One physician, two physician's assistants, and one nurse practitioner see patients by appointment during business hours. One physician's assistant is also a licensed clinical social worker and spends part of his time counseling students who have substance abuse problems. Physical therapists and psychological counselors are also available by appointment. Students who need more specialized attention are sent to the MaineGeneral Medical Center, a major hospital within a mile of Colby that serves all of central Maine. Appointments with the medical practitioners are available weekdays during business hours for students who wish to schedule an appointment or if referred by a nurse.
Students can use the walk-in clinic to see the nurse if they are sick during the day or after hours.
Students also see the nurse to have injuries evaluated, get allergy shots, arrange for immunizations for travel abroad, or have an illness evaluated. A practitioner is on call at all times, or students may be sent to the emergency room for problems that the nurse feels can not wait for an appointment. Students are entitled to free infirmary care on a space-available basis. Confidentiality All Health Service encounters are confidential. Counseling Services information and records are kept separate from a student's medical record, and information is not shared with anyone without the student's specific written permission.