palomar college health for success health services
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PALOMAR COLLEGEPALOMAR COLLEGE Health for SuccessHealth for Success
HEALTH SERVICES
Welcome to Health Welcome to Health ServicesServices
Where is Health Services Where is Health Services located?located?
SAN MARCOS CAMPUS• Center of Campus• Bldg. HS• Near Parking Lot 11• Between Bldgs. E and B• Across from Bldg. P
Health Services LocationHealth Services Location
ESCONDIDO CENTER• In the 500 Hallway• Between Restrooms and Rm. 501• Near Administrative Offices
How may we help How may we help you?you?
ServicesServices
Nurse VisitsDoctor/Nurse Practitioner VisitsVending MachinesHealth InformationCommunity ResourcesHealth Promotions
Nurses determine which Nurses determine which doctor is most doctor is most appropriate.appropriate.
Nurse VisitsNurse Visits
Coughs, colds First Aid Health Screenings Immunizations
Bladder infections Pregnancy Tests Health Counseling Non prescription
medications
Health Screenings Health Screenings
Cholesterol Blood TestTB Skin TestBlood Pressure CheckVision Screening TestHearing Test
Cholesterol TestCholesterol Test
Can be scheduled any day Requires fasting 10-12 hours prior
• Drink plenty of water
Blood Test – small tube drawnVery reasonable costReduced cost in February – Healthy
Heart Month
TB TestingTB Testing
TB TestingTB Testing
Skin Test Screens for tuberculosis, a lung
diseaseRequires 2 appointments
• Testing • Reading 48-72 hours after test
Testing can be scheduled any day except Thursdays
Blood Pressure CheckBlood Pressure Check
ImmunizationsImmunizations
The following immunizations are provided for a fee:
– Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)– Hepatitis B– Influenza (Flu shot)– Tetanus (currently not available)
Physician or Nurse Physician or Nurse Practitioner AppointmentsPractitioner Appointments
Can Treat Most Health Problems Women’s HealthMen’s HealthPhysicals Lab TestsPrescriptions
Health Problems Treated Health Problems Treated bybyPhysician or Nurse Physician or Nurse PractitionerPractitioner
Skin problems • acne, warts, rashes, skin infections, etc.
Infections • strep throat, bronchitis, sinus, eye, ear,
mono, etc.
Other health problems• Allergies, asthma, thyroid, intestinal,
musculoskeletal, etc.
Nurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Women’s HealthWomen’s Health
Pap SmearsSTD TestingBirth Control Pills Pregnancy Testing
PhysicalsPhysicals
Academic Programs• Nursing• Dental Assisting• Paramedic• Fire/Police Academy
DMV College Transfers
VENDING MACHINESVENDING MACHINES
Locations• Health Services• Admissions • Student Union
What’s in it?• Aspirin• Ibuprofen• Condoms• Antacid• Cold Pack – Tylenol,
Cepacol, Sudafed• Bandaid Pack – alcohol
pad, bandaid, antibiotic
Cost – 25 centshttp://www.fast-aid.com/
Health InformationHealth Information
Bookmarks on Health TopicsBrochures on Health TopicsWeb Site with Health Resources
• www.palomar.edu/healthservices
Videos
Community ResourcesCommunity Resources
Dental Optometry CounselingHealth InsuranceCommunity ClinicsSTD Testing for MalesOther Community Referrals
Health PromotionsHealth Promotions Blood Drives Free HIV Testing Flu Shots Mini Physicals
Breast Cancer Awareness
Red Ribbon Week AIDS Awareness Health Fair
Blood DrivesBlood Drives
San Marcos– 2 each semester
Escondido– 1 each semester
Free HIV TestingFree HIV Testing
The OraQuick test is done using a small drop of blood from the finger.
Test Accuracy is 99.9%. Results are known in 20 minutes.Test is anonymous - means you give
a first name only and it can be any name that you will remember.
Flu ShotsFlu Shots
Available annuallyLow Cost
Mini Physicals Mini Physicals Physical Exam with Physician or Nurse
Practitioner Blood Tests include
– Chem Panel– CBC
Urine Test Test for blood in stool (Age 40 and older) Hearing Screening Test Vision Screening Test Offered in November and April Very Reasonable Cost
Health and Safety ExpoHealth and Safety Expo
Services for EmployeesServices for Employees
Nurse Visits Blood Pressure
screening & monitoring
First Aid Vending Machine
TB Testing Cholesterol Tests Flu Shots Mini-Physicals Over-the-Counter
Medications
Hours – San Marcos Hours – San Marcos CampusCampusMonday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pmTuesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pmWednesday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pmThursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pmFriday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hours – Escondido CenterHours – Escondido Center
Monday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Friday: closed
Web Site and Phone Web Site and Phone NumbersNumbersWeb Site:
www.palomar.edu/healthservices
Telephone Numbers:– San Marcos (760) 744-1150 x2380– Escondido (760) 744-1150 x8105
PALOMAR COLLEGEPALOMAR COLLEGE Learning for SuccessLearning for Success
HEALTH SERVICESSlide Presentation
Created byMargaret Reyzer MN, RN, BC