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The Las Positas College Student Health and Wellness Center

The Las Positas College Student Health and Wellness Center. To Prevent when possible, to treat when needed, to EMPOWER always!. The recipe for good healthcare. To Prevent when Possible To Treat when Needed To Empower Always. Holistic health Model of Care.

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The Las Positas College Student Health and Wellness Center

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  1. The Las Positas College Student Health and Wellness Center To Prevent when possible, to treat when needed, to EMPOWER always!

  2. The recipe for good healthcare To Prevent when Possible To Treat when Needed To Empower Always

  3. Holistic health Model of Care • Health promotion and Prevention of illness are paramount~ The KEY to wellness • All factors that influence health, wellness, and disease are taken into consideration ~ Holistic and Comprehensive • Practitioners exemplify its principles and commit themselves to self-exploration and self-development~ The walk speaks louder than the talk • Patient and practitioner are partners in the healing process ~ Empowers people in their own health

  4. Integrative approach Caring for the Mind, Body, and spirit

  5. fUNDING • The student health fee $14- semester per student funds the program. • LPC contracts with VCHS for medical services College health practices guided by ACHA, HSACCC • Mental Health grant ~ Measure A funds • Mental Health Internship program • Community partnerships: Discount services, wellness programs on campus

  6. PROGRAM COMPONENTS • Medical Care • Mental Health Services • Wellness Coaching • Health & Wellness ~ Outreach

  7. Comprehensive Medical Services • Free Medical Exams - Treatment for minor injuries, illnesses; referrals for complex/chronic care. • Free On –Site laboratory Testing - Pregnancy, Strep throat, Blood Sugar, Urine Analysis • Discounted Immunizations, Free Flu shots and TB testing • Prescriptions - Generic $4:Target,Walmart • Lab Services & X-rays -Discounted Fee through ValleyCare and Quest Lab • Woman’s Health Exams -Paps, breast exams, birth control – lab fee or referral • STI testing & treatment - Lab fee or referral

  8. Tri-Valley Cost Comparison Urgent Care Visit: Strep Throat **Average cost without insurance** $80-$180 Mental Health Counseling ** Average cost without insurance** $35 - $150 per hour

  9. Planned parenthoodfpact Eliminate Barriers to Medical Services • Prevent unplanned pregnancies • Prevent the spread of STIs *including HIV* • Early Detection & Prevention of Cancer

  10. Wellness counseling/Services • Smoking Cessation Counseling • Stress Management Tools: Massage services • Health Promotion: Outreach, educational events • Living with Illness counseling – diabetes, hypertension, cancer, HIV, etc. • Community referrals

  11. Front Desk Services • Make an appointment, ask a question, or just chat with Kelly! • Over the counter medications : Tylenol, Motrin, Allergy medication, Antacid, and more. • Variety of Bandages,Condoms, and Topical medication • Educational Literature in the lobby

  12. Mental wellness services Providers: Licensed MFT, MFT-Intern • Crisis counseling and referrals • Stress Management • Life Coaching • Depression or Mental Health evaluation and referral – Collaborative:Nurse Practitioner & MFT • On-going mental wellness support

  13. Student Mental Health 2007-2011

  14. Student Health & wellness Webpage • Comprehensive health and mental wellness resources • Online appointment requests • Latest Health News and health and wellness events on campus

  15. Questions?????

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