- Emergency first aid.
- Health education, counseling, and evaluations.
- Health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, hemoglobin, body fat
composition, cholesterol, strep A, pregnancy, otoscope exams, etc.)
- Assessment, treatment and OTC medications for minor illnesses.
- Assessment and treatment for injuries.
- Specific care prescribed by physicians (allergy injections, hormone
injections, dressing changes, wound care, etc.)
- Assistance with proper use of the health care system through appropriate
referrals.
Self-Care Center
When the Student Health Services Nurse is unavailable,
student assistants operate the Self-Care Center. Student assistants can
check weight, blood pressure, and temperature. The Self-Care
Center also offers limited treatments for illnesses and injuries such as:
| Allergies |
Menstrual Cramps |
| Cold Sores |
Poison Oak/Ivy |
| Coughs |
Sore Throats |
| Cuts or Scrapes |
Toothaches |
| Diarrhea |
Upset Stomachs |
| Headaches |
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