Student Health and Wellness Services - Shasta College

Services Overview
The Student Health & Wellness Office is not a
physician’s office. Medical (physician) services
are contracted and limited. Hours and/or days
of service are subject to change. There may
also be times when the College Nurse and/or
Psychological Counselor are out of the office, or
off campus, during regular office hours.
Services are free to students, except as indicated
with*
• First Aid / Care provided for injuries
• Over the Counter (OTC) medications
• Tuberculosis Skin Tests (PPD)
• Health Education and Information
• Health Screenings
Blood Pressure Checks
Vision Screening
Hearing Screening
Tobacco Cessation Counseling
Cholesterol Screening*
(nominal fee - call for details)
Diabetes Screening
Body Composition (Body Fat %)
• Short-term psychotherapy
• Treatment of short-term illnesses (bladder
infection, sore throat, etc.)
• Short-term prescription medications when
ordered by the college physician (limited)
• Student Accident Reports
Hours
Call for appointment availability, (530) 242-7580
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed daily for lunch: 12 noon - 1 p.m.)
Summer Semester
Days, times, and types of service will vary. Please visit
our web page for current information:
www.shastacollege.edu/wellness
The Student Health & Wellness office is closed
weekends, holidays, and during semester breaks
All hours are subject to change without notice.
Office may be closed during meeting attendance.
Helpful Phone Numbers:
911 for medical emergencies
Mercy Medical Center: (530) 225-6000
Shasta Regional Medical Center: (530) 244-5400
Shasta County Public Health: (530) 225-5591
Shasta County Mental Health: (530) 225-5200
24-Hour Suicide & Crisis Hot Line: (530) 225-5252
Student Health
and Wellness
Services
Treatment of Minors
Any student under the age of 18 is
required to have a parental consent form
signed before receiving treatment, except
in emergencies or cases exempted by law.
11555 Old Oregon Trail
P.O. Box 496006
Redding, CA 96049-6006
www.shastacollege.edu
(530) 242-7500
Updated: 6-10
• Campus Center, Building 2000
Room 2020
• www.shastacollege.edu/wellness
• (530) 242-7580

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay to be seen?
No. Full or part-time students who have paid the
health fee and are registered at the time of service in
credit-bearing classes, for the current semester, are
eligible for health services. Eligibility for services
is verified at each visit. Bring your student ID card
and/or number.
Can I get over the counter medications?
Yes. If you need aspirin, cough drops, band-aids,
ibuprofen, acetaminophen, feminine hygiene
products, condoms, etc., just come to Student Health
Services anytime during our office hours.
Do you offer therapy?
Yes. Psychological Counseling Services provides
assistance to students who are struggling with stress
or troubling personal problems. Real life problems
such as work stressors, financial concerns, illness,
family pressures, and relationship issues can be
distracting, making it difficult to concentrate on
academic work. Our goal is to assist you with brief
personal counseling to deal with the life challenges
that can hinder your academic progress. The Student
Health Counseling services are not meant to be longterm.
Community referrals will be made in the event
longer term interventions are required.
All services are completely confidential (with special legal
exceptions).
Services offered
Appointments are encouraged for all of our services
(exception: urgent illness or acute injury - in the
case of a life-threatening condition, 911 should be
called first). We will see walk-ins only if there are no
appointments scheduled at the same time.
First Aid for on-campus accidents or injuries.
In the case of a life-threatening condition, 911
should be called first.
TB (tuberculosis) Testing
Offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday by
appointment. Must return 48-72 hours later for test
to be “read” and receive a certificate of results.
Registered Nurse Consultation - Health &
Wellness counseling, illness assessment, advice,
referral to community resources, vision / hearing
screening, and cholesterol screening (nominal fee -
call for details).
Physician Consultation
Initial diagnosis and treatment of short-term illnesses,
and physical examinations for program entrance,
employment or DMV. The physician at Student
Health Services may write short-term prescriptions
for some conditions. We have a limited formulary
of prescription medications available, which are
dispensed, free of charge, during physician clinic.
We do not fill outside prescriptions.
Psychological Counseling
Brief personal counseling by a Licensed Clinical
Social Worker or Post Graduate Interns.
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Information about the effects of tobacco on the body
and how to quit, as well as community resources.
HIV Testing Options
Shasta County Public Health (530) 225-5591
Planned Parenthood (530) 351-7100
Women’s Health Specialists (530) 221-0193
Planned Parenthood
Reproductive health education and counseling
for men and women. Call (530) 351-7100 for an
appointment and information on available services.
Dental Hygiene Services
Call (530) 339-3608 for details, located at 1400
Market Street, Suite 8106. Free services for students
and staff of Shasta College. X-rays, scaling, polishing,
deep cleaning, etc. Work is done by Dental Hygiene
students, monitored and evaluated by licensed/
registered dental hygienists.
Special Events
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• National Depression Screening Day
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Community Flu Shot Clinic
• Great American Smoke Out
• National Cholesterol Screening Month
• National Alcohol Screening Day