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PALOMAR COLLEGE
Health for Success
HEALTH SERVICES
Welcome to Health Services
Where is Health Services
located?
SAN MARCOS CAMPUS
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Center of Campus
Bldg. HS
Near Parking Lot 11
Between Bldgs. E and B
Across from Bldg. P
Health Services Location
ESCONDIDO CENTER
• In the 500 Hallway
• Between Restrooms and Rm. 501
• Near Administrative Offices
How may we help you?
Services
Nurse Visits
 Doctor/Nurse Practitioner Visits
 Vending Machines
 Health Information
 Community Resources
 Health Promotions
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Nurses determine which
doctor is most appropriate.
Nurse Visits
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Coughs, colds
 First Aid
 Health Screenings
 Immunizations
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Bladder infections
 Pregnancy Tests
 Health Counseling
 Non prescription
medications
Health Screenings
Cholesterol Blood Test
 TB Skin Test
 Blood Pressure Check
 Vision Screening Test
 Hearing Test
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Cholesterol Test
Can be scheduled any day
 Requires fasting 10-12 hours prior
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• Drink plenty of water
Blood Test – small tube drawn
 Very reasonable cost
 Reduced cost in February – Healthy
Heart Month
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TB Testing
TB Testing
Skin Test
 Screens for tuberculosis, a lung
disease
 Requires 2 appointments
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• Testing
• Reading 48-72 hours after test
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Testing can be scheduled any day
except Thursdays
Blood Pressure Check
Immunizations
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The following immunizations are
provided for a fee:
– Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
– Hepatitis B
– Influenza (Flu shot)
– Tetanus (currently not available)
Physician or Nurse Practitioner
Appointments
Can Treat Most Health Problems
 Women’s Health
 Men’s Health
 Physicals
 Lab Tests
 Prescriptions
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Health Problems Treated by
Physician or Nurse Practitioner
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Skin problems
• acne, warts, rashes, skin infections, etc.
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Infections
• strep throat, bronchitis, sinus, eye, ear,
mono, etc.
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Other health problems
• Allergies, asthma, thyroid, intestinal,
musculoskeletal, etc.
Nurse Practitioner
Women’s Health
Pap Smears
 STD Testing
 Birth Control Pills
 Pregnancy Testing
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Physicals
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Academic Programs
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Nursing
Dental Assisting
Paramedic
Fire/Police Academy
DMV
 College Transfers
VENDING MACHINES
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Locations
• Health Services
• Admissions
• Student Union
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What’s in it?
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Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Condoms
Antacid
Cold Pack – Tylenol,
Cepacol, Sudafed
• Bandaid Pack –
alcohol pad, bandaid,
antibiotic
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Cost – 25 cents
http://www.fast-aid.com/
Health Information
Bookmarks on Health Topics
 Brochures on Health Topics
 Web Site with Health Resources
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• www.palomar.edu/healthservices
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Videos
Community Resources
Dental
 Optometry
 Counseling
 Health Insurance
 Community Clinics
 STD Testing for Males
 Other Community Referrals
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Health Promotions
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Blood Drives
 Free HIV Testing
 Flu Shots
 Mini Physicals
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Breast Cancer
Awareness
 Red Ribbon Week
 AIDS Awareness
 Health Fair
Blood Drives
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San Marcos
– 2 each semester
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Escondido
– 1 each semester
Free HIV Testing
The OraQuick test is done using a
small drop of blood from the finger.
 Test Accuracy is 99.9%.
 Results are known in 20 minutes.
 Test is anonymous - means you give
a first name only and it can be any
name that you will remember.
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Flu Shots
Available annually
 Low Cost
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Mini Physicals
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Physical Exam with Physician or Nurse
Practitioner
 Blood Tests include
– Chem Panel
– CBC
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Urine Test
Test for blood in stool (Age 40 and older)
Hearing Screening Test
Vision Screening Test
Offered in November and April
Very Reasonable Cost
Health and Safety Expo
Services for Employees
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Nurse Visits
 Blood Pressure
screening &
monitoring
 First Aid
 Vending Machine
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TB Testing
Cholesterol Tests
Flu Shots
Mini-Physicals
Over-the-Counter
Medications
Hours – San Marcos Campus
Monday:
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 Friday
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hours – Escondido Center
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Thursday:
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
4:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 Friday:
closed
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Web Site and Phone Numbers
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Web Site:
www.palomar.edu/healthservices
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Telephone Numbers:
– San Marcos (760) 744-1150 x2380
– Escondido (760) 744-1150 x8105
PALOMAR COLLEGE
Learning for Success
HEALTH SERVICES
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Margaret Reyzer MN, RN, BC