Emergency Medical Care
If you have an illness or injury that requires emergency care, Blount Memorial Hospital is located nearby. The hospital is directly across Highway 321 from the main entrance to the College. If you go to the emergency room, you will have to pay for the visit or file with your insurance. Call 865-981-8112 (Security) or 865-981-8002 (Staff Member on Duty) for assistance while on-campus.
Non-Emergency Medical Care
River Valley Health (RVH) is Maryville College’s primary healthcare partner for students! Through this partnership, students can receive quick access to high-quality, comprehensive medical services. RVH’s Alcoa Health Center has same-day primary care appointments available for students. Whether students prefer to meet with a medical professional in-person or virtually*, RVH is prepared to help students optimize their health. RVH also has an on-site pharmacy that can provide students with medications. Services are available for everyone, regardless of health insurance status.
*First visit must be done in person.
Students may also seek care from other local providers in close proximity to the campus. They have not partnered with MC so standard insurance (or no insurance) rates would apply.
- East TN Medical Group Care Today Clinic: 865-984-3864; 266 Joule St., Alcoa
- Park Med Urgent Care: 865-982-3409; 117 Gill St., Alcoa
- Dr. Robert Proffitt: 865-982-2084; 611 S. Washington St., Maryville
- The Clinic at Wal-Mart: 865-982-1135, 1030 Hunters Crossing Dr., Alcoa
- Walgreens Take Care Clinic: 865-982-1135, Hall Rd., Alcoa
Mental/Emotional Care
The MC Counseling Center provides short-term counseling for students free of charge (8 per semester/16 per academic year) as well as several other services.
- Workshops and presentations to educate students about mental health and substance use concerns.
- Coordinate peer support groups on campus to help students with identified needs.
- Provide referrals for those students who need more intensive care, have specialized needs, or could use psychiatric medications to help them.
- Have drop-in sessions for more urgent needs and to help with more crisis situations that may need an immediate referral.
Uwill is a free mental health service provided by Maryville College for free virtual teletherapy for students. Students are able to choose their therapist based on preferences such as gender, language, ethnicity, or focus area. Uwill also provides a 24/7/365 helpline for those students who are experiencing a mental health crisis or some level of distress. Uwill is a great alternative for students who would prefer virtual therapy rather than coming to the Counseling Center on campus. They can also help with breaks and when students return home over the summer. Students will receive more information and instructions for how to sign up.
Immunization Requirements
Under Tennessee state law, newly enrolled students in a Tennessee institution of higher education who were born on or after January 1, 1957, are required to be vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR 2 doses). Newly enrolled students born on or after January 1, 1980, are required to be vaccinated against Chickenpox (Varicella 2 doses). We also recommend students who will be living on campus receive the Meningitis and Hepatitis B vaccinations. Students may seek a waiver from these laws for medical or religious reasons. All proof of immunity or medical waiver, must be signed by a health care professional. New students who do not complete this requirement may be prevented from attending classes. Please contact Admissions at 865-981-8092 with any questions.
Communicable Illnesses
The College will respond to cases of communicable illness on an individual basis in close consultation with an advising physician. 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 the College Medical Advisory Team establishes that exclusion or restriction is necessary to the welfare of the individual or other members of the College community. Any individual made aware of a communicable illness on-campus is to contact the Dean of Students Office. Confidentiality will be strictly observed. For further information, call 865-981-8215.