The Wellness Center operates like an urgent care clinic that provides students with access to highly trained medical professionals right here on campus. Available services include a wide range of everyday health needs including care for illness and injury, immunizations, women’s and men’s health, mental health, and dermatology. Each medical category below provides additional examples of the types of services provided. If you do not see a medical service listed, please contact the Wellness Center to ask if the treatment is offered. If deemed appropriate, physicians may provide a referral to a specialist or determine if a higher level of care is required.
- Minor Illness
- Minor Injury
- Immunizations & Screenings
- Women’s & Men's Health
- Sexual Health
- Skin Care
- Mental Health
Minor Illness
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Allergies (seasonal)
- Bladder or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Coughs, colds, or bronchitis
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- Earaches or ear infections
- Fevers
- Flu-like symptoms
- Headaches
- Heartburn and indigestion
- Itchy eyes
- Mononucleosis
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Nasal congestion or sinus symptoms
- Pink eye
- Sore throat, strep throat, or laryngitis
- STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
- Swimmer's ear
- Vision problems
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
The Wellness Center staff is pleased to work with you to keep you in good health. All our patients and clients have the right to privacy and confidentiality. As a consumer, you have the responsibility to be honest and direct in a courteous fashion about everything that relates to your needs for health services. Exceptions are determined by California and federal law, which directs us to report if you or someone else is in imminent danger or if a minor or impaired person is being abused.
Dignity
Privacy
Confidentiality
Ownership
Understanding
Service
Patient Responsibilities
For After Hours Medical Emergencies
Urgent Care Visits
Visit an urgent care center for the medical issues noted below. Refer to the back of your medical card for instructions to find a facility.
- Cuts and Minor Burns
- Sprains
- Earaches, Fever, Cold, Flu
- Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Allergies
- Sinus Infections
- Insect Bites
- Rashes
Emergency Room Visits
Visit an emergency room for a critical or life-threatening situation that requires immediate medical attention, such as:
- Loss of Consciousness
- Difficulty Breathing
- Suspected Broken Bones
- Chest Pain
- Heavy Blood Loss
Go directly to a local emergency room if you suspect a life-threatening situation OR call 911 and Public Safety at (619) 849-2525.
In the event of an emergency, refer to the back of your health insurance card for coverage information.
- HMO health care plans must go to their designated healthcare providers and/or healthcare facilities to receive care, unless it is a life-threatening situation and an emergency room must be accessed immediately.
- PPO health plans may access any urgent care or emergency facility (except Kaiser).
- Kaiser health plans must access a Kaiser facility.
- If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Local Healthcare Facilities
Emergency Services
Sharp Memorial Emergency Services
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 939-3400
Scripps Memorial Emergency Services
9888 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 626-4123
Scripps Mercy Hospital Emergency Services
4077 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 294-8111
Sharp Coronado Emergency Services
250 Prospect Place
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 522-3600
Kaiser Permanente Emergency Services
4647 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 528-5000
Urgent Care Facilities
Sharp Rees-Stealy Urgent Care
2001 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 446-1575
Kaiser Urgent Care
8080 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 528-5000
San Diego Sports Medicine/Urgent Care
1945 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 224-7977