Student Health Center
Pamela Sikes RN, MS, FNP, Director
Kimberly Woodruff, MD, Supervising Physician
Camino Hall, Room 161
(619) 260-4595, Fax (619) 260-2375
Summer Hours Are:
| June 15-August 14, 2009 | 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily |
Hours during Fall & Spring Semesters:
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:30-11:00 a.m.; 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
The Student Health Center is available for all students attending the University of San Diego. High-quality and convenient outpatient medical care is provided for acute illness, minor injures and other on-going medical problems. Preventive care, including well-woman and well-man check-ups, study abroad physicals, immunizations, and health education is also available. The clinic staff includes physicians, a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative support staff. Students may make advance appointments for preventive care. Students may make same-day or advance appointments, or may be "triaged" by a registered nurse, who will assess the student's condition and determine the need for urgent care by our medical staff. A nurse practitioner/physician assistant/physician is available to answer urgent health questions after hours, weekend and holidays and can be reached via public safety at x2222. Emergency Care is not within the scope of services offered by the Student Health Center. For medical emergencies off-campus, dial 911. For on-campus emergencies, call public safety at x2222.
If you are a student, there is no fee to be seen by a healthcare provider at the Student Health Center. However, diagnostic exams and minor procedures, such as electrocardiography (ECG), spirometry, suturing or laboratory work, require a minimal fee that is payable directly to the Health Center at the time of service. In addition, many low-cost prescription and over-the-counter medications are available for purchase at the Health Center. Students have the option of obtaining and paying for these services at the Health Center, or being referred to other facilities or pharmacies in the community. Students that need X-rays or lab work that is not available at the Health Center will be referred to nearby off-site locations. Referrals to specialists in the community can also be made by Student Health Center providers.
All students are encouraged to have medical insurance coverage that has a minimum benefit for emergency care, as this is NOT provided via student fees. Students should also be aware of whether they have a pharmacy benefit. Health insurance information is available on the Student Health Center website at www.sandiego.edu/healthcenter/
The University is not responsible for provision or cost of medical care rendered off campus.
