What is our Mission? The mission of the Student Health Services is to provide the highest level of quality health care, health promotion and prevention activities that are responsive to the needs of the students of California State University, Bakersfield.

My Rights:

In the Student Health Services you have a right to:

• To be treated with dignity and respect
• To be provided with courteous and considerate care
• To participate in decisions regarding your health care
• To be informed about your health problem and the recommended treatment
• To know the chances that treatment will be effective, to know of possible risks, side effects, or alternative methods of treatment.

Who's Eligible

• All students currently enrolled for classes are eligible for care at the SHS. Bring your Runner ID Card or picture ID with you at each visit.
• Extended University students who have not paid the Student Health Fee must pay the fee prior to their first visit.

Where Can I Access Services?

The Clinical Aide will be available during the following hours to assist with scheduling an appointment, first aid, immunization clearances and questions related to the services of the Health Center.

• Monday - Thursday 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
• Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Closed 11:00am - 12:00pm for lunch

Services with the Nurse Practitioner will be available Mondays from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

• Appointments will be required for Pap smears, physicals, or lengthy consultations. Please call 661-952-5064 to schedule.
• Walk-in times will be available for short visits, illnesses and follow-up visits.

Appointments may also be made with any provider at the main campus health center for full services. Please call 661-664-2394 or 661-952-5064 to schedule.

The Health Center provides NO EMERGENCY SERVICES at either location. If you have an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.


Confidentiality

Information will not be released to anyone (including faculty, staff, or parents) without the written consent of the student except as provided by law or in the case of life threatening emergency.

Insurance

CSUB does not provide medical insurance to students. Therefore, students are encouraged to enroll in an individual medical insurance plan to cover off campus medical care, emergencies and hospitalization. Associated Students, Inc., sponsors an insurance plan and can be contacted at (661) 664-2418.

What Services Are Provided?

Basic Services: covered by your student fee and include:

• Evaluation and counseling for individual health problems
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records
• First aid
• Blood pressure screenings

Augmented Services: require a FEE because they are of an elective nature, are not required for the diagnosis or treatment of acute illness or injury, or are done for the convenience of the student.

• Immunizations
• Elective physical exams
• Pap smears
• TB skin tests
• Sexually transmitted disease testing
• Pregnancy tests

Complete fees are posted in the SHS

Fees You Can Afford

Those services that require a fee are at a reasonable charge. Some examples include:

• Pap smear- $30.00
• Physical exams for jobs, general health or nursing- $25.00
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella Immunization- $3.00

Complete fees are posted in the SHS or can be found under Fee Schedule in the SHS website: www.csub.edu/healthcenter

Health Center Staff

Cheryl Leonard, R.N.P., Associate Director Adult Nurse Practitioner
Brandee Torres: Clinical Aide

A Message from Your Health Center Staff

Registration for the next quarter is always important to students. Don’t be delayed by a registration “hold” due to immunizations. We are here to assist you with completing the necessary immunization requirements.

Our office is located in the 200 building on the AV campus.
For more information: (661) 952-5064