Health Services
Health Services Hours Information:
Regular Hours: M/T/W/F 9-4 Th 11-6
Free Mental Health Counseling appointments are available Mon-Thurs by appointment.
HEALTH SERVICES OFFERS STUDENTS:
• Evaluation of minor illness and injuries: . We provide lots of first aid for our campus community and evaluation of illnesses right in the office. If you need more than we offer on campus, we can refer you to a place in the community. We can help you make appointments, find addresses and phone numbers, help to get you where you need to go.
•The BOB Health Van is parked on our campus outside the Oak Pavilion, every Monday 1:00P - 3:30P. They are a fully equipped mobile health clinic providing free medical care including family planning. Check them out!
- • First Aid Kits: Health Services offers free pocket first aid kits to students. These kits are full of useful items, all in a nylon zip bag with your college logo.
• Mental Health Counselor: We have three licensed counselors offering free, private and confidential counseling appointments on campus to registered students. They are available Monday thru Thursday. Come in to the Health Services Office or call 588-5204 to set up an appointment.
• Information on health insurance: including medi-cal, county insurance and student health insurance plans.
• Medications: Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, allergy meds, cough drops, hydrocortisone cream, antibiotic ointment, kleenex, Vit C and more over the counter medications are free to students at the health office.
•Condoms: Condoms are free in the health office and are also provided in the vending machines for a quarter. More family planning services and supplies can be found at the local Tuolumne County Public Health Department through their Family PACT program. Call 533-7400 for more information.
• Vending Machines: There are three vending machines on campus that offer over the counter medications and condoms for a quarter. They are located in the Oak Pavilion lobby, the Manzanita Building second level by the Business Office and in the Tamarack Library in the gallery lobby. There is also a vending machine at the Calaveras Center.
• Resting Area: We have a place in the health office to lie down and rest if you are not feeling well or need a short nap to make it through the day.
• Tuberculosis Skin Testing: Staff and students may find they need an tuberculosis (tb) skin test. These are offered every Monday and Tuesday during office hours. A return visit is need to read the test 48-72 hours after the initial visit, so plan to return Wednesday or Thursday of the same week.
• Health Information: Health Services has a wealth of pamphlets you may take on a wide variety of health topics. We also have many reference books that you can view in the office.
• Smoking Cessation: Our College nurse is a certified smoking cessation counselor. Need help kicking the habit? Come make an appointment to get the best tips and information to make your quit day stick! Stop smoking kits are also available without an appointment.
