Student Health Center
Student Health Center (between Library and Rachel Carson Hall)
(707) 664-2921
Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Inc.
Sonoma State University maintains a nationally accredited, on-campus Student Health Center (SHC) that provides outpatient primary medical care as well as health education, public health, and disease prevention services for regularly enrolled SSU students. The Student Health Center is located along West Redwood Circle, between the Schultz Library/Information Center and Rachel Carson Hall, and East of the Zinfandel village area of the residence halls.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, excluding campus closures and holidays. The SHC closes for a 1 hour lunch at noon.
Staffing: The SHC’s licensed professional staff includes board certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacist, and clinical lab scientist.
Services: The SHC provides high quality outpatient medical care for common illnesses, injuries, and mental health concerns typically managed in a primary care office. Pharmacy, laboratory, and preventative services such as immunizations, cervical cancer screening, contraception, and health education are also provided.
Basic medical visits, health education, and public health services are available at no charge to regularly enrolled SSU students who have paid the mandatory student health fees. Nominal additional fees are charged for certain nonessential services (referred to within the CSU as augmented services) such as pre-employment and pre-participation physical exams, and for some services during the summer session. Discounted fees are also in place to cover the cost of acquiring medications, vaccines, specialized diagnostic tests, and certain other medical supplies.
While interim and transitional care may be provided for medical stabilization purposes, support, and continuity of care, long term comprehensive care of complex chronic conditions and those conditions typically requiring management by specialists are beyond the scope of the SHC. Counseling and psychological evaluation are offered on campus through the Counseling and Psychiatric Services program.
Health insurance is not required to use the SHC. However, personal health insurance is generally recommended because students are financially responsible for medical services they receive outside the SHC and from off campus entities.
Students eligible for medical care at Sonoma State University’s SHC are also eligible for care on other California State University campuses during their regular academic year enrollment, without additional charge.
Confidentiality: SHC medical records and related individually identifiable health information are confidential and are held in a manner consistent with state and federal law as well as national accreditation standards. Parents, family members, University personnel, and other individuals who are not the healthcare providers and SHC support staff directly involved in the student’s medical care do not have access to SHC medical information without the patient’s consent.
Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC): Opportunities for student involvement and advocacy relevant to campus health issues are available through SHAC and health promotion projects. SHAC serves a critical liaison role between SHC and the campus community to ensure SHC programs address the needs of its students and respond to new or unique concerns as they emerge. Learn about SHAC and how to become involved. Those interested in serving on SHAC are encouraged to contact the Student Health Center.
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