At one time, an on-campus nurse in Fayerweather Hall offered students immediate medical care without leaving campus. Now, students must seek care off campus, often traveling to nearby clinics or across the street to Blount Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The shift has left some students questioning accessibility and whether the college is meeting the full scope of student health needs.
According to the Vice President and Dean of Students Dr. Ben Stubbs, the on-campus nurse program was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the college has relied on a partnership with River Valley Health to provide medical care for students…