Nurse Pat is available on weekdays in the Murden Building, Health Center from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. If you have a health question, are feeling sick or have a health concern and want to discuss it you can walk to the center, or call her and schedule a time. The number for Nurse Pat is (828) 771-2053. 

There is no fee for current students to visit the Health Center.

We provide a variety of medical services, including but not limited to:

• Evaluation and treatment of common illnesses
• STI counseling and referral
• General health advice
• Assistance with gender-affirming care
• Evaluation and treatment of accidental and athletic injuries
• Minor wound evaluation and treatment
• Travel abroad physicals
• Family planning and contraceptive counseling
• Pregnancy testing and counseling
• Emergency contraceptives
• Nutrition and dietary counseling
• Immunization management to meet college requirements
• Limited laboratory services (and only by physician’s order)
• Strep/Mono/Covid/UTI screenings
• A select inventory of antibiotics and other medications from physician’s standing orders
• Equipment loans of crutches, braces, slings
• Transportation to medical/counseling appointments (if student crew available)

⇨ Local pharmacies that deliver medications to students - free of charge:
Health Ridge Pharmacy - (828) 669-9970
Asheville Mountain Pharmacy - (828) 575-0723
PSA Pharmacy, Swannanoa - (828) 686-3804