Transcript The Las Positas College Student Health Center

To Prevent when possible, to
treat when needed, to
EMPOWER always!
To Prevent when Possible
To Treat when Needed
To Empower Always
 Health
promotion and Prevention of illness
are paramount~ The KEY to wellness
 All factors that influence health, wellness,
and disease are taken into consideration ~
Holistic and Comprehensive
 Practitioners exemplify its principles and
commit themselves to self-exploration and
self-development~ The walk speaks louder
than the talk
 Patient and practitioner are partners in the
healing process ~ Empowers people in their
own health
 The
student health fee $14- semester per
student funds the program.
 LPC contracts with VCHS for medical services
College health practices guided by ACHA,
HSACCC
 Mental Health grant ~ Measure A funds
 Mental Health Internship program
 Community partnerships: Discount services,
wellness programs on campus
Medical
Mental
Care
Health Services
Wellness
Health
Coaching
& Wellness ~ Outreach
 Free
Medical Exams -
 Free
On –Site laboratory Testing - Pregnancy,
Treatment for minor
injuries, illnesses; referrals for complex/chronic care.
Strep throat, Blood Sugar, Urine Analysis
 Discounted
Immunizations, Free Flu shots
and TB testing
 Prescriptions - Generic $4:Target,Walmart
 Lab Services & X-rays - Discounted Fee through
ValleyCare and Quest Lab
 Woman’s
Health Exams - Paps, breast exams,
birth control – lab fee or referral
 STI
testing & treatment - Lab fee or referral
Urgent Care Visit: Strep Throat
**Average cost without insurance**
$80-$180
Mental Health Counseling
** Average cost without insurance**
$35 - $150 per hour
Eliminate Barriers to Medical Services
 Prevent
unplanned pregnancies
 Prevent
the spread of STIs *including HIV*
 Early
Detection & Prevention of Cancer
 Smoking
Cessation Counseling
 Stress Management Tools: Massage
services
 Health Promotion: Outreach, educational
events
 Living with Illness counseling – diabetes,
hypertension, cancer, HIV, etc.
 Community referrals
 Make
an appointment, ask a question,
or just chat with Kelly!
 Over the counter medications : Tylenol,
Motrin, Allergy medication, Antacid, and more.
 Variety
of Bandages,Condoms, and
Topical medication
 Educational
Literature in the lobby
Providers: Licensed MFT, MFT-Intern
 Crisis counseling and referrals
 Stress Management
 Life Coaching
 Depression or Mental Health evaluation and
referral – Collaborative:Nurse Practitioner &
MFT
 On-going mental wellness support
LAS POSITAS COLLEGE STUDENT
MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM
STATISTICAL REPORT
Student Health & Wellness
October 2011
[Pick the date]
Year
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
Month
August/
September
13
14
55
28
86
October
9
14
43
56
67
November
3
18
46
48
December
3
11
24
37
January
6
12
17
31
February
25
40
58
59
March
27
42
84
70
April
33
33
55
61
May
43
39
44
61
Annual Totals 162
223
426
451
153
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wellness resources
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