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A student’s medical and mental health care is covered by tuition, if it is provided by the Amherst College staff. Listed below are the services available: 1 Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse care, including gynecologic care 2 Injections for allergies and travel (there is a fee for travel vaccines) 3 Nutrition consultations 4 Health education programs 5 Minor laboratory tests performed at the Keefe Health Center
Examples are as follows: Hospital emergency room care. Most surgical procedures. Specialty consultation. Ambulance transportation. Dental emergencies and routine dental care. Physical therapy.
Pharmacy: Most insurance plans, including the college plan managed by Gallagher Student Health, require a co-payment for prescriptions. Prescriptions written by the Amherst College medical staff can be filled through the Health Center (during the semester) or at any local pharmacy.
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The Keefe Health Center's operating principles are built on the ideas of accessible and comprehensive care for the students of Amherst College.