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.
Yoga with Professor Stuart
Join this introductory yoga class on Zoom to learn the basic poses, discover your
inner strength, and find a productive and healthy way to deal with stress. Have lots
of fun along the way while doing something good for yourself. This class is taught
by Prof. Deborah Stuart, an adjunct English professor at MC. Feel Good Fridays for
five weeks at 3 pm. Wednesdays for four weeks. Starts Friday, September 27. So, mark
them on your calendar. No need to register. Just click the Zoom linknew window to attend.
Note for a CHANGE for the last week: Rescheduling the final class on Friday, October 26 at 3 p.m. to Friday, November 1 at 5 p.m.
Health Fair on the Rockville campus
In partnership with American Diversity Group and Association of Physicians of Pakistani-Descent
of North America (APPNA) DMV Chapter, this event is open to the entire community.
You do not want to miss this amazing opportunity at the Rockville campus to connect
with physicians and other healthcare professionals for various screenings at NO COST
to you! This is a 2-day event.
Mark your calendar for
- Thursday, October 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - show up for various screenings after you registernew window.
- Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - follow up with a physician to go over your screening results, in addition eye screenings and dental screenings will occur on this day.
STI/HIV Clinic: Collegewide Onsite Screening
This clinic is established with a partnership with Montgomery County Public Health
Services to address the need for accessible STI and HIV screenings for improved health
of MC students. This is an opportunity for education, support, and access to additional
resources. The screenings will happen every week on Tuesdays on GT, RV, and TPSS
campuses as a walk-in service on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Monthly on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 1p.m.
- 1st Tuesdays in SV316 on the Rockville campus
- 2nd Tuesdays in ST302 on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus
- 3rd Tuesdays in BE160 on the Germantown campus
Black Physicians and Healthcare Networknew window
(240) 802-6290
Services: Connection to culturally appropriate medical and mental health care for
the Black diaspora
Catholic Charities Dental Clinicsnew window
(301) 933-0868 x928 and x929
Services: Preventative Care, Restorative, Oral Surgery, and Emergency Care
Catholic Charities Medical Clinicsnew 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 Springnew 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 Connectionnew window
Services: Enroll in private insurance or Medicaid program in Maryland
Mary’s Centernew window
(844) 796-2797
Services: Primary Care, Women’s Health, Sexual Health, Infectious Disease, LGBTQIA+
Health, Nutrition Counseling
MobileMednew window
(301) 493-2400
info@mobilemedicalcare.org
Services: Primary Care, Endocrine, Heart, and Gynecological Clinics, Podiatry and
Optometry Clinics for Diabetic patients
Montgomery Caresnew window
(240) 777-0311
Services: Connection to community-based medical and dental providers for uninsured
Montgomery County residents
Montgomery County Breast and Cervical Cancer Screeningsnew window
(240) 777-1750
Services: Breast and cervical cancer screenings for low-income, uninsured Montgomery
County residents
Montgomery County Colorectal Cancer Screeningsnew window
(240) 777-1222
Services: Colorectal cancer screening and care coordination for further treatment
Montgomery County Dental Servicesnew window
(240) 777-1875
Services:
Montgomery County HIV/STI Testing, Treatment, and Preventionnew window
(240) 777-1760
Services: HIV and STI Testing and Treatment, PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), POP
(post-exposure prophylaxis)
Montgomery County Stop Smokingnew window
240-777-1222
Maryland Tobacco Quitline 1 (800) 784-8669
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DCnew 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, DCnew 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 Activenew window: How to start a physical activity plan at any age or fitness level,
- Intuitive Eatingnew 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 Diseasenew 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 Doctornew window: Learn more about what a primary care physician does and how they can help you maintain your health.