Health and Wellness

TimelyCare

TimelyCare provides access to medical and mental telehealth care, with no cost at the time of visit. Students are able to talk to licensed providers from their smartphone or any web-enabled device. Licensed providers are available to diagnose non-emergent medical conditions, prescribe medications and offer mental health support and wellness coaching via phone or secure video visits. The TimelyCare website provides additional information about these services. There is no additional charge to students for basic medical services provided through the clinic. Students may incur additional cost for prescription drugs or diagnostic tests such as laboratory, x-rays, cultures, etc.

Emergency Medical Care

In the event of a student illness or injury that requires emergency care, one option for students is to access treatment at Blount Memorial Hospital, located directly across Highway 321 from the main entrance to the College. Additionally, there are a number of urgent care centers in Maryville. Emergency room visits are not covered by the Maryville College health fee and must be paid by the student or filed with personal insurance. Call 865.981.8112 (Safety and Security) or 865.981.8002 (Staff Member on Duty) for assistance.

Communicable Illnesses

The College will respond to cases of communicable illness on an individual basis in close consultation with an advising physician and/or salient regional/state departments of health. Maryville College will not exclude persons with contagious illnesses from initial enrollment or access to College facilities or services unless a medically-based judgment by the consulting physicians and/or health department. Any individual made aware of a communicable illness on campus is to consult with the Assistant Dean of Students regarding College procedures and proper health care. Confidentiality will be strictly observed. For further information, call 865.981.8215.

Wellness Programming

Each member of the Maryville College community is encouraged to engage intentionally in a lifelong process that promotes optimum health. The College provides the following services and activities to promote wellness and fitness. Examples include:

• Free fitness classes
• Alumni Gym Fitness Center
• A network of maintained trails is available in the College Woods for walking, running, or biking
• Intramural programming
• Activities offered through the Mountain Challenge program

For more information, call the Wellness Coordinator at 865-981-8188.