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Student Health Clinic

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In a medical emergency?
Call 911 or
Visit the nearest Emergency Room (ER)

For a campus medical emergency:

  • Call 9-1-1 and College Police Dispatch at 619-388-6405 
  • District Police are the first responders for campus emergencies. They are CPR certified with defibrillator (AED) access, NARCAN access, and can best direct paramedics to the victim.
  • Go to SDCCD Police Department for more information about SDCCD safety.
  • Download LIVESAFE then select San Diego City College to receive emergency information and notifications.

To receive services at the Student Health Clinic please pay the Health Fee

What does the Health Fee support?

  • Licensed medical and mental health staff to provide care
  • Medical supplies, equipment, and medications
  • Health education and wellness programs

The Student Health Clinic offers a wide range of basic primary care services to enrolled students including:

  • Nurse (RN) visits
  • Physician (MD) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) appointments
  • Physical exams and sports physicals
  • Weight, blood pressure and vision screenings
  • Diabetes and cholesterol screening
  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing (Monday & Tuesday)
  • Pregnancy testing 
  • Birth control and emergency contraception
  • STI screening
  • Lab tests
  • X-ray orders and imaging referrals
  • Basic first aid
  • Limited immunizations
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Preventive health care and counseling 

Fees are charged for some services not covered by the Student Health Fee, including, but not limited to: pap testing (includes gonorrhea and chlamydia screening), TB skin tests, immunizations, laboratory tests, and prescribed medications.

This fall, the Student Health Clinic is piloting a new screening program to support your long-term health.

What to Expect at Your First Visit:

  • Meet with a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Discuss your personal and family health history

  • Get your blood pressure checked

  • Receive a blood glucose screening

  • Request additional lab tests if desired

Next Steps:
If risk factors are identified, you may be scheduled for a follow-up visit with an NP or RN. At this visit, you can receive personalized nutritional counseling and recommendations tailored to your individual risk factors.

In-person services are available to enrolled students.

For medical emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest Emergency Room (ER).

To schedule an appointment call 619-388-3450

Please note campus providers are not available to respond nights, weekends, or during school closures. Instead use TimelyCare or the nearest ER.

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New patients are to complete forms through PyraMed Patient Portal, prior to an initial appointment.

Privacy Policy:  Privacy of Medical Information

We understand medical information is sensitive and personal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will not disclose confidential medical information without your consent, unless required by law. Privacy of your medical information is protected under various federal and state laws and ethical health care guidelines.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Under FERPA, Student Health Clinic medical records are either education records or treatment records. Both of these records are excluded from coverage under HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. FERPA describes rules that govern release of these records. In general, we will ask you to sign a written consent before we disclose any medical information. However, FERPA allows us to disclose medical information without your written consent in certain situations such as:

  • For medical treatment and services.
  • For healthcare operations such as Quality Assurance and other administrative activities necessary to provide medical care.
  • To comply with a judicial order or lawful subpoena.
  • Lawsuits and disputes involving the college and you or your parents.
  • To avert a serious threat to health or safety, if knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health and safety of you or other persons.
  • For public health risks.

*See FERPA Regulations for a full list of allowed disclosure without written consent.

California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) is an important state law that also protects the privacy of your medical information. In some situations, protections under CMIA are more stringent than those under FERPA.

The Student Health Clinic complies with state and federal mandatory reporting requirements for disease surveillance, public health activities, abuse or domestic violence, etc.

When required to disclose any medical information, we always consider the impact of doing so and only disclose the minimum amount necessary for the intended purpose.

Please let us know of any concerns regarding the privacy of your medical information, or if you would like more details regarding your privacy rights under FERPA and CMIA.

We've partnered with TimelyCare, a student-centered platform, to offer San Diego City College students FREE on-demand access to health and wellness (physical and mental health, basic needs) support 24/7!

While the Student Health Center is the FIRST STOP for student health needs, this partnership offers support and resources 24/7; evenings, weekends, and even during semester breaks!

Register here using your @student.sdccd.edu email address.

The Student Health Clinic is staffed by Licensed Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physicians (MD).

Mission

The Student Health Center's departmental mission is to foster the academic and personal success of students by supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the college community.

Student Program Outcomes

The Student Health Center is proud to provide quality, evidenced-based care to students. Among the Student Health Clinic's successes documented:

  • Utilized the PHQ-2 to assess depressive symptoms in students presenting to the Student Health Clinic and, as appropriate, worked with both the student and Mental Health Counseling for support/referral.
  • Provided health care services to students supporting both academic and personal success.

To Be Announced

For detailed descriptions of events visit the City College Calendar of Events (or scroll down).

Flex Trainings To Be Announced

Request a Classroom or Department Presentation

We offer a variety of presentations on available services and other physical health topics.

Faculty/staff consultations are also available.

Accident insurance coverage is available to students for any injury sustained while attending college-sponsored activities or traveling under college supervision to and from activities (excluding extramural athletics covered under Athletic Accident Insurance). All enrolled students are eligible. This insurance is secondary insurance; Medi-Cal or private insurance is billed first.