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➢ Condoms (unlimited access under The Condom Access Project)
➢ TB skin testing and risk screening as appropriate. Blood testing can be ordered but are not covered by the Student
Health Fee.
➢ Flu vaccine in season (call in advance for an appointment)
➢ Wellness coaching and literature
➢ Reproductive health counseling and prescription contraceptives including the prescription “morning after’
emergency contraceptive ELLA
➢ Sexually Transmitted Diseases can be tested but testing is not covered by the Student Health Fee
➢ Tobacco cessation aids excluding nicotine gum, lozenges and patches. FDA approved prescription medication can
be prescribed if in conjunction with cessation counseling
➢ 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 or Urgent/ Emergency care as appropriate for evaluation. In the event of an emergency immediately contact Public Safety (395-4554) and/or call 911; do not call the Student Health Center. For Student Workers, notify your supervisor of any work related injury so that you can be properly cared for.
100%Tobacco-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.
It is the commitment of Bakersfield College to provide and maintain an environment that is conducive to the health and safety of its students, employees, and visitors. In light this and the findings of the U.S. Surgeon General that the use of tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke pose significant health hazards, Bakersfield College, as provided in District Policy 3570, has established a smoke, vapor and tobacco-free environment to be initiated Fall 2017.
The use and/or sale of all tobacco products will be prohibited on all property and in all indoor and outdoor spaces owned, leased, licensed, or otherwise controlled by Bakersfield College, and in all District owned vehicles assigned to Bakersfield College. This prohibition includes smoking through the use of electronic smoking devices and hookahs.
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 www.californiasmokershelpline.org. Other resources and information can be acquired from the Student Health and Wellness Center and the web site.
PARKING SERVICES
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/public-safety 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.
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