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I wish I had known that if I was sick Yellow Cab Co. would drive me to Student Health and bill my BA/RC account.

Student Health provides health care to all registered students regardless of their insurance coverage. We are a primary care facility with limited specialties. Referrals to the community are provided whenever it is necessary. We are located on campus across from the Events Center-halfway between the residence halls and Isla Vista. In addition to medical services, educational services (see Educational Services below) are provided to help students become healthy and stay healthy. We are open year round Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, Wednesday from 9am to 4:30pm and Thursday from 8am to 7pm with limited services from 12-1pm. You may access our web site at http://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/ for current health information, after hours and emergency care, a chance to meet our staff practitioners, insurance information, and student opportunities to become involved at Student Health.

Medical Services

The following is a list of some of our services available at Student Health:

• Accutane Therapy
• Allergy Shots
• Dental Care
• Dermatology
• Eye Care
• Health Counseling
• HIV Testing
• Immunizations
• Laboratory
• Minor Surgery
• Nurse Advisor
• Orthopedics
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physicals
• Podiatry
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Rheumatology
• Social Worker
• Travel Medicine
• Wart Removal
• Women's Health
• X-Ray

Students who would like to be seen for a health concern can make an appointment by calling 893-3371 or scheduling online by going to our website at www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth. The appointment system is designed to meet the needs of busy college students by minimizing wait times. If you are not sure what your medical needs may be or have a medical question, you can call one of our Advice Nurses at 893-7129. In the event of an accident or illness that requires immediate attention (but is not life-threatening), students may come directly to Student Health and be seen by a practitioner. In this instance, the order in which students are seen is based on the severity of their problem, NOT on the order of their arrival. If you are unable to get to Student Health, you can call the Yellow Cab Company at 965-5111, and the charge can be placed on your BA/RC bill.

Educational Services

To help students succeed at UCSB, Health Education offers academic classes, internships, professional counseling and professional health educators. Our goal is to offer free, relevant and reliable information on the health issues that matter most to you. For college students, these issues often include:

• Alcohol and other Drugs
• Tobacco
• Nutrition
• Eating Disorders
• Relationships
• Sexual Health
• Stress Management

Come by and see what we can offer you. Visit our Web site at http://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/healtheducation or call us at 893-2630.

Academic Classes

Health Education classes are offered through the Drama and Education departments. They focus on personal growth, health skills and internship training. Drama classes are organized by interest groups such as Freshman or Multi Cultural focus. Education classes are arranged by topic and students who complete these training classes may apply for Internships. For current class information check our website at: or call 893-2630

Health and Wellness Chair (HAWC)

The Health and Wellness Chair (HAWC) is an elected position in the student government of each residence hall. HAWC's bring health information to their hall council and residents through weekly reports, Question and Answer boxes, educational programs, health bulletin boards, and other creative projects. They also act as liaisons between residents and Student Health, answering health questions or referring students to health services. HAWCs work with two coordinators and an advisor, who support their efforts to promote health. If you would like more information about this program contact Michael Takahara (893-8297, michael.takahara@sa.ucsb.edu.

Student Health Services Connect Program

Connect is a weight management program designed for students with a BMI of greater than 30. The goal is to help shift behaviors to provide a permanent lifestyle change. Students who enroll in this program meet initially with a doctor or nurse practitioner, a dietitian, and a physical therapist. While the program is running students meet 3 times a week:

• Two one-hour sessions in physical therapy for exercise


• One one-hour session for information/question answer/problem solving/support with a nutritionist or nurse practitioner At the end students will meet once again with the doctor or nurse practitioner, the dietitian, and the physical therapist to evaluate what changes they've made physically and behaviorally. For more information please call Health Education at 893-2630.

Health Internships

Top performing students from our Health Education classes are selected by application to become Peer Health Education Interns. Students are trained to empower other students to make informed decisions about their health. Interns provide information and support healthy choices at UCSB through presentations, campus campaigns and events. Internships emphasize Alcohol & Drug Responsibility, Healthy Eating & Living, Sex & Relationships, video production and specialized opportunities. For more information please check out our website: studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/healtheducation/ or call 893-2630.

