Emergencies and Off-Campus Care
The following is helpful information for emergency care and off-campus resources. Most of this information can also be found on our Health Care Options for Students worksheet. Please review the resources below containing information about local emergency rooms and walk in clinics, pharmacies, travel clinics, referrals to specialists, and access to Emergency Contracption.
Emergency Rooms
Urgent Care and Walk- in Clinics
Local Pharmacies
Tests, Medications and Referrals
Travel Clinics
Access to Emergency Contraception, aka the "Morning After Pill"
Note: Off-campus resources are not affiliated with Bentley University.
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Emergency Rooms:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street, Newton
617.243.6193
Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Mount Auburn Hospital
330 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
617.499.5025
Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinics
Waltham Urgent Care Center
(8 minutes from campus)
9 Hope Ave., Waltham
617-243-5590
Walk-In Hours:
Open 9:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m., 7 days per week
Mt. Auburn Hospital Walk-In Center
Located on shuttle route
(18 minutes from campus)
330 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
617.499.5065
Walk-In Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Local Pharmacies:
Osco (at Shaw’s Supermarket)
Located on shuttle route
535 Trapelo Road, Belmont 617.489.6542
Walgreens
15 Main St., Waltham 781.642.8711
20 Weston St., Waltham 781.891.9525
CVS
894 Main St., Waltham 781.894.1600
Lexington St., Waltham 781.893.2070
23-81 Linden St., Waltham 781.894.4522
Watertown Sq., Watertown 617.926.6660
Brooks Pharmacy
1070 Lexington St., Waltham 781.899.5764
Johnson Drugs
577 Main St., Waltham 781.893.3870
Tests, Medications and Referrals
The Center for Health and Wellness has a network of clinicians and specialists that we refer to. The costs of lab tests, medications, X-rays and off-campus referrals are the full responsibility of the student. Please be aware of how your particular insurance works, what restrictions apply, especially if you are covered by an HMO. Prior approval by your Primary Care Provider may be becessary before lab tests or medications are ordered and before referrals are made.
Travel Clinics:
For all Travel Clinics:
Check your insurance coverage, not all preventative vaccinations are covered. Bring all prior immunization records to your appointment. Most of the clinics below work on an "appointment only" system. Be sure to schedule an appointment 4-6 weeks prior to your departure.
Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine http://www.mtauburn.caregroup.org/clinicalservices/travelmed.htm
330 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge
617.492.3500
Monday to Friday with some evening and Saturday hours
Group consultations are available
By appointment only
St. Elizabeth's Hospital Occupational Health & Travel Dept.
http://www.caritas-semc.org/OPage.asp?PageID=OTH000043
Dr. Soslow, Director/Mary Theresa DiPerri NP
736 Cambridge St.,Brighton, MA
617.789.2430
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
By appointment only
Massachusetts General Hospital Traveler's Advice and Immunizations Center
http://www2.massgeneral.org/id/clinical_practice/travel_advice/
100 Blossom Street 5th floor (back of the hospital) Boston, MA
617-724-6454-Please call 1-866-211-6588 to register with the Hospital before calling to make and appointment.
Monday-Friday with some evening hours
By appointment only
Logan Airport International Health Center
1 Harbor Side Drive Boston, MA
617-568-6500
Cash or Credit only-they do not accept insurance
Children's Hospital Travel and Geographical Medicine Clinic
http://www.childrenshospital.org/clinicalservices/Site1913/mainpageS1913P0.html
300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA
617-355-5945-leave a message they return calls
Children and Adults
By appointment only
Beth Israel Hospital Travel Medicine and Immunizations Program Clinic
http://www.bidmc.org/CentersandDepartments/Departments/Medicine/Divisions/InfectiousDisease/TravelClinic.aspx
Lowry Building
110 Francis Street Boston, MA
By appointment only
Access to Emergency Contraception, aka the “Morning After Pill”
Emergency contraception can be taken to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It can be taken up to 120 hours after the act of intercourse. It is most effective when taken right away.
Emergency Contraception is available at The Center for Health and Wellness during our regular office hours. Please call 781.891.2222 with any questions or for an appointment.
When the office is closed, you may also obtain Emergency Contraception at the following locations:
Local Urgent Care/ Walk- In Centers:
Waltham Urgent Care Center
http://www.nwh.org/itemDetail.asp?categoryID=343&itemID=16149
Located at the Sterling Medical Center
(8 minutes from campus)
9 Hope Ave., Waltham
617-243-5590
Walk-In Hours:
Open 9:00a.m.to 7:00 p.m., 7 days per week
Mt. Auburn Hospital Walk-In Center http://www.mtauburn.caregroup.org/frontpage/Default.htm
Located on shuttle route
(18 minutes from campus)
330 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
617.499.5065
Walk-In Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Planned Parenthood:
Call 1-230-PLAN for the nearest Planned Parenthood Health Center
or
Click here to find the nearest Planned Parenthood Health Centers.
Local Emergency Rooms
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
http://www.nwh.org/ 2014
Washington Street, Newton
617.243.6193
Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Mount Auburn Hospital
http://www.mtauburn.caregroup.org/frontpage/Default.htm
330 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge
617.499.5025
Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
To find other health care providers in your area that will provide emergency contraception:
Call 1-888-NOT-2-LATE
or
Click here at www.not-2-late.com.
