Health Resources

• Case Management Resource Guide (PDF)

• CVS* | 1218 E Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | 610-519-1920
• Parvins Pharmacy* | 30 N Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 | 610-525-0443
• Tepper Pharmacy* | 333 Lancaster Avenue #5, Wynnewood, PA 19096 | 610-649-0390

*Delivers

AFC Urgent Care Havertown    115 W Eagle Rd, Havertown Pa 19083  484-452-9400

CVS MinuteClinic   1218 E. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr PA 19010  610-519-1920

Main Line Health Urgent Care–Wynnewood 306 Lancaster Ave #200, Wynnewood, PA 
484-565-1293

Vybe Urgent Care | 599 Lancaster Avenue, St. Davids, PA 19087  215-546-1115

IM Health | 372 West Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087   610-688-8807

Note: Please contact your insurance company for more information on urgent care co-pays.

Bryn Mawr Health & Wellness provides a wide range of Gender Affirming Care on campus as well as referral to trusted partners in the community. Below are just some of the services we provide. If you do not see what you are looking for, reach out to Health at mwarnick@brynmawr.edu, Counseling at lmacnamara@brynmawr.edu, or Wellness at OwlWell@brynmawr.edu to talk about your options! Health and Wellness can also be contacted by phone at 610-526-7360.

Counseling Services

• Affirming counseling support
• Referrals to trusted community partners 
• Letters of support for gender affirming surgeries when needed
• Connections to LGBTQIA+ affirming substance use resources and support

Health Services

• Contraceptive care across the gender spectrum
  • Discussion of desired goals / outcomes
  • Options exploration
  • Prescription initiation and management
  • Referral to off campus partners as needed
• Gender Affirming Care navigation appointments
• Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
  • Referral to a trusted community partner for consultation and initiation of hormone therapy
  • Continuation and support of hormone therapy at Bryn Mawr Health Services
• Routine sexual and reproductive health screenings (ex: pap smears / gynecological exams, prostate exams, breast / chest exams, etc.)

Wellness Services

• Contraceptive counseling across the gender spectrum 
  • Discussion of desired goals and outcomes
  • Options exploration
  • Referral to Health Services for initiation and / or management
• Gender and identity exploration w/ trained staff and peer health educators
• Educational resources
• Referral to on and off campus resources

Names, sex assigned at birth, and pronouns are initially entered into a student's electronic health record via information from the Registrar's office. Because a student's name in use, gender identity, or pronouns may be different than those on file with the Registrar, students are able to change these items in their patient portal.

To access the patient portal:

1. Log into your BMC Webmail / Email for DUO authentication
2. Open a new tab and visit Medicat Connect
3. In your patient portal, navigate to "My Profile" to change the desired information

Please note that this does not allow you to update your legal name. If you are pursuing a legal name change, please connect with the Registrar to update your information.

Gender Affirming Clothing
The Wardrobe, formerly know and the Career Wardrobe, is a non-profit dedicated to eliminating clothing insecurity. They provide free and low-cost clothing items along with binders and other gender affirming undergarments.

The Wardrobe
 

Gender Identity and Exploration
Gender Spectrum provides a wide variety of educational resources and tools for individuals exploring their relationship to gender as well as those who seek to be better allies to Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive individuals.

Gender Spectrum

Philadelphia Area Resource Guide
This guide, created by the Mazzoni Center, provides a collection of Trans friendly and gender affirming resources throughout the Philadelphia area. As a note, this guide was created in 2022 and some entries may be out of date. Be sure to contact any service or provider ahead of time to confirm their information!

Philadelphia Gender Affirming Resource Guide
 

Tucking & Binding
Tucking or binding can be one of the many ways individuals choose to express or affirm their gender. While tucking and binding are generally safe practices, there are a few tips to keep in mind that will help you keep your body happy and healthy while doing so!

While tucking or binding may take some getting used to, you should never experience pain. If you are experiencing pain while tucking or binding, make an appointment to see a provider at Health Services for an assessment and check in!

Safer Binding from Community One Foundation

Safer Tucking Guide from Fenway Health

Find a Binder from Healthy Binding

As of May 1, 2024, and as per CDC guidelines, students and community members are no longer mandated to isolate for 5 days if they are COVID-19 positive. They are encouraged to wear a mask when around others for 10 days post a positive COVID-19 test. As with all infectious illnesses, we ask that community members avoid crowded public areas until fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). While symptoms may last longer than fever, it is important to monitor symptoms for improvement. If symptoms do not improve or worsen, community members are urged to seek medical advice before returning to full activities. 

The status of severity and community impact from COVID-19 is ever changing. Please stay alert to any policy guidance that may be made based on recommendations from local health authorities. 

What is measles?

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can linger in the air for up to 2 hours after an infected person has left the room. It is one of the most contagious diseases known.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms usually appear 10–14 days after exposure and include:

• High fever (up to 105°F)
• Cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes 
• A red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads to the trunk and limbs, usually appearing 3–4 days after the fever begins
• Small white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots), which can appear before the rash

How serious is measles?

Measles is not just a childhood rash — it can be serious, especially for young adults. About 1 in 4 people with measles need to be hospitalized. Complications include:

• Ear infections (7–9% of cases)
• Pneumonia (1–6% of cases)
• Brain swelling (encephalitis) — about 1 in 1,000 cases
• Death — about 1 in 1,000 cases

Adults over age 20 are at higher risk for complications than school-age children.

How does measles spread?

Measles spreads through tiny droplets in the air. You can catch it by breathing air in a room where someone with measles has been, even up to 2 hours after they've left. An infected person is contagious from about 4 days before the rash appears to 4 days after.

Am I protected?

You are considered immune to measles if you meet any of the following:

• You have received 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine — this is the standard required for college students
• You have a blood test showing immunity (positive measles IgG)
• You were born before 1957

One dose of MMR is about 93% effective; two doses are about 97% effective.

What does the College require?

Bryn Mawr College requires proof of 2 doses of MMR vaccine or other evidence of immunity before enrollment. Check with Health Services to make sure your records are up to date.

What if I'm not sure I've been vaccinated?

Contact your primary care provider or Student Health Services. They can check your records or do a blood test. If there's no record of vaccination, it is safe to get vaccinated again. The two doses should be given at least 28 days apart.

Are there side effects from the MMR vaccine?

The MMR vaccine is very safe. Mild side effects can include:

• Fever (5–15% of recipients, usually 5–12 days after vaccination)
• Mild rash (about 5% of recipients)

Serious side effects are rare.

Who should NOT get the MMR vaccine?

The MMR vaccine is a live vaccine and should not be given to:

• Pregnant people
• People with severely weakened immune systems (e.g., certain medications, advanced HIV, organ transplant recipients)

If you are unsure whether you can receive the vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider.

What should I do if I've been exposed to someone with measles?

• If you have had 2 doses of MMR vaccine, no special action is needed.
• If you are unvaccinated or unsure of your status, contact Student Health Services or your healthcare provider immediately. The MMR vaccine can still help if given within 72 hours of exposure.
• Unvaccinated individuals who do not receive the vaccine after exposure may need to quarantine for 21–28 days.

What should I do if I think I have measles?

• Do NOT go to class, the dining hall, or other public spaces.
• Call Student Health Services before coming in to be seen, so they can prepare to see you safely.
• Stay isolated until cleared by a healthcare provider — typically until 4 days after the rash appears.

Where can I get vaccinated?

• Your primary care provider
• Local pharmacies
• Your local health department

For more information, contact Student Health Services at 610-526-7360