Health Care near Campus
Boston has a wide range of medical services available. Students are welcome to pursue medical services at any location. Some of those locations are listed below.
Note that direct medical care is not available on campus. Students, faculty, and staff experiencing a medical emergency should either call Public Safety at 617-747-8888 (extension 8888 if on campus) or call 911 from any location.
If you need additional assistance with finding health care near campus, please schedule an appointment (login required) with our case manager/student health liaison.
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Kenmore
Berklee contracts with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (HVMA) in Kenmore Square, a multi-specialty group practice very close to campus, as our designated student health center. HVMA offers a wide range of care and services to meet your day-to-day medical needs. They offer appointments as well as an urgent care clinic. It is important to know that HVMA is not an emergency medical facility.
Bring your Berklee ID card when you visit HVMA. You will also need to show your insurance card before receiving care or filling a prescription.
Contact HVMA Kenmore
Register as a new patient: 1-800-249-1767Schedule an appointment: 617-421-1194
Kenmore Location
133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
HVMA Urgent Care Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Weekends, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(Holiday hours may vary)
Fenway Health
Fenway Health specializes in services for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities; individuals with HIV/AIDS; and those with limited access to health services. However, care is available to anyone.
Contact Fenway Health
617-927-6000
1340 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Back Bay
MGH Back Bay offers primary care services by appointment.
Contact MGH
617-267-7171
388 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Urgent Care
MGH's Medical Walk-In Unit provides urgent, walk-in care. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, with extremely urgent cases receiving priority attention.
Contact MGH
617-726-2707
Wang Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 108
15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114
MGH Urgent Care Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Weekends, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
(Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Students seriously injured or very sick and in need of emergency medical care should go to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately. There is no direct medical care available on campus.
In the case of life-threatening situations or where students are unable to transport themselves to the hospital, call Public Safety at 617-747-8888 (or dial extension 8888 from any campus phone) if on campus, or dial 911 from any location.
Please note: Hospitals and ambulances are not appropriate for regular medical care. There is usually a long waiting time at hospitals for non-urgent patients, and the expense is usually higher than if the patient is seen in a routine health care setting.
All required immunizations, as well as the flu (influenza) shot, human papillomavirus (HPV) shot, and more, are available at the locations below. In most cases, you don’t need to see a medical provider to receive immunizations for these diseases. Immunizations are generally covered by insurance, but please check with your insurance carrier to confirm coverage.
More information on immunization requirements can be found here.
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NAME |
LOCATION |
CONTACT |
ONLINE BOOKING AVAILABLE |
AGE RESTRICTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Kenmore Urgent Care | 133 Brookline Avenue, Boston | Register as a patient: 800-249-1767 Schedule an appointment: 617-421-1194 |
Not Available | Will see students under 18 years of age with prior authorization from a parent or guardian, or if accompanied by a parent or guardian |
| Walgreens |
841 Boylston Street, Boston (other locations available) |
617-236-1692 |
Online booking available | 18+ only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian |
| CVS |
231 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston |
617-266-6775 | Online booking available | 18+ only, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian |
|
1340 Boylston Street, Boston |
Register as a patient and schedule an appointment: 617-927-6000 | Not Available | Will see students under 18 years of age with prior authorization from a parent or guardian, or if accompanied by a parent or guardian |
Getting tested for STDs is quick and easy. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STDs is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Most of the time, STDs have no symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have an STD. If you have insurance and a provider, you can get STD testing as part of a medical appointment. Below are some locations in the area that you can get STD testing as well.
More information on sexual health can be found here.
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates - Kenmore Urgent Care
HVMA Kenmore Urgent Care provides STD testing by appointment. Bring your Berklee ID card when you visit HVMA. You will also need to show your insurance card before receiving care or filling a prescription.
Contact HVMA Kenmore
Register as a new patient: 1-800-249-1767Schedule an appointment: 617-421-1194
Kenmore Location
133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
HVMA Urgent Care Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Weekends, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
(Holiday hours may vary)
Fenway Health
Fenway Health offers STD testing at its own community health centers as well as through partnerships with AIDS Action and the Multicultural AIDS Coalition. Call a counselor to find the location and option best for you.
Contact Fenway Health
Call 617-267-0159 to speak with a counselor.
Fenway offers STD testing throughout the week for those in need. Call 617-927-6000 for more information.
Massachusetts General Hospital STD Unit
Everybody, regardless of insurance status, is welcome at this Mass General clinic offers walk-in hours at its primary Boston location and its Chelsea Health Center.
Contact MGH STD Unit
617-726-2748
55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
Project TRUST
This Boston Medical Center-affiliated clinic offers free drop-in STD screenings, no questions asked. Specialized services are available for LGBTQ individuals and those struggling with substance abuse.
Contact Project TRUST
617-414-4495
721 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center
Planned Parenthood offers affordable STD testing, counseling, and treatment for all genders, and many tests are covered by insurance.
Contact Planned Parenthood
800-258-4448
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
South End Community Health Center
SECHC offers education/prevention services, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as well as contraceptive counseling during all clinic hours for both scheduled and walk-in appointments. For individuals at high-risk for HIV, we also offer assessments and individualized treatment plans for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Contact SECHC
617-587-1905
1601 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
Project SHINE
Project SHINE (Support, Healthcare, INtervention, Education) is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary HIV services program, developed to meet an essential need in our community.
Contact Project SHINE
617-568-4490 or 617-568-4673
For HIV medical care, please call 617-568-4771
79 Paris Street, Boston, MA 02128, first floor