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The Women's Health Program at the Dartmouth College Health Service strives
to provide excellent quality college-age focused gynecologic medical care and
service. Our services are inclusive, accessible, timely, integrated
and responsive. We are committed to the concepts of individual wellness
and healing; optimal blending of science-based, innovative medicine with
mindful medical judgment and wisdom; leadership and participation in health
supporting community affiliation, collaboration, education and
engagement. Our goal is to support women at Dartmouth to thrive and
flourish through sustained wellness and the prevention of chronic disease,
acquired illnesses and lifestyle related illness.
Nationally certified Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners provide
services that encompass gynecologic annual examinations, breast concerns and
exams, contraception counseling and prescription, as well as medical
evaluation, treatment and prescription for menstrual irregularities, urinary
tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, emergency contraception,
pregnancy and other women's health concerns. We also provide medically
oriented counseling regarding sexual expression and sexuality, food-nutrition,
alcohol and drug issues.
A New Hampshire certified Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner is on our staff.
She is certified to complete the necessary steps for submission of a
sexual assault evidence kit to New Hampshire police.
We refer to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for gynecologic
diagnostic procedures and specialists when necessary including gynecologic
surgeons, reproductive endocrinologists and obstetrical teams including nurse
midwives.
Appointments in Women's Health last from 30-60 minutes, as we encourage
students to ask questions and to discuss their concerns. Appointments may
be scheduled on-line through BANNER and using your DND or by calling
603.646-9401.
Please expect a one to two week wait for comprehensive physicals with PAP
test. For all other appointments, we make a concerted effort to accommodate you
as soon as possible. Every effort is made to schedule same day
appointments for emergency contraception, pelvic pain and urinary symptoms.
Confidentiality
We realize that many of the concerns you bring to us are highly sensitive.
Strict confidentiality is maintained at ALL TIMES with regard
to your medical record. NO ONE outside of the Health Service
has access to your medical record without your written permission, except when
needed in serious emergencies or as required by Federal and State laws. A copy
of the confidentiality policy is available from the Reception Desk for your
review.
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