Frequently Asked Health Questions
Q: Is medical insurance needed or billed?
A: No.
Q: Are any services available to faculty and staff of the college?
A: Tuberculosis tests are available and the $15 charge is billed to the district for continuing employees.
Q: Are blood tests done at the Student Health Center?
A: Tests are ordered and paid for at the Health Center. The blood is drawn at Quest Diagnostics.
Q: Are prescription medications available?
A: No medication is kept at the center. If a prescription is needed, it will be written only after an exam. The student may have it filled at the pharmacy of their choice.
Q: Who pays the health fees?
In accordance with state community college regulations, all enrolled students will be charged a Health Service Fee of $13 per semester.
The only exceptions are :
- Students who receive a Board of Governors Waiver (enrollment fee waiver through Financial Aid), or
- Students who are taking classes held only on Saturday or at an off campus site, or
- Students who rely on prayer for healing in accordance with teachings of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization may see exemption from the fee and services. To apply for a waiver, students must provide a statement of such reliance from an official of the sect, denomination or organization to the Office of the Vice president of Student Services.
Q: Who are the providers and what are their credentials?
Dayna Barbero- RN, MSN, FNP, Coordinator, LPC Student Health Center
Nurse Barbero received her BS degree in Nursing from San Jose State University and an MSN degree in Family Practice From Samuel Merritt College. She is a licensed family nurse practitioner with over 13 years of health care experience. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing, California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, the Pacific Coast College Health Association and the Health Services Association of California Community Colleges. Her compassion and commitment provide a unique medical approach.
Robert Santos - MD, Medical Director, ValleyCare
Occupational Health Services
Dr. Santos received his medical degree from George Washington School of Medicine.
He completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. He is board
certified in internal medicine and is an active staff member at ValleyCare
Hospital. He has been in private practice in the Tri-Valley for over 15 years.