Hours

Academic Year Hours

• Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays: closed

Location

94 Pilgrim Road, Boston
Phone: 617-521-1020 Fax: 617-521-3467

The Simmons Health Center is located on the Simmons Residence Campus, next to the Holmes Athletics Center. You can find it here on Campus Maps.

Emergency and After-Hours Care

In a life-threatening emergency on campus, call Simmons Public Safety at 617-521-1111. Off campus, call 911.

Many insurance providers offer a 24/7 "nurse line" or similar where a medical provider is available to answer questions. If you have the Simmons Student Insurance Plan, that number is 1-888-247-BLUE (2583). If you have another insurance plan, consult your insurance card or the company’s website to find out if this option is available for you.

When to Go to an Urgent Care Center

• If providers on campus are not available, visiting an urgent care center can save you time and money compared to an emergency department.
• Examples of care available through urgent care:
  • Sprains
  • Minor animal bites or stings
  • Minor cuts or burns
  • Dehydration
  • Pink eye
  • Rashes or other skin issues
  • Primary care concerns (if unable to see primary care provider)

Local Urgent Care

• Beth Israel Lahey Health Urgent Care – Chestnut Hill | BIDMC
  Chestnut Hill Square, MA (617) 278-8500
  Approximately 4.5 miles from residence campus, best accessed via car/rideshare or T green line (D train) to Chestnut Hill
• Mass General Brigham Urgent Care: Walk-In Clinics Near Boston, MA
  137 Stuart St., Boston Suite A7 (617) 393-5059
  Approximately 3 miles from residence campus, best accessed by T green line to Boylston
  1285 Beacon Street, Brookline (617) 751-6205
  Approximately 1 mile from residence campus, best accessed by car/rideshare or T green line (C train) to Coolidge Corner
• PhysicianOne Urgent Care: Walk-in Clinic, Illness & Injury Treatment
  1210 Boylston Street
  Chestnut Hill, MA (617) 608-3215
  Approximately 4 miles from residence campus, best accessed by car/rideshare or T green line (D train) to Chestnut Hill

When to Go to a Hospital Emergency Department

• Students needing more complex emergency care should call 911 or seek care at the closest emergency department.
• Examples of reasons to visit the emergency department:
  • Chest pain or difficulty breathing
  • Serious burns, cuts, or lacerations
  • Broken bones or dislocated joints
  • Fainting, changes in mental state, or slurred speech
  • Head or eye injuries
  • Weakness and/or numbness in one side
  • You should also visit the emergency department if another provider instructs you to do so, or if it’s your only option at the current time and location.