HEALTH SERVICES

The Pierce College Student Health Center Staff provides cost-effective primary health care services to currently enrolled students. Emphasis includes: health promotion, illness prevention, mental wellness, health education, and provision of services most needed by the college population.

• First Aid & Illness Assessment
  Illness and/or injury assessment by RN with individual counseling for self-care and campus or community referrals, if necessary.
• Over-the-Counter Medication and Supplies
  Free single doses of commonly used over-the-counter medication, Band-aid®, feminine products and condoms.
• General Clinic
  Assessments, examinations and treatment of short-term or acute illnesses, and minor medical problems. In addition, psychological assessment and counseling.
• Health Screenings
  Blood pressure; height, weight and BMI; tuberculosis screening; cholesterol testing; vision testing; pregnancy tests; HIV testing.
• Health Education & Community Referrals
  Information on a variety of health concerns are available. Referrals to various low cost/sliding scale community clinics.
• Immunizations
  Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Twinrix, Tetanus (Tdap), MMR, Varicella, Influenza
• Nursing Students
  Low-cost nursing physicals, immunizations and labs needed for admission to any LACCD Nursing program.
• Prescriptions & Laboratory Tests
  Low-cost laboratory tests are available. Most broad spectrum generic antibiotics are also available on site. Prescriptions for non-stocked medications can also be obtained. Payment by cash, check or credit card is expected at the time of service.
• Psychotherapy
  Psychological Services provides short-term personal counseling to students. Appointments can be made at the Student Health Center or by calling (818) 710-4270.
• Services Specific for Men
  Genital and testicular exams; condoms; STI testing and treatment; counseling and referrals.
• Services Specific for Women
  Annual pelvic exams and PAP tests; breast exams, birth control prescriptions, condoms, Plan B, STI testing and treatment, yeast and vaginitis testing and treatment, family planning counseling and referrals.