The Student’s Guide to Campus Health One Campus Health Coalition
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The Student’s Guide to Campus Health
About This guide is written by students and intended for students’ use. It’s goal is to serve as a quick and informal guide to promote health and wellness resources to the student population and help students seek out and utilize health resources that are readily available to them. This resource contains information on various health and wellness programs and centers accompanied with links and extended contact information. It is the hope of the authors of this guide that every student will be able to make informed decisions concerning their health and take with them a multitude of campus resources that will help to assist their health and wellness endeavors.
Acknowledgments Compiled by:
Special Thanks to:
One Campus Health Coalition
Student Health and Counseling
Project Director and Editor:
Services, Executive Director of SHCS
Chinedum Ed U. Muo
Dr. Michelle Famula, and Merril
Images by:
Lavezzo of Health Education and
Kasra Afzali and Campus Recreation
Promotion
and Unions
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Table of Contents I. Medical, Vision, and Dental
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II. Student Health and Wellness Center
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III. Counseling Services 12 IV. Campus Recreation and Unions
Contact Us Email us at: ochc.ucd@gmail.com
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I. Medical, Vision, and Dental
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Did you know? ALL STUDENTS are REQUIRED to have an acceptable form of health insurance.
How do you enroll in UC SHIP?
Every student is automatically enrolled in UC SHIP, however student’s may choose to waive SHIP at any point if they have
another form of insurance benefits (ie. Parent’s insurance, Medi-Cal, etc).
University of California Student Health Insurance Plan (UC SHIP)
As the university’s health insurance for students, UC SHIP provides vision, dental, and medical coverage including primary and
urgent care through Anthem Blue Cross.
Learn more about UC SHIP at https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/insurance/ship/
Feeling Sick?
If you are unsure whether you need medical help or assistance, call the SHCS Advice Nurse (at no cost) to assist in determining
whether medical care is needed for you.
Contact the SHCS Advice Nurse at (530)-752-2349
Or visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/advice.html
Primary Care Is Your First Stop!
Primary care is routinely known as the first line of care an individual would receive. Primary care physicians
generally treat a wide range of common illnesses in addition to health assessments including physicals.
Students can receive primary care ON CAMPUS through:
The Student Health and Wellness Center! A part of UC Davis Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS)
Visit SHCS online at: http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/shwc
Services are available to all registered students, regardless of insurance.
Cost: $15 for all registered students
As a registered UC Davis student, no payment is necessary at the time you are seen. Your student account will be billed.
Further treatment needed? No Problem!
A referral can be made, if necessary, from an SHCS Physician for outside or specialist care.
Many in-house specialists in areas including Endocrinology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Orthopedics!
Want to know more about the fees associated with common services at the Student Health and Wellness
Center? Visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/fees
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Got a Prescription? Need a Refill?
Located on the first floor of the Student Health and Wellness Center is the pharmacy
Get your prescription filled and/or find a wide array of Over the Counter (OTC) drugs
All charges including prescription and OTC drugs are billed to your student account.
Need Advice on taking a medication?
The pharmacist is available for brief advice or counseling for concerns or questions!
Contact the pharmacy at (530) 752-2338 or check out: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/pharmacy
Got Blurry Vision or Trouble Seeing? No Problem!
Vision and eye care are available on campus!
Located within the Student Health and Wellness Center is the Optometry Clinic and Optical Shop
The clinic treats common vision problems including blurry vision and trouble seeing at night as well as eye exams and fittings for
both corrective or contact lens and eye glasses.
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Time for your annual eye exam?
Call to Schedule an appointment: (530) 752-2349
Order contact lenses as well as lenses and frames for glasses at the Optical Shop!
Learn more about the Optometry clinic at: http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/optometry
Concerned about your teeth or is time for a cleaning?
Through UC SHIP, enrolled students are covered by the provider, Delta Dental, and can receive dental care from many
dentists around Davis and anywhere else!
For information concerning dental benefits, visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/insurance/ship/dental
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II. Student Health and Wellness Center
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The Student Health and Wellness Center
Primary Care, Urgent Care, Physical Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy and so much more under one roof!
The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has a dynamic and widespread offering of services including:
Providing high-quality and cost-sensitive care for the unique and diverse needs of all UC Davis students.
A center for basic as well as specialized health care needs.
Where Is It?
Located on La Rue Road between Hutchison Drive and Orchard Road
Across the street from the ARC and right next to the Colleges at La Rue
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-5:30pm and Wednesday 9:00am-5:30pm
Learn more online at https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/about/shwc
Concerned about Payment or Privacy? The atmosphere at the Health and Wellness Center is entirely professional and non-judgmental and confidential:
No upfront payment is necessary
Student accounts will be charged to be paid off at a later date
For confidentiality, specific information about service charges don’t show up on online bill
All medical records are confidential
Tips? Not Sure Where to Go?
