Helping Hands
HIPPA Privacy is strictly enforced
Confidentiality is our priority
Medical information is confidential and will not be released without patient's written consent, except as required by law.
The Student Health & Wellness Center is your access to high quality health care and wellness education on campus. The health center is managed and operated by ValleyCare Health System. All registered students may use the Health & Wellness Center. Most services are included in your health fee, while other services are available at low costs. In order to keep your wait time under ten minutes medical services are provided on an appointment basis.All urgent problems are handled immediately.
Medically Managed By
Primary and Urgent Care
- Nurse practitioner 's assessment, evaluation, treatment, and prescriptions for minor illnesses and minor injury
- FREE Physical Exams and Well Checks
- NO DMV or Sports Physicals
- Low cost diagnostic laboratory testing and screenings
- Emergency triage and referrals for complex and emergency medical conditions
- FREE Over the counter medications, band-aids, ice pack, and condoms
Women's Health Services
- Pap smears *lab fees apply*
- Clinical breast exams
- Birth Control - Condoms available free at front desk *limit 2 per day*
- Pregnancy testing
- STI testing and counseling * lab fees apply*
- FPACT referrals Axis Woman's Health Services
Immunizations
- MMR - $43.00
- Varicella - $66.00
- Tetanus / Pertussis - $45.00
- Flu shot - No Charge during late Fall while supply is available
- Hepatitis A - $45.00
- Hepatitis B - $22.00
- TB Testing - No Charge
Mental Health & Wellness Services
- Crisis counseling
- Short term counseling by a marriage family therapy intern - 8 sessions per semester as of Fall 2013
- Referrals for mental health services in the community Axis Mental Health Services
Stay Well Services
- Chair Massage ~ Events & DeStress Weeks
- Alcohol-Drug Referrals Axis Addiction Counseling
- Stress management tools
- Smoking Cessation tools
- Wellness Events, Health Fairs, and Preventative Health Education
Community Referrals
- ValleyCare Health Systemwww.valleycare.com
- County Referrals for Medical Insurance & Low Cost Health ServicesAxis Community Health Medi-Cal Enrollment
Students Rights and Responsibilities
We want you to be an active participant regarding your health care. You have the right to know and understand:
- Health services policies
- Privacy Rights
- Names of persons providing services
- What medicine is recommended and its side effects and risks
- What tests are being recommended and why
- The prospects for resolution of your problem
- How the problem can be prevented in the future
Your Responsibilities
- Being honest about your past medical history and what you expect from each visit
- Answering questions completely
- Making sure you understand directions
- Following the prescribed plan
- Reporting changes in your health or adverse effects of treatment
- Keeping scheduled appointments
