Health and Wellness
Comprehensive healthcare
UB’s Health Services is proud to partner with Hartford HealthCare to provide students with high-quality, comprehensive healthcare on campus and throughout Connecticut.
University of Bridgeport’s Student Health Services, managed by Hartford HealthCare, offers student health care for the treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. Serious medical problems are referred to the local hospital emergency room.
Health Services’ emphasis is geared towards wellness. We offer health education, preventive health screenings, health promotion programs and individualized care. Students’ individual needs are attended to in a confidential and caring manner. All information and records pertaining to any aspect of a student’s health are strictly confidential.
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group has primary care providers throughout Southwestern Connecticut who are available to see you right away.
Looking for a primary care physician?
Visit Hartford HealthCare’s primary care page or call: 866-592-2450.
Flu and flu prevention
Visit the following CDC websites for information about the flu and flu prevention:
Flu tips
- If you are not sure where to get a flu vaccine, contact Student Health Services at healthservices@bridgeport.edu
- Vaccine Record Request Form (PDF)
Free and confidential HIV testing is available through Student Health Services. Please call 203‑576‑4712 or stop by Student Health Services for a confidential appointment.
Students, faculty, and staff will be able to receive free and confidential HIV counseling and testing on campus. Individuals may call Student Health Services at 203‑576‑4712 or stop by Health Sciences Building, Room 119 for a confidential appointment. Counseling and testing is being made available through collaboration with GBAPP (Greater Bridgeport Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention).
STD testing is provided at Student Health Services. Please call 203‑576‑4712 or stop by Health Sciences Building, Room 119 to make an appointment. Testing and counseling is done by our Nurse Practitioners on staff. Ask about our STD Partner Notification Service as well.
Protect yourself. Know the truth.
Meet your Health Services team
Lead Advanced Practice Provider
Judith Kaechele, DNP, FNP-C, MHA
Practice Manager — Campus Care
Shenella Hunt
Medical Assistant
Jessica Antoine
University of Bridgeport Medical Director
Andaleeb Shariff, MD
Director Health Services, Campus Care
Heather Gatchek
Contact Health Services
Fax 203‑576‑4715
Health Sciences Building, Room 119, 60 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604