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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

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HEALTH SERVICESSlide Presentation

Created byMargaret Reyzer MN, RN, BC