$
Wellness coaching and literature
$
Tobacco cessation aids excluding nicotine gum, lozenges and patches
$
Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
$
Blood Pressure Screening
$
Blood Glucose Screening
$
Counseling is available by licensed staff on a self-referral basis up to a maximum of six (6) visits per semester.
$
Medical care is provided by a Family Nurse Practitioner for Wellness Exams and Limited Urgent Care needs also
up to a maximum of six (6) visits per semester.
$
Problem related medical testing and problem related prescriptions can be ordered but are not covered by your
Student Health Fee; hormonal contraception included.
There is no Medical Doctor on duty and we are unable to refill long-term medications or manage chronic conditions including
but not limited to hypertension and diabetes. Health insurance is not available and we do not bill any insurance that you may
have. However, if you are injured on campus you will be referred to the Student Health and Wellness Center for evaluation. In
the event of an emergency immediately contact Public Safety (395-4554) &/or call 911; do not call the Student Health Center.
Smoke-Free Initiative
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found secondhand tobacco smoke to be a risk to public health,
and has classified secondhand smoke as a group ‘A’ carcinogen, the most dangerous class of carcinogen. Furthermore, the
California Air Resources Board has categorized secondhand smoke as a toxic air contaminant. Tobacco smoke and tobacco
products are hazardous to smokers and non-smokers alike.
Since January 1, 2004, California bill AB846 banned smoking within 20 feet (6.1 m) of the entrance or operable window of a
public building ("public building" means a building owned and occupied, or leased and occupied, by the state, a county, a city,
a city and county, or a California Community College district.) The law also prohibits smoking in state owned vehicles.
For individuals interested in quitting smoking or smokeless tobacco use, the Student Health and Wellness Center will provide
free cessation services. Additionally, for help quitting, contact the California Smokers› helpline at 1-800-NO-BUTTS, Kern
County Public Health Department, or
. Other resources and information can be acquired
from the Student Health and Wellness Center.
PARKING SERVICES
Levinson Hall 23 | (661) 395-4554
In addition to maintaining campus safety, Department of Public Safety (DPS) also provides parking enforcement services. For
information on purchasing a parking permit, disputing a parking violation citation, or updating vehicle information visit our
offices in Levinson Hall 23. DPS encourages students to purchase parking permits prior to the start of each semester through
our website.
All vehicles parked on Bakersfield College campuses must abide by all Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations. Vehicles
may be issued citations for illegal parking, failure to display a valid parking permit, or any other violation including California
Vehicle Code violation. All vehicles parked on the Bakersfield College campuses must display a current semester parking
permit or daily parking permit on the lower driver side windshield in a clearly visible manner. Semester permits are purchased
online or at Business Office. Daily parking permits may also be purchased from any kiosks in the parking lots or in DPS.
Permit Replacement
If a vehicle is sold or change of ownership occurs, the permit should be removed and placed on the new vehicle. Damaged or
malfunctioning permits should be returned to DPS. Authorization for a replacement permit will be granted for stolen permits
upon completion of a police report. A processing fee will be charged. Replacement authorization is not granted for stolen
permits unless a police report is made within 24 hours of the date of loss. Authorization is subject to approval by DPS.
Guest Parking
Guest Parking Permits may be issued in advance by the Department of Public Safety. They can also be obtained at the Office
of Student Life in Campus Center, room 4. Guest Parking Permits must be displayed on the driver’s side front dashboard,
visible from the outside of the vehicle. Guest permits are not valid in reserved or metered stalls. Tampering with Guests
permits will result in invalidating the permit and the vehicle will be subject to a citation for parking without a valid permit.
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