Available Health Services
Kathy Hunter is ready for emergencies
with her medical response cart "Medi".
Acute Care
If you have an acute illness or injuries, please call for an appointment.
The Nurse Practitioners and Physicians can manage most primary care concerns within the Center. Occasionally, a student must be referred to off campus care due to the nature and complexity of the problem.
Physicals
We provide by appointment physicals for:
- routine physicals
- study abroad
- athletics
- pre-employment
You should bring all available immunization records, a list of your current medications, and allergies. If the physical form contains any portions "to be completed by the student/candidate", please have the appropriate sections completed before your arrival and bring that portion with you.
Immunizations
We offer the following immunizations:
- Hepatitis B
- Heaptitis A
- Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td and Tdp)
- Meningitis
- Influenza vaccines
- HPV
We can also obtain required antibody titers.
Although TB skin tests are not an immunization, we also provide them. There are nominal charges for vaccines, titers, and TB skin tests; however for those students covered under the Student Health Insurance plan, Meningitis and Flu vaccines and TB skin tests are a covered benefit; titers are partially covered. Always ask about applicable fees when scheduling an appointment.
Women’s Care
Routine gynecologic exams with Pap tests are available by appointment. We also offer STD screening, evaluation and treatment of vaginal infections, contraceptive counseling and prescription; emergency contraception is available. Female students that have enrolled into the Student Health Insurance plan or a Preferred Provider Organization are able to receive one annual Pap test as a covered benefit. Always ask about applicable fees when scheduling an appointment.
Medications
The Wellness Center stocks medications commonly used in a primary care setting. These are available for purchase at a nominal charge; otherwise a student can elect to take a written prescription to fill at a local pharmacy.
Referrals
Providers will evaluate the need for off campus care, and make the appropriate referral; we will work with the student’s health insurance plan as much as possible.
CWC providers will see all students. However, if you have Kaiser insurance or another HMO plan and need a referral to a specialist, then it must be done through a Kaiser facility to be covered by Kaiser insurance.
The Student Health Insurance Plan requires the CWC to be utilized first if you are located within a 50 mile radius of the Stockton campus. Always ask about applicable fees when scheduling an appointment.
Telephone Advice Nurse
Telephone advice on any health concern is available whenever the Cowell Wellness Center is closed, or when the provider is unavailable. This service is available to all active and registered students by calling 209.946.2315. If you are not sure what to do, where to go, or just need to ask a health-related question, the Advice Nurse can assist you. You will be expected to give your name and student ID number when using the service. All information is confidential. The Wellness Center receives a fax copy of the encounter so that we can provide any needed follow-up. You may receive a phone call from the Health Services staff to check your condition
