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Keeping us healthy
Eduardo Razo / Roundup
The Student Health Center gives free medical care to registered students, regardless of insurance. It is located in the second floor of the Student Services building and operates from MondayThursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“The rule of thumb here at the Student Health Center is: if we put something in you or take out of you, there will be an additional cost,” said Beth Benne director of the Health Center.
Three clinical services are offered: health clinic, psychological counseling and nutrition counsel- ing. Appointments are recommended, but they serve walk-ins as well.
Benne is in the process of hiring a third psychologist so that one will be available 30 hours per week for students who need more time with the psychologist.
“Students come in and set up appointments; they are not nervous or scared when they come in,” said Gema Mora, a nursing major who also works at the Student Health Center.
The center is for the students benefits. They are both informed and helpful when it comes to answering questions or solving problems.
“For people who have never visited or made an appointment at the health center, I will make it worth your while,” said Benne. “I can easily give students $11 worth of free condoms.”
The health center is planning to do an outreach for AIDS/HIV Awareness Week from March 21 to 24.
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