The Health Center is open during the days and early evenings with limited weekend hours. Strict confidentiality is observed with regard to students' visits and medical records. Only in life-threatening situations or with the student's permission is confidentiality waived. Students visit the Health Center for anything from ailments like colds and flu to chronic conditions like allergies, epilepsy, and diabetes. The Health Center can assist with prescriptions and arranging necessary lab work.
Gynecological services are available by appointment.
The Health Center also holds a weekly orthopedic clinic and provides diagnostic X-ray services. Each student must complete the health form that is sent when the student's acceptance deposit is received. Bowdoin College requires all students to participate in its health insurance plan. Information about health fees and insurance is sent during the summer. The Assistant to the President for Multicultural Programs works with a variety of offices, including admissions and alumni, as well as members of the faculty, staff, and student body to help raise sensitivity in our multiracial society and ensure that Bowdoin maintains policies and programs for the benefit of all racial and ethnic groups.