*Due to the impact of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and Monterey Peninsula College's commitment to the safety and well-being of our campus community, we have expanded our health services by offering in-person and virtual options to care. Please see a list of all services offered below.

As the Coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we will keep you updated regarding any changes. Please check your MPC email, our MPC COVID-19/Campus Safety Guide and our MPC home page for campus updates. 

Under the Student Services umbrella, we value the core principles of respect, integrity, commitment, and heart to guide our every move in serving our students. With the components of the community health practice, Student Health Services focuses our efforts under the following approaches to care: Promotion (of health and wellness), Prevention (of health problems), Clinical Care (treatment and rehabilitation), and Education (evaluation & research).

Under the direction of our contracted physician, our staff includes a registered nurse from Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, health and wellness specialists, mental health clinicians, and Cal State Monterey Bay student interns- all providing a safe and confidential environment for our students. 

Walk-in services are available and will be triaged appropriately:

• care for acute injuries and illness (first aid, evidence-based guidance, symptomatic treatment & referrals)
• over the counter medicine 
• condoms
• pregnancy tests
• vital signs & blood pressure screening
• glucose screening
• health education materials
• student insurance information 
• private lactation room for breastfeeding mothers
• assistance with COVID-19 vaccine appointments 
• referrals to community medical & mental health resources when appropriate

Appointments are needed for the following services:

• COVID-19 testing
• tuberculosis screenings (PPD) 
• N95 mask fit tests for school program clinical rotations at CHOMP
• physical exams & spirometry tests for school program requirements
• mental health personal/couples counseling with a therapist
• wellness workshops & presentations
• support groups
• confidential support & advocacy for survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence/stalking
• registered nurse on site for health consultations 
• physician available by appointment for acute cases only

Remote Services via phone, doxyme or zoom: 

Tele-health advice line, Tele-therapy services and Wellness Workshops/Presentations are also available.

For 24/7 access to health and wellness content, please visit our online health & wellness magazine CampusWell at: https://mpc.campuswell.com

Please call us at 831-646-4017 or email StudentHealthServices@mpc.edu and leave a detailed message with your name, student ID, contact information, and the reason for your call. We will be checking voicemails and emails daily, and messages will be returned by the appropriate staff member within 2 business days. 

 If you would like personal counseling services, please make sure to fill out our application form. Once completed, you will be contacted within a week by one of our mental health clinicians. Please call 831-646-4017 if you do not hear back from us.

If you are in CRISIS and need to speak to someone immediately, please call the 24/7 crisis hotline at 9-8-8 or text: COURAGE to 741-741.

For any EMERGENCIES, call 9-1-1

FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE:

 For emergencies, the campus is to call 9-1-1 immediately, then Campus Security at 831-646-4099. Campus Security can direct EMS to the correct place on campus to help expedite response time. 

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are located at Student Health Services, the Security Office (Student Center), The Library and Technology Center (LTC), Physical Fitness Department, and various other locations on campus are being added. Please see campus map for additional locations. 

Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid-reversal medication and fentanyl test strips are located here at Student Health Services (STS-101) and in all the AED's around campus. For any known or suspected opioid-related drug overdose here on campus, please immediately call 9-1-1 first. For more information, please visit the following link at: CDPH Overdose Prevention Initiative

It is especially IMPORTANT for students to contact Student Health Services if:

• The student is injured on campus. Health Services handles first aid, injury/illness assessment, medical referrals, incident reporting, and insurance claims. A Student Accident & Injury Report should be filled out by the instructor ASAP for any student injuries that happen in their class. Timely reporting protects the student's eligibility for coverage.
• The student has a limiting condition or health problem. Health Services needs to be aware of students on campus with specific health needs.
•  If you test positive for COVID-19 or any other communicable disease and have recently accessed our campus, it is important that students report their positive results immediately to MPC’s Student Health Services at: MPC COMMUNICABLE DISEASE POSITIVE STUDENT CASE REPORT - Google Forms ; Employees are to report to Human Resources. Please know we work collaboratively with the Monterey County Health Department Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit to ensure the health and safety of our campus community. 

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