encourage everyone to practice good hygiene, handwashing, covering your mouth and nose and wearing a mask if you’re ill. As there is no mandatory isolation period per CDC guidelines, you should return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication. CDC recommends wearing a mask for five days once returning to normal activities.

Flu & COVID-19 Clinics

Flu Clinics

HWS partners with Wegmans to provide on-campus flu clinics to students and employees. Clinics will be held in the Bartlett Theatre in Coxe Hall on:

• Thursday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Thursday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, October 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Monday, October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

This year, HWS has also partnered with Wegmans to provide on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics to students and employees. Clinics will also be held in the Bartlett Theatre in Coxe Hall on:

• Thursday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Thursday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For COVID-19 vaccination, individuals will need to register and a link from the pharmacy will be e-mailed to the campus community closer to the clinic. This is required to determine the amount to bring to campus since specific storage protocols must be followed. The online scheduling link will also allow students or employees to add their insurance information.

The Counseling Center

Group Therapy

Group Therapy can be an important tool for students seeking mental health assistance. To join a therapy group, please contact the Counseling Center by calling (315) 781-3388 or e-mailing counselingcenter@hws.edu to get started!

Counseling 24/7

If you are in need of mental health support after hours or on the weekend, HWS has partnered with Protocall, a crisis counseling service providing support to college students around the country. To connect with Protocall, please dial the Counseling Center (315) 781-3388 and select option 1.

Scheduling Made Easy

Schedule your counseling appointment online! Click here to get started. If you would prefer to schedule over the phone, please call (315) 781-3388 and press 0 to speak with the Office Manager. The counseling center is able to see students for individual therapy sessions on a bi-weekly cadence.  Appointments are offered in-person and virtually. We also offer Mantra Health, a service that provides access to clinicians from all over New York State who may specialize in an area of practice.

Walk-In Urgent Care Hours

The Counseling Center is available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for same day or urgent care appointments. You are welcome to call or stop by the center during these hours if you need to see a therapist for an urgent concern.

The Hubbs Health Center

Online Scheduling

The Hubbs Health Center now offers online scheduling! Please click here to schedule your appointment.

Illness and Injury

The Hubbs Health Center is available for all students regardless of a student’s health insurance. The Health Center is able to treat minor illness and injury. If a student needs a referral for more intense or specific care, the Health Center will connect you and assist with transportation.

Testing and Labs

A variety of tests are available including Covid-19 rapid PCR tests, as well as strep, flu, pregnancy, and urinalysis. If a student needs blood work, the labs can be drawn at the Hubbs Health Center and sent to Geneva General Hospital for processing and review.

Sexual Health

In addition to STI testing and treatment, students can be prescribed birth control, receive pelvic or testicular exams, and receive care, referrals, and/or transportation for reproductive needs. Hubbs offers emergency contraception (i.e. Plan B) free of charge (and is available in a variety of vending machines across campus), and can help students access FOLX for gender affirming care and can assist students with termination care through HeyJane.

Psychiatry

Appointments

The Colleges have partnered with a psychiatrist to provide appointments on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 12noon and Thursdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Appointments with Dr. Achilles are primarily offered via telemedicine. This service is free of charge for students and your insurance will not be billed for the visits. If you are interested in psychiatric care, please find more information here.