Medical Care

Primary Care

Payment of the Mandatory Health Fee (MHF) allows SJSU students unlimited primary care visits at no additional cost.

Illness and Injury Treatment

Care for the flu, sprains, lacerations, infections, and etc.

Physical Examinations

Academic-related (Nursing, Occupational Therapy), pre-employment, routine wellness, SCUBA physical examinations and DMV physical exam for commercial license are available for a nominal fee.

Preventive Medicine

Health educators and a registered dietitian are available for consultations. Immunizations are available at a reduced cost.

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Evaluation and treatment of gynecological concerns, routine examinations, and contraception counseling. There is a nominal fee for outside lab work done in conjunction with a gynecological exam.

HIV/AIDS Information

Individual consults are provided. Confidential HIV Testing is $12.

Family PACT

Are you interested in reproductive health care services at no cost to you? Many SJSU students are eligible for Family PACT. Family PACT provides comprehensive family planning services to eligible low income residents. To schedule an eligibility appointment, call the Student Health Center at (408) 924-6122.

Specialty Services

Gender Affirming Care Services

For local resources, contact the Gender Care Clinic at 777 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA (408) 977-4411.

Gender-affirming hormonal treatment
- The Student Health Center offers hormonal treatment for transgender and non-binary students interested in hormonal therapy. Students interested in starting gender-affirming therapy need to provide a letter of support following WPATH guidelines from a mental health professional following a minimum of two counseling sessions. Medical appointments for gender affirming care will not be booked until the patient has obtained the support letter from a mental health professional. Please note for those students obtaining letters from the SJSU Counseling Center (CAPS), the counselor will coordinate referrals directly with the health care provider prescribing the treatment prior to medical appointment booking.
Transferring treatment from another provider
- Students who have started the transition process elsewhere (and have already had prior medical and mental health consultations) may request to transfer their gender affirming treatment to the Student Health Center. Transferred records should include medical and mental health documentation of initial evaluations related to hormonal therapy, as well as their most recent visits, labs related to treatment, and if applicable, their hormone/medication doses. Once received, the records will be reviewed and a decision made regarding transfer of care. Health center staff will contact the student for a clinical appointment if transfer of care is accepted. Students needing greater expertise than can be provided by the health center will be referred for care at a local trans clinic.

Podiatry

Care for foot and podiatry services are offered. Referral by a Health Center clinician is not required.

ADD/ADHD

Students previously diagnosed and/or treated for ADD/ADHD who request refill of ADD/ADHD medications from the Student Health Center will be required to provide complete documentation of ADD/ADHD evaluation [pdf].

Students will need to arrange to receive refills of medications from their current prescriber until care has been transferred to the Student Health Center.

Student Health Center does not provide services for new ADD/ADHD evaluation or testing. For local testing resources, visit Bay Area Assessment Services [pdf] or Wright Institute Assessment Service [pdf].

Nutrition

Talk to our registered dietitian for any questions and concerns regarding nutrition or body image.

Physical Therapy

Services available include soft tissue and joint mobilization, ultrasound, electro-stimulation, exercise programs, and hot/cold packs. A referral from a Health Center clinician is required. Crutch/cane rental (free). The per visit fee is $7.

Sports Medicine

Care for sports-related and orthopedic concerns is provided. Referral by a Health Center clinician is not required.

Travel Care

Comprehensive travel health consultation (45-minute appointment) is available to reduce risks of illness and accidents when traveling abroad. Download the Travel Medical Consult Questionnaire [pdf]. This form needs to be printed, completed, and faxed to (408) 924-7786 for the student's travel consultation with the MD or NP. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to download this form). The fee for a comprehensive travel consultation is $18.

Additional Services

Laboratory

Many laboratory tests can be performed in the Health Center Laboratory free of charge. Outside laboratory procedures have varying fees.

Pharmacy

The Student Health Center Pharmacy fills prescriptions prescribed by licensed U.S. physicians. Over-the-counter products are also available. Prices are competitive.

Radiology

Student Health Center Imaging is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Our medical professionals conduct studies, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, provided in a compassionate, caring environment.

Immunizations

Hepatitis B and Measles & Rubella (MMR) are currently available

Allergy

The Student Health Center does not provide allergy testing or allergy shot administration for students on an advancing dosage regimen.

After-Hours Emergencies

If you have a life-threatening situation, call 911 immediately.

For after-hours nursing advice, call 1-866-935-6347.

Nearby hospitals and urgent care centers include:

Valley Health Center Downtown (777 E. Santa Clara St.)
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (751 S. Bascom Ave.)
Regional Medical Center (225 N. Jackson Ave.)
O’Connor Hospital (2105 Forest Ave.)
Willow Glen Urgent Care (625 Lincoln Ave.)

Note that services rendered outside the Student Health Center will be at patient’s expense.

Academic Resources

For assistance with academic challenges, here are some campus resources:

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