Office of Global Engagement
International Students and Scholars
Health and Safety
Resources for Hospitals and local healthcare, finding a doctor and campus safety.
Health services for students.
To find a doctor or service, visit WebMD, which allows you to search by location or specialty.
Health
481 Angell Street
Providence, RI
401-521-4340
799 Hope Street
Providence, RI
401-331-5240
640 Warren Avenue (open 24 hours)
East Providence, RI
401-438-2272
51 Silver Springs Street
Providence, RI
401-272-5047
135 Pitman Street
Providence, RI
401-861-4846
655 Warren Ave (open 24 hours)
East Providence, RI
401-434-5700
333 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI
401-276-8301
1140 North Main Street
Providence, RI
401-278-4901
600 Warren Ave (open 24 hours)
East Providence, RI
401-438-9501
Providence Optical
75 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI
401-351-4994
Advanced Eye Care Associates
780 North Main Street
Providence, RI
401-536-9849
Gregory's Optical
263 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI
401-421-4770
Lenscrafters
Providence Place Mall
Providence, RI
401-243-0680
Eastside Vision Care
213 Thayer Street
Providence, RI
401-421-4500
Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-444-4000
The Miriam Hospital
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
401-793-2500
Women and Infants Hospital
101 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02905
401-274-1100
Butler Hospital (psychiatric and substance abuse)
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, RI 02906
401-455-6200
Concentra Primary Care
290 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
401-722-8880
*Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
Providence Community Health Centers
375 Allens Ave
Providence, RI 02905
401-444-0400
*Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, United Health Care Insurance, and Haylor Freyer & Coon Insurance
Ocean State/ East side Urgent Care (Temporarily Closed)
1195 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
Urgent Care phone: 401-861-3782
Primary Care phone: 401-654-4433
*Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, United Health Care Insurance, and Haylor Freyer & Coon Insurance
Armistice Urgent Care
209 Armistice Boulevard
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-725-4100
*Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance, United Health Care Insurance, and Haylor Freyer & Coon Insurance
North Providence Urgent Care, Inc.
1830 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904
401-353-1900
*Accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
Health Insurance
Information regarding health insurance requirements and resources.
All J-1 Exchange Visitors and J-2 dependents are required to have health insurance for the entire length of time they are in J- status.
Campus and Public Safety
The Brown University Department of Public Safety (DPS) takes seriously the safety and well being of students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. DPS is committed to providing the highest level of professional police and public safety services to foster a safe learning and working environment for the Brown community.
Informative Links, and Tips to get around Brown University safely.
All students, faculty, and staff members at Brown University are issued identification cards. The cards may be used to gain access to certain locations and may be used to make purchases from university facilities.
If you are questioned by law enforcement, you need to know your rights. There are some things you should do, some things you must do and some things you cannot do. Please review the quick reference to learn what your rights and obligations are.