Services for Students
Eligibility
You must be a regularly enrolled student, non-regularly enrolled student, or transition health care participant to be eligible to use Student Health Services.
- Regularly enrolled students are those who pay all required fees to attend CSUEB, including the Student Health Fee (SHF).
- Non-regularly enrolled students are those who are attending CSUEB, taking classes for credits, but have not paid the University Fees, including the SHF. Open University, Master’s Thesis, and Extended Education are examples of non-regularly enrolled students
- Transition Health Care participants are those who have completed the requirements to graduate from California State University, East Bay. They are eligible for one quarter after the last quarter during which they were enrolled in courses and must pay the fee for THC during the quarter in which they are eligible.
Appointments & Urgent Care
General medical visits with a health care practitioner for the care and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, health education and family planning are available. For an appointment for less urgent illness, injuries, or routine exam, call (510) 885-3735.
When you are not feeling well and need same day health care, call or come to the Student Health Center.
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-3735 for more information or to make an appointment.
Services Available
- Asthma Education
- Health Promotion & Education
- HIV Testing
- Laboratory
- Massage Therapy
- Men’s Health
- Nutrition & Fitness Assessment
- Orthopedics
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Podiatry
- Psychiatry
- Radiology
- Sexual Health Consultation
- Smoking Cessation
- Women’s Health
Services for Students
Asthma Education
For those interested in learning to identify their asthma triggers and control the symptoms associated, this clinic can be used in three easy steps!
- Make an appointment by contacting the Health Promotion Clinic Coordinator at (510) 885-4267 or at janice.frias@csueastbay.edu.
- Meet with an Asthma Education Counselor to talk about your asthma and how you can control your symptoms.
- Receive a free inhaler AND peak-flow meter!
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-4267 or email paw@csueastbay.edu for more information
Health Promotion & Education
The Health Promotion Department at Student Health Services helps students make healthier choices in their lives by offering a wide range of health education and prevention services. In addition to our clinics and events, we have educational resources and services that are conveniently available and free!
HIV Testing
For those interested in learning about HIV/AIDS and getting tested for HIV anonymously. The OraSure method is needle-less and has 99.97% accuracy. To use this clinic,
- Stop by our walk-in hours. (No appointment needed.)
Tuesdays: 3:00 – 5:00pm
Wednesdays: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm - Meet with an HIV Testing Counselor.
- Return in two weeks for your results.
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-4267 or email paw@csueastbay.edu for more information
Laboratory
Equipped for basic laboratory work including complete blood counts, urinalyses, and pregnancy tests. Services that cannot be performed in-house are sent out for processing and will cost a nominal fee.
Hours:
- Monday thru Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Closed during lunch.
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Massage Therapy
Massage treatments help to:
- Develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function.
- Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain.
- Relax tight and tense muscles.
- Improve circulation, recovery time and immune system function.
- Reduce overall stress.
Cost:
- $15 for a 30 minute appointment for students
- $25 for a 30 minute appointment for faculty & staff
Cancellations: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment or a fee equal to the cost of the visit will be charged. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Men’s Health
Men's Health care is provided to CSUEB students.
Services include:
- Physical examinations
- Urinary/genital exams
- Testicular exams
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and other problems
- Sexual assault evaluation
- Referrals
Contraception Methods:
- Condoms
Male physicians are on staff and can be requested if desired. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (510) 885-3735.
Nutrition & Fitness Assessment
For those interested in improving their personal nutrition & fitness.
- Complete a Food Diary. When you're finished, you can either email it to paw@csueastbay.edu or print it out and turn it in to the Health Promotion Department at SHS.
- Meet with a Nutrition Assessment Counselor to discuss your results.
- Return for a follow-up session to check on your progress.
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-4267 or email paw@csueastbay.edu for more information
Orthopedics
For those interested in an evaluation and treatment of bone and joint injuries of the body including acute injuries and chronic problems. By referral from SHS provider.
Cost: $25.00
Cancellation: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment or a fee of
$25.00 will be charged. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Optometry
- Comprehensive eye examination: $45.00 and up
- Contact Fitting (including general exam and fitting): $65.00 and up
- Wide selection of contemporary glasses and contact lenses available for purchase
- Services are provided by the School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley
Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Cancellations: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment or a fee of
$45.00 will be charged. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Pharmacy
Over-the-counter and prescription medication products are available for less than retail costs.
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 5:30pm and Fridays: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Closed for lunch
Contact: (510) 885-3650
Physical Therapy
For those who have been injured or have physical pain and need rehabilitation to bring your body back to optimal health.
Referral: Therapy is offered in consultation with your provider and will be continued only upon a specific order from your provider.
Cost: Free
Cancellations: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment or a fee will be charged. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Podiatry
For those interested in an evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries, skin and nail conditions, and biomechanical problems and overuse injuries related to the function of the lower extremity.
Cost: Free
Cancellations: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Psychiatry
For those interested in an evaluation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries, skin and nail conditions, and biomechanical problems and overuse injuries related to the function of the lower extremity.
Cost: Free
Cancellations: SHS must receive notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. To cancel your appointment, please call (510) 885-4651.
Contact: By appointment only. Call (510) 885-3735 to make an appointment.
Radiology
Referral required
Cost: Basic x-ray with interpretation: $20.00
Hours
- Monday thru Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Closed for lunch
Contact: (510) 885-3649
Sexual Health Consultation
For those interested in learning about reproductive and sexual health. This includes information on birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, communicating with a partner, etc.
- Stop by our walk-in hours. No appointment needed.
Mondays: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesdays: 2:00am – 5:00pm - Meet with a Birth Control Consultation Counselor and have your questions answered.
- Receive pamphlets, contraceptives, and more!
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-4267 or email paw@csueastbay.edu for more information
Smoking Cessation
For those interested in taking steps to successfully quit smoking.
- Contact the Clinical Coordinator to make an appointment at (510) 885-4267 or at janice.frias@csueastbay.edu
- Meet with a Smoking Cessation Counselor on a weekly basis for 7 weeks.
- Receive information, support, and more!
Cost: Free
Contact: (510) 885-4267 or email janice.frias@csueastbay.edu for more information
Women’s Health
Women's Health care is provided to CSUEB students.
Services include:
- Physical examinations
- Gynecological exams
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and other problems
- Birth Control Consultations
- Pregnancy testing
- Sexual assault evaluation
- Referrals
Contraception Methods:
- Oral contraceptives
- NuvaRing
- Depo-Provera
- Diaphragm
- Emergency Contraception
*Please schedule your gynecological exam when you are not menstruating. Forty-eight hours prior to your exam, do not douche, have sexual intercourse, or use any vaginal medications, creams, jellies, foams, films, suppositories or tampons. These activities can lead to inaccurate pap tests.
Female physicians are on staff and can be requested if desired.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (510) 885-3735.