Schedule an appointment! Same day appointments are routinely available.
The appointment line can be reached at: (530)-752-2349
Urgent Care is available without appointment. An advise nurse will assess your condition at no charge. If you need to see a provider
for more in-depth care, your student account will be billed $20.
Although many services are termed to require referrals, ask about “self-referrals”
Busing to the SHWC? Both the J and C lines have stops in front of the SHWC.
Need consultation after normal SHWC hours?
A Student Health Advice Nurse is available 24/7 through (530)-752-2349 for issues or concerns.
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The “Freshman 15.” Fact or Myth? MYTH Still Concerned about the freshman 15 or need help managing healthy nutrition habits? Get acquainted with Nutrition Services at the Student Health and Wellness Center! Whether you need help maintaining a healthy diet, weight management, nutrition assessments, or tips on eating habits, Nutrition Services has you covered.
Need Tips on Cooking Great AND Healthy meals?
Nutrition Services hosts The Teaching Kitchen! A series of cooking class sessions are offered to students several times each
quarter ranging from hands on cooking classes to “fresh from the farm” sessions suited to help students create quick, easy, and
most importantly, healthy meals.
All registered students (with a referral) can meet with a registered in-house dietitian for nutrition assessments as well as for
nutrition related problems including diabetes, weight management, and eating disorder related issues.
For more information on Nutrition Services at the Student Health and Wellness Center,
Check out: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/nutrition
Remember, The Birds and The Bees? Yes, SEX. Knowledge of sexual health is of importance to all, no matter if you are sexually active or not. Health Education and Promotion (HEP), located on the third floor of the Student Health and Wellness Center is an on-campus resource for students to
pick up materials and information to help them be informed and make healthier decisions when it comes to their sexual health
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Get familiar with the Love Lab!
The Love Lab, a program of HEP, distributes free safer sex products including condoms and educational materials
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) as well as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing are available to ALL students at the
Student Health and Wellness Center.
Visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/sti-testing
Additional information on Sexual Health can be found by visiting: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/hep
Need To De-Stress?
Massage therapy may be your answer! The Student Health and Wellness Center provides massage therapy
sessions through the Physical Therapy department for all students and staff for a small fee.
Useful for releasing tension, stress, and help in relaxation, massage therapy sessions range from 30 and 45 minute sessions for
$30 and $40, respectively, per session! All charges are billed to your student account.
Check out: http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/massage
Acupuncture, the technique of inserting thin needles at specific points on the body to treat pain and stress
and increase blood flow, is available to students on the third floor.
If you are looking for a new way to balance your flow of energy, or CHI (qi), give acupuncture a go!
Visit: http://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/acupuncture
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Counseling Services Need Help Handling Stress?
Feeling Down?
Family Issues?
Identity Crisis?
Having a hard time coping with school?
Are you or anyone you know in need of guidance?
Counseling Services offers short-term, confidential counseling and therapy to all registered students.
An entirely Safe and Confidential environment
Short term individual counseling AND group counseling available
Certified professionals trained to handle student needs and concerns
Where Is It?
Located on the second floor of North Hall, facing right, by the Quad.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:45pm and Wednesday 9:00am-4:45pm.
Visit online at https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/counseling
Want To Schedule an Appointment?
Call (530)-752-2349 to reach the Counseling Services office
Need help after normal business hours?
Mental Health consultations are available by phone, 24/7 with mental health counselors
Check: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/crisis
Looking To identify With Your Cultural Community?
Community Advising Network(CAN) is comprised of a team of community counselors that assist all students, especially those
from underserved populations.
Visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/can
Look into the Multicultural Immersion Program (MIP) for workshops and internships for topics concerning a
diverse population.
Visit: https://caps.ucdavis.edu/mip
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Need A Supprt Group? Counseling Services has you covered! Support groups offer a way to meet and interact with other students who have common concerns and offer a great way to learn and grow with one another. These groups range from:
Eating and Body Image Groups
Identity and Growth Support Groups
Undergraduate and Graduate Support Groups
Sport Psychology Support Groups
Stress Management and Wellness Groups
Topics of these groups in their areas of interest include: social confidence, cultural awareness, coping with illness and disability,
career exploration, smoking cessation, LGBTQIA+ identity and much more!
For a full outline of support groups, visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/groups
The Mind Spa Located on the first floor of North Hall (Room 132) and on the second floor of the Student Health and Wellness Center at the CAPS Clinic, the Mind Spa is a great place to relax and de-stress! All Mind Spa services are offered at no charge!
The Mind Spa includes:
Massage chair recliners
A Biofeedback machine
Light Therapy Relaxation audio
Interested? For more information, visit: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/mindspa
Am I Depressed?
