Health Services

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Accommodating our students emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing is our top priority. The health center is the primary health care facility for SMC students. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles, illness prevention, nutrition education, and referrals to outside providers. We are currently operating remotely via telehealth and provide immunizations (including flu shots and TB tests ). We understand that students have a variety of health needs. Below is list of common student health care needs.

Exams, testing, or evaluation of illnesses or infections
Common colds, coughs, and sore throats
Over the counter medication and prescriptions
Contraception (birth control, plan B)
Injuries
Physical, mental, or sexual abuse
Referrals to other health services and or medical specialist

Learn about resources and access for the Health Services.

To be able to receive telehealth treatment at SMC, students will need to complete the following steps. This will assist the health center staff in providing the proper individual care, support, and resources.

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Step One: Pay Health Services Fee

Students taking credit classes are required to pay a health services fee. Services include basic health services performed by a nurse, information, referrals, emergency first aid treatment, and free or reduced-cost immunizations. Currently health fees are $21 (Fall/Spring) and $18 (Summer/Winter) however fees are subject to change.

Tuition, Fees and Payments

Step Two: Identify Health Needs

Emergency/first aid treatment
Medical care and intervention
Nursing assessment and intervention
Appointments with the Nurse Practitioner.
Vital signs screening (blood pressure, temperature, respiration, oxygen saturation)
Tuberculin (Mantoux) skin test
Finger stick blood sugar check
Over the counter (OTC) medication
Immunization/Vaccinations
Blood Mobile Donation
Health related pamphlets and literature
Condoms
HIV testing and counseling administered by Common Ground Clinic
STD/STI screening and referrals to clinics
Gynecological services and STD/STI screening (limited) conducted by Westside Family Health Clinic (WFHC) for urgent matters please call 310-450-2191. New location: 3861 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, California, 90230.
Information on optional student medical and dental insurance. Brochures available at the front counter in Health Center.

*If you do not see your health needs listed above, please contact health services to determine the best course of action.

Step Three: Complete Consent Form

The consent form verifies all informed consent for treatment that is applicable to Tele Health (TH) treatment.

Consent for Telehealth Consultation and Treatment

Once the student has completed this form please email the form to healthcenter@smc.edu.

Step Four: Complete Intake Form

The intake form provides the health center staff with students contact information, reason for visitation, and health background information.

SMC Health Services Intake Session

Once the student has completed this form please email the form to healthcenter@smc.edu.

Step Five: Complete Questionnaire

The questionnaire provides the health center staff with an understanding of the students emotional health and wellbeing.

SMC Questionnaire

Once the student has completed this form please email the form to healthcenter@smc.edu.

Step Six: Complete Influenza Form (Athletes)

Th Influenza form for athletes, will assist the health center staff with determining if a student should or should not receive the influenza injection.

Influenza Form (Athletes)

Once the student has completed this form please email the form to healthcenter@smc.edu.

The Health Services offers a variety of ways to connect to student services and support.

SMC Health Services Staff

Health Center Director: Dr. Brian Madden

Registered Nurses On Staff: Fauzia Hassan, Kasiani Gountoumas & Maria Arango

Registered Nurse Practitioner: Kasiani Gountoumas

Health Assistants: Nancy Alfaro and Alexandra Vargas,

Phone: 310-434-4262

For Emergencies: Call campus police at extension 310-434-4300.

SMC Health Center Hours

Fall & Spring Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8 am - 4pm (on-ground)
Friday: 8 am - 2:30 pm (virtual)
Closed on holidays.

We are open for TB testing/reading and Vaccine administration with appointment only Monday, Tuesdays (vaccine administration), Wednesday and Thursdays (reading) 8:00am to 2:00pm. To schedule an appointment, please email your request or call us 310-434-4262. You do not need to fill in the intake form or consent form to request appointments for vaccinations and or TB testing.

Covid-19 Resources

As Covid-19 evolves, we want to ensure students have a variety of healthy coping strategies and resources. Please share with family and friends.

Covid-19 Resources

Los Angeles County Healthcare Facilities

A list of Los Angeles County healthcare facilities.

Los Angeles Healthcare Facilities

Health Centers

A list of Los Angeles Health Centers are provided.

Health Centers

Emotional, Mental, and/or Physical Violations

If any student is in an emotional, mental,and/or physical harm, we strongly encourage students to contact SMC police at 310-343-4300 and other appropriate services at the link below.

Health and Safety Contacts

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded educational programs and activities. Under Title IX, sexual assault and sexual harassment are forms of discrimination on the basis of sex.

Title IX Overview