Alcohol Program

If you use alcohol, it can affect your academic success. Free, confidential and non-judgmental information and counseling is available for students with questions about their own or another person's use. For more information, contact the Alcohol and Drug Program at 893-5013. For a confidential appointment with a counselor call 893-3371. Classes and internships are also available. S.T.A.R. (Students Teaching Alcohol and other drug Responsibility) Interns are trained through our academic classes and offer presentations on alcohol, other drugs and stress.

Wellness Program

There's more to school than going to class! The Wellness Program is committed to connecting students to the resources and opportunities to balance their physical, mental, and social lives at UCSB. The Wellness Website pulls together over 50 campus event calendars and resources into one place: wellness.sa.ucsb.edu. Over three hundred students are using the Wellness Website everyday to find fun things to do at UCSB and off-campus.

Drop In Centers bring Wellness Experts to three high-traffic areas around campus. Hundreds of students are engaging with staff members like our Registered Dietician, CLAS study skills experts, Career Counselors, Sustainability Experts, Health Educators, Multicultural Center experts, Academic Advisors and many more. Locations are:

• Santa Catalina: Tuesdays 3-6pm


• UCen: Wednesdays 11-2pm (*with free massage from 12-1)


• Manzanita Village: Thursdays 11-2pm

Programs in the evenings and weekends introduce students to wellness opportunities like: Friday Field Trips, Meditation three times a week, hikes, workshops, movies, food tastings, sporting events, volunteer opportunities, massages, rock climbing, CLAS workshops, career assessments, over 300 campus clubs and many, many more.

Passports to Wellness give students a chance to win prizes like iPods, bikes, skateboards, readers, sailing tickets, Adventure Program trips, massages, books, movie tickets, groceries, etc. just for showing up to events and signing attendance sheets. Over 100 prizes were given away last year for going to wellness events! For all the students who say there is nothing positive, healthy, and fun to do at UCSB; check out the website that over 300 students visit every day!

Drugs

Both prescription and "street" (illegal) drugs affect people in different ways and you never know how they are going to affect you. Getting the real facts from a reliable source can go a long way when making choices. Free, confidential and non-judgmental information and help is available. For more information, call the Alcohol and Drug Program at 893-5013. For a confidential appointment with a professional counselor call 893-3371.

Tobacco

Ready to quit? Student Health's KICK BUTT Program can help. Make a FREE confidential appointment and receive FREE nicotine patch, gum or lozenge for 2 months. Discounts are also available on prescription medications. For more information and appointments, call 893-5013.

Sexual Health & Relationships

Whether you're having sex, or wanting to wait before having sex there is a lot to know: sexually transmitted infection (STI) protection, birth control and how to talk with a partner. Whether you're sexually active or not, good communication is important...with your friends, health care providers, family, and your partner. Student Health offers services to promote healthy sexual relationships through effective communication, birth control and sexually transmitted infection education, testing and other preventative health care exams. Confidential information and/or help is available. For an appointment with a professional counselor call 893-3371. Sex and Relationship Interns are trained through our academic classes and offer fun and informative presentations and support. For more information please check out our website: studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/healtheducation/ or call 893-2630.

Nutrition

To perform well, and feel good, we all know you need to eat right. Making it happen is another story, especially in college. It's not easy, but our program provides a variety of services to promote healthy body image, media literacy, balanced physical activity and eating habits. Healthy Eating And Living (HEAL) Interns trained through our academic classes offer presentations about healthy eating on the run and coping with pressure to be thin. Individual appointments with our registered dietitians are available and are always confidential. For an appointment call 893-3371.

Eating Disorders

At UCSB, negative relationships with body image, food, or exercise affect the lives of both women and men. Even being a friend, roommate or partner of someone with an eating disorder means your life is affected too. FREE, confidential help is available for students concerned about their own or another person's eating or exercise habits. Call 893-3371 or go online at studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu to make an appointment.

