Nursing services are available at the Garrison-Foster Health Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from noon to 8 p.m. during the academic year. Registered Nurses are available to answer questions, evaluate injuries and illness, provide treatment, and administer immunizations. Our staff can refer students to a counselor, practitioner, athletic trainer, or local hospital if necessary.
Walk-ins are always welcome at the nursing station. You can also schedule an appointment with a nurse by calling (207) 859-4460. Nurses can assist you with the following concerns and many more:
- Cold and influenza management
- Respiratory treatments
- Evaluation of strep throat
- Evaluation of ear infections
- Evaluation of sprains and strains
- Injury management
- Evaluation of head injuries
- Moist heat or ice application
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- Health education
- Mental health concerns
- Substance abuse concerns
- Birth control
- Emergency contraception
- Urinary tract infections
