Health Services offers primary medical care to students as well as treatment for acute health conditions with a focus on recovery and keeping you healthy. We can treat, but are not limited to, the following conditions:
- colds, cough, sinus infections, flu
- sore throat, fever
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- back pain, joint pain, minor sports injuries
- headache, dizziness
- asthma, allergies
- minor cuts, bruises, burns
- insect bites, rashes, skin infection, cold sores
- ear discomfort, ear wax removal
- abdominal pain, upset stomach, heartburn
- urinary tract infection
We also offer the following services:
- Health Promotion
- Lifestyle medicine
- Smoking cessation
- HIV testing and Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Frequently asked questions about concussions
- Laboratory services
- Nutrition services
- Suture removal
- Gynecology services
- Sexual health
- STI screening- Express STI Clinic available
- Pregnancy testing + resources
- Specialty referrals
- Tb testing
The Health Services staff at the College of the 51С»Æ³µ are committed to providing students with clear, up-to-date, and candid information regarding sexual health, and related issues. Health Services has an excellent staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses who are qualified to offer information, testing, and prescriptions for a wide variety of issues related to sexual health matters including sexually transmitted infections. Health Services staff prescribes contraceptive medication for medical needs. Health Services will meet the health needs of all students either within the clinic or by an off campus referral process. Educational opportunities are provided with proper consideration for confidentiality, sensitivity and compassion. The goal of this educational approach is not only to provide information but to assist students in clarifying their values, making decisions, and assuming personal and social responsibility for their choices. As a Catholic and Jesuit institution, the College itself does not distribute condoms or other forms of contraception.
Contact Us
Loyola Hall
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 12 noon and Ìý1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 508-793-2276
Email: healthservices@holycross.edu
After hours on call physician: 508-334-8830Ìý
Identify yourself as a 51С»Æ³µ student, the physician will call you back; usually within the hour.
Resources for Pregnant Students
Health Services providers are available for appointments for pregnant students. If you are pregnant and wish to speak to a provider confidentially, please call or book an appointment on the Patient Portal. Providers can discuss the next steps and options, and provide referrals to appropriate outside resources as needed. We can also connect students with on-campus resources needed for additional support.Ìý
Please call us at 508-793-2276 or visit your Patient Portal to book an appointment.
Worcester Resources
, 19 Tacoma Street, Worcester, MA, 508-852-1805
470 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA, 508-854-3300
, 328 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, 508-755-4861
Lifestyle Medicine
At 51С»Æ³µ, health and wellness are rooted in the Jesuit tradition ofÌýcura personalis, or care of the whole person. We know that college – while a transformative, enriching experience – can also be full of physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental stressors. That’s why we have certified lifestyle medicine practitioners to help educate, equip and empower students to lead healthy lives.
isn’t just about treating symptoms or illnesses. This evidence-based therapeutic approach combines the power of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep optimization, healthy relationships, and reduction of substance use to support your overall wellbeing. By working with one of our lifestyle medicine practitioners, you’ll gain education, practical tools, and personalized support to help you implement lasting habits that not only prevent disease but also encourage you to thrive on campus and beyond.
Lifestyle Medicine is based on 6 pillars of health:
Nutrition / Eat Plants
What you eat and your nutritional patterns affect your physical health, mood, sleep and energy. Come visit your lifestyle medicine practitioner to learn about nutrition to help manage and improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and positively impact any anxiety/depression or sleep difficulties. Ìý
Physical Activity / Keep Moving
Looking to start or enrich your activity level to improve your overall health and resiliency? Lifestyle medicine practitioners can help you establish our activity goals that can also improve your stress, mood, sleep and substance use.
Stress Management / Stay Calm
College life can be stressful. Lifestyle medicine practitioners can assist you evaluate your perceived stress and other lifestyle factors that may impact health. We collaborate with other offices and utilize campus resources to provide solutions and support.
Restorative Sleep / Sleep Well
Improving sleep quality can improve attention span, mood, insulin resistance and can reduce hunger, sluggishness and more. Your lifestyle medicine practitioner can help you develop solutions to obtain restorative sleep and feel great.
Social Connection / Love People
Positive social connections have beneficial effects on physical, mental and emotional health. Your lifestyle medicine practitioner can assist you to evaluate your connection to others and your support network. We offer a variety of on campus and off campus opportunities that can nurture social engagement.
Risky Substance / Be Present
Use of tobacco & recreational drugs and excessive alcohol consumption have been shown to have negative health impacts, reduce your academic successes and worsen mental health. See your lifestyle practitioner for a compassionate evaluation and set reduction goals. Referrals for support, care, and treatment are also available. Ìý
Call us at 508-793-2276 or use your Patient Portal to book a lifestyle medicine appointment with a certified provider today!
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