Signs of depression may include:
Feeling sad, hopeless, worthless and/or excessively guilty
Significant change in weight and/or appetite
Sleeping too little or too much
Difficulty concentrating, remembering things, or making decisions
Frequent thoughts of death or planning or attempting suicide
2 in 3 depressed college students do not seek help for severe depression. There are things that can be done about depression, such
as seeking counseling, getting enough sleep, being physically active, forming a support network, eating properly, and limiting
caffeine and alcohol intake.
Urgent Mental Health Care Services are available 24/7! Check: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/services/crisis
If you are in any immediate danger, call 911 immediately!
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Improve Your Mental Health!
10 Ways to improve your mental health:
1. Sleep 7-9 hours every night. 2. Consistently wake up at the same time every morning. 3. Limit time spent on social media. 4. Be Physically Active every day. 5. Connect with others. 6. Get Involved and give back to your community. 7. Limit alcohol and caffeine consumption.
8. Do not be scared to Ask for Help.
9. Let yourself Relax.
10. Eat a well-balanced diet
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For a HEALTHIER YOU, Get ACTIVE with…
Campus Recreation and Unions From sports clubs, IM sports, to aquatics and Outdoor Adventures, campus recreation and unions has an assortment of ways to stay active and involved to lead to a more healthier you.
ARC
Aquatics
Crafts Center
Equestrian Center
Sports Clubs
Fitness Workshops
Outdoor Adventures Intramural(IM) Sports
The Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) is Part of Campus Rec and Unions!
The ARC is available to ALL registered students at no additional cost and features state of the art fitness materials including
weight and cardio machines, an indoor track, basketball and racquetball courts, and a rock wall. Many other activities in
the ARC include badminton, indoor soccer, dodge ball, volleyball, taekwondo, and dance.
Find the ARC online at: http://cru.ucdavis.edu/content/1-activities-and-recreation-center-arc
Tips from Campus Rec and Unions:
If you are beginning a new workout regimen, follow these three easy steps to success:
1. Find an activity that you could envision yourself consistently performing in the distant future. Using this technique will
assist in adhering to exercise and creating an active lifestyle.
2. Keep exercises comfortable and increase intensity after your body has become accustomed to the new activity levels.
3. Most of all, focus on enjoying yourself and how great exercising makes you feel mentally, physically and emotionally.
Fitness should be fulfilling and fun.
Need Help Getting In Shape? Try Personal Training! Whether you’re training for a marathon, dealing with a recent injury, or just wanting that extra motivation to get fit, personal training can be for you! The board-certified personal trainers at Campus Recreation are there to help you achieve your goals so you can have the healthy lifestyle you deserve.
Working out with friends is always more fun! Plus, it’s an extra incentive when you can get the Personal Training Buddy Package.
You and your workout buddy can get 10 sessions for less than $18 per session!
Check Out: http://cru.ucdavis.edu/content/110-personal-training
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Don’t like aimlessly jogging on the treadmill alone? Try group exercise at the ARC!
Various Abs & Core, Cardio, Cycling, Fitness Fusion, and Resistance Training classes are offered.
Feeling feisty? Try the high energy Cardio Kickboxing class How does a workout party sound? Try Cardio Party! A dance class with today’s top hits.
To find a list of all group classes offered, go to: http://cru.ucdavis.edu/content/107-group-exercise
Get Competitive with Intramural (IM) Sports!
What are intramural sports?
UC Davis offers 27 different recreational sporting opportunities. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni have the
opportunity to form teams, and compete against one another. Most sports go on for five weeks, and teams compete
once a week. The winner is determined the last week, and the winning team gets their photo displayed in the ARC!
Intramural sports offered include:
Fall: Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Outdoor Soccer
Winter: Basketball, Quidditch, Racquetball, Indoor Soccer
Spring: Flag Football, Grass Volleyball, Outdoor Soccer, Tennis, Tube Polo, Ultimate Frisbee
Summer: Softball, Soccer
Want more information on how to sign up and general guidelines for IM?
Visit: http://cru.ucdavis.edu/content/77-intramural-sports
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Are you more of an OUTDOORS person? Outdoor Adventures(OA) is the place for you! Trips and classes are led every weekend. OA offers great way to make lasting friendships, get some fresh air, exercise, or learn a new skill! Trips lead by trained fellow students are guaranteed to be a blast!
Outdoor Adventures offers:
Backpacking Whitewater rafting Snow trips Rockclimbing Sea Kayaking
Healthcare classes (CPR, first aide, etc)
Guide school How to register: online, in person, or by phone (530-752-1995) Where’s the Outdoor Adventures office located?
On the intersection of La Rue and Hutchinson next to the Rec Pool
Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Find out more about Outdoor Adventures online! http://cru.ucdavis.edu/content/78-outdoor-adventures