Student Health Clinic

Clinic Locations and Hours

Do I need an appointment?

Am I eligible for services?

How much does it cost?

Who will I see?

What services are provided?

When should I see a Health Care Provider (HCP)?

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Clinic Locations and Hours

Do I need an appointment?

If you want to be seen with a minimal wait time, it's best to have an appointment. You can call the Redwood clinic at 957-4347, South City clinic at 957-3323 or Jordan clinic at 957-6211 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come first-served/space available basis (emergencies and appointments take priority).

Am I eligible for services?

If you are a current student or employee of Salt Lake Community College you are eligible for health care services at the Health and Wellness Student Clinic. Spouses, children and relatives of students or employees are not eligible for services. You will be asked to show school identification or "one-card" before receiving services.

How much does it cost?

Consultations and exams, provided by a health care provider, are NO Cost for SLCC Students. Non-Student employees pay a $10.00 office visit charge. There are minimal charges for certain procedures, blood work, immunizations, and supplies. If you have questions about the cost of any of our services during an exam, please ask the staff member who is helping you. This clinic does not accept insurance of any kind. Payments must be made by the patient on the day of service. For other questions about medical costs at the Health and Wellness Medical Clinic call 957-4347 or 957-3323.

Who will I see?

Depending on your needs you may see a Medical Assistant (MA) and/or a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). You may also be referred to other members of our staff including a prevention education counselor, mental health counselor, massage therapist, or health promotions specialist.

What services are provided?

Our Health and Wellness Medical Clinics are able to provide a variety of health care services. Some of the most common services are listed below. If you have questions about services that can be provided, feel free to call the Taylorsville Redwood clinic at 957-4347, South City clinic at 957-3323, or Jordan clinic at 957-6211.

• Patient History
  • If you are a new patient to the Health and Wellness Student Clinic (or have not done so before) you will be asked to fill out a patient history. This history is vital to insure that you receive the appropriate medical care.
  • To save a little time at the clinic you may fill out the patient history form by downloading it ahead of time and give the completed form to the front desk upon checking in for your appointment.
• Exams
  • All exams, walk-ins or appointments, are FREE of charge for SLCC Students. The length and extent of your exam will vary depending on your circumstances. You may come to the Health and Wellness Student Clinic for any of the following:
    • Annual Well Visits such as general check-ups, cholesterol, pap smears, testicular exams, etc.
    • Sick Visits such as sore throats, cough, fever, abdominal pain, heartburn, headache, etc.
• Immunizations
  • Immunizations are an effective way to prevent disease. The Health and Wellness Student Clinic offers a wide range of immunizations for low cost. Immunizations include but not limited to the folowing:
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis A
    • Flu
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
    • Tetanus (Td)
    • Twinrix (Hep A and B combined)
    • Gardisil (cervical cancer vaccine: ages 11-26)
    • T-Dap-tetanus/pertusis
      
      Immunization Prices
      
• Procedures
  • The Health and Wellness Student Clinic is equipped to deal with many simple medical procedures. Some of these procedures include:
    • bandaging
    • suturing
    • wart removal
    • ear irrigation
    • mole removal
    • skin tag removal
    • toe nail removal
• Testing
  • Your FNP may suggest tests that can help you better understand your health risks and needs. Some of these tests may include:
    • Tuberculosis (PPD) tests
    • strep, mono, ulcers and Epstein-Barr tests
    • cholesterol, blood sugar, and iron tests
    • tests to determine liver, thyroid and kidney functioning
    • tests for bacterial, yeast and viral infections
• Confidential STD Testing
  • The Health and Wellness Student Clinic provides confidential, comprehensive sexually transmitted disease testing for minimal costs. Tests include:
    • Chlamydia/Gonorrhea
    • Hepatitis B and C
    • HIV
    • Herpes
    • Syphilis
      
      NO COST STI testing first Wednesday of each month at Taylorsville Redwood and South and the first Thursday of each month at Jordan.
      
      
  • Pre and post test counseling are a requirement of this kind of confidential testing. To find out more about confidential testing, schedule an appointment to see someone in our department.
• Family Planning
  • Free condoms are available at the Health and Wellness Prevention Offices and at the Student Clinic. Other services include:
    • Pregnancy Preparation
    • Fertility Awareness
    • Depo Provera Injections
    • Prescription for oral contraceptives
    • Plan B
      
      Plan B is available by appointment or walk-in basis. Cost is $20
      Questions regarding Plan B
      For more information visit www.plannedparenthood.org
      
• Pregnancy Testing
  • Pregnancy testing is available at the Health and Wellness Student Clinic. The two tests provided are:
    • HCG Urine Test
    • HCG Blood Test
      
      Urine pregnancy testing is available by appointment or walk-in basis. Cost is $10.

When should I see a Health Care Provider (HCP)?

When you are sick

Most people associate health care with illness, but should you come in when you have a cold? A cough? A headache? Knowing when you are sick enough to see a HCP can be confusing. After all, few people want to spend the time and money on an unnecessary appointment. It is important to remember that having any symptom of illness that is chronic (happens frequently) or is severe enough to be debilitating (weakening to the point of immobility) means you should see a health care provider as soon as possible. Some minor symptoms may simply run their course and can be treated at home with such old-fashioned remedies as sleep, soup and sympathy. However, there are some guidelines to follow. You should see a HCP if you experience any of the following:

• fever of over 102 degrees or lasting more than 1 week
• congestion, sore-throat, or cough lasting more than 1 week or chronic in nature
• joint or muscle aches not from activity, accompanied by discoloration or heat, or chronic in nature
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days, causes severe dehydration, may be associated with possible pregnancy, or is chronic in nature, or if blood is present in either vomit or stool
• earache or ear pressure that lasts more than a week
• headache that is accompanied by visual impairment (aura), severe light sensitivity, severe neck pain or rigidity, or that is chronic in nature.

Remember that these are only guidelines and that taking a better safe than sorry approach to your health is advisable.

When you are well

One of the best ways to keep from getting sick is good preventative care. Regardless of you age or perceived health you should have an annual well-visit. An annual well-visit can catch potential threats to your health and also give you piece of mind. This is also a great opportunity to ask your HCP questions you may have about your health. You may want to write some questions down to take to your appointment. For women over 18 an annual exam should include a breast exam and pap smear, for men a breast and testicular exam

In an on-campus emergency

The Health and Wellness Student Clinic is prepared to handle minor cuts, burns, bumps and sprains. If you have a minor accident on-campus the Medical Clinic is probably your quickest and least expensive option.

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