Physical Wellness
Maintaining physical wellness and self-care is paramount for college students’ academic success. The College provides several wellness activities, including exercise classes led by certified instructors, healthy eating challenges, and flu vaccinations at no cost to students. These programs specifically address being active and staying healthy.
Black Physicians and Healthcare Network new window
240-802-6290
Services: Connection to culturally appropriate medical and mental health care for
the Black diaspora
Catholic Charities Dental Clinics new window
301-933-0868 x928 and x929
Services: Preventative Care, Restorative, Oral Surgery, and Emergency Care
Catholic Charities Medical Clinics new window
301-434-8985
Services: Primary Care, Chronic Care, Diabetes Focus Groups, Medication Assistance,
Cancer Screenings
Community Clinic, Inc. new window
866-877-7258
Services: Primary Care, Dental, Refugee Health, Discount Drug Program, Family Planning,
HIV and Infectious Disease Care, WIC, Prenatal Care
Holy Cross Health Center Silver Spring new window
301-557-1940 for Aspen Hill, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg
301-557-2140 for Germantown
Services: Physical Exams, Lab Work, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Management, Pharmacy
Maryland Health Connection new window
Services: Enroll in private insurance or Medicaid program in Maryland
Mary’s Center new window
844-796-2797
Services: Primary Care, Women’s Health, Sexual Health, Infectious Disease, LGBTQIA+
Health, Nutrition Counseling
MobileMed new window
301-493-2400
info@mobilemedicalcare.org
Services: Primary Care, Endocrine, Heart, and Gynecological Clinics, Podiatry and
Optometry Clinics for Diabetic patients
Montgomery Cares new window
240-777-0311
Services: Connection to community-based medical and dental providers for uninsured
Montgomery County residents
Montgomery County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings new window
240-777-1750
Services: Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, uninsured Montgomery
County residents
Montgomery County Colorectal Cancer Screenings new window
240-777-1222
Services: Colorectal cancer screening and care coordination for further treatment
Montgomery County Dental Services new window
240-777-1875
Services:
Montgomery County HIV/STI Testing, Treatment, and Prevention new window
240-777-1760
Services: HIV and STI Testing and Treatment, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), POP
(post-exposure prophylaxis)
Montgomery County Stop Smoking new window
240-777-1222
Maryland Tobacco Quitline 1 (800) 784-8669
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC new window
301-208-1300
Services: Women’s Health Care, Men’s Health Care, Birth Control, Abortion, Cancer
Screenings, HIV Care, STI Testing and Care, Transgender Hormone Therapy
Prevention of Blindness Society of Washington, DC new window
202-234-1010
Services: Affordable eyeglasses clinic, Glaucoma and vision screening
- Maintaining your Physical Health is more than just staying active and eating healthy. It’s important to check in with your primary care physician, be screened regularly for things like diabetes, high cholesterol, and different types of cancer or HIV, especially if you’re at high risk through genetics or individual behavior.
- Get Active new window: How to start a physical activity plan at any age or fitness level,
- Intuitive Eating new window: The 10 principles of Intuitive Eating, reject what diet culture tells us about how we “should” eat and instead respect your body.
- About Chronic Disease new window: Learn more about some of the most prevalent chronic diseases faced in the US and risk factors you or a loved one might have.
- The Importance of Having a Primary Care Doctor new window: Learn more about what a primary care physician does and how they can help you maintain your health.