Stress Management Program

Stress is a part of student life. This program helps students learn positive ways of dealing with their stress. Physicians and nurse practitioners are available for stress related medical care. Psychiatric appointments may also be made by referral. In addition, free confidential stress-management counseling is available for students wishing to discuss a stress-related problem or skills development. For an appointment call 893-3371.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics,

Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic & Health Promotion Center Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable medical care to all people, especially those uninsured and otherwise underserved, while maintaining a welcoming environment and treating patients with compassion, dignity and respect. Services include exams provided by family practice doctors and pediatricians, family planning, immunizations, and HIV/AIDS testing. Clinic open six days a week. For an appointment call: 961-4628 and walk-ins welcome. 970 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista, www.sbclinics.com

SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan)

The UC Regents require all registered students to be covered by major medical health insurance while attending school. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP unless they complete an online waiver form and provide proof of comparable coverage. One requirement of waiving out of the University-sponsored insurance is that a student must have a primary care provider within 25-miles of the campus. This is not the same as emergency care, which is included in most plans. Some plans do not have primary care providers within this radius so they do not qualify to waive. Please read the information carefully on the waiver website (www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth/insurance). The waiver form must be submitted each year by the specified deadline. Unless a waiver is granted, students are charged a health insurance fee as part of their registration. SHIP provides a complete health care package when combined with the services available through Student Health, located on campus. In addition, SHIP is portable, meaning that students receive excellent coverage whether they are on campus, at home or traveling. For further information, call Student Health at 893-2592 to speak with an insurance advisor.

Payment Plan for Non-SHIP Members

PATH (Prepaid Access To HealthCare) is an alternative method to pay for health services if you are not already enrolled in SHIP. Rather than paying for each visit, students can pre-pay their fees. You can see a practitioner and utilize the lab or x-ray as many times as needed without paying the visit or processing fees. By prepaying for services, you can maximize preventive care and access treatment by minimizing financial barriers. The process to enroll in PATH is a simple matter of answering yes at the end of the online waiver request. For students on financial aid, monies are allocated for health care and can be applied to PATH. For more information, call 893-8141. I wish I had known that if I was sick Yellow Cab Co. would drive me to Student Health and bill my BA/RC account. I wish I had known about all the healthy, positive activities and events sponsored by the Wellness Program. Stress is a part of student life. This program helps students learn positive ways of dealing with their stress. Physicians and nurse practitioners are available for stress related medical care. Psychiatric appointments may also be made by referral. In addition, free confidential stress-management counseling is available for students wishing to discuss a stress-related problem or skills development. For an appointment call 893-3371.

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics,

Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic & Health Promotion Center Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable medical care to all people, especially those uninsured and otherwise underserved, while maintaining a welcoming environment and treating patients with compassion, dignity and respect. Services include exams provided by family practice doctors and pediatricians, family planning, immunizations, and HIV/AIDS testing. Clinic open six days a week. For an appointment call: 961-4628 and walk-ins welcome. 970 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista, www.sbclinics.com

SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan)

The UC Regents require all registered students to be covered by major medical health insurance while attending school. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP unless they complete an online waiver form and provide proof of comparable coverage. One requirement of waiving out of the University-sponsored insurance is that a student must have a primary care provider within 25-miles of the campus. This is not the same as emergency care, which is included in most plans. Some plans do not have primary care providers within this radius so they do not qualify to waive. Please read the information carefully on the waiver website (www.sa.ucsb.edu/studenthealth/insurance). The waiver form must be submitted each year by the specified deadline. Unless a waiver is granted, students are charged a health insurance fee as part of their registration. SHIP provides a complete health care package when combined with the services available through Student Health, located on campus. In addition, SHIP is portable, meaning that students receive excellent coverage whether they are on campus, at home or traveling. For further information, call Student Health at 893-2592 to speak with an insurance advisor.

Payment Plan for Non-SHIP Members

PATH (Prepaid Access To HealthCare) is an alternative method to pay for health services if you are not already enrolled in SHIP. Rather than paying for each visit, students can pre-pay their fees. You can see a practitioner and utilize the lab or x-ray as many times as needed without paying the visit or processing fees. By prepaying for services, you can maximize preventive care and access treatment by minimizing financial barriers. The process to enroll in PATH is a simple matter of answering yes at the end of the online waiver request. For students on financial aid, monies are allocated for health care and can be applied to PATH. For more information, call 893-8141.