Student
Health Services

 

Mesa Student Health Services will take students for telehealth and in-person appointments. For medical, nursing and mental health counseling, call 619-388-2774.

Please visit the Mesa College COVID-19 webpage (www.sdmesa.edu/covid19) for the latest updates and information.

We encourage you to visit our Health Service Events page to learn about our latest activities and workshops!

upcoming events

As we currently prepare for the upcoming Spring semester, we will update our website with all upcoming events very soon!

important announcement

All Mesa College students with Kaiser medical insurance are eligible for free subscriptions to the Calm App & the My Strength App! For more information click here!

SDCCD COVID-19 on Omicron 01-02-2022 click here

new omicron variant information

Updated as of 05/20/2022

CoronaVirus: Mesa Community "circle of Prevention"

San Diego Mesa College is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our community, especially during increased flu activity and the public health situation related to a novel strain of coronavirus. To keep our community as safe as possible, we have created a “Circle of Prevention” in order to provide information and updates to the campus.

For more information and resources for COVID-19 and the steps the Department of Public Health is taking towards helping those affected, please click this link.

Please see the information below with alerts and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please note that this information is time specific, and may change as local and national healthcare agencies provide updates.

Helpful information from the CDC (these materials are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese):

1. Steps to prevent illness https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html
2. Symptoms of COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/symptoms.html
3. What to do when you are sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
4. Common questions about COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

Recommendations:

1. Watch this video (and show to students) to learn cough and sneeze etiquette:  it’s funny and short https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtnEwvUWDo0
2. Ill students to be seen at Student Health/PCP and stay home
3. If you think you have a fever, take your temperature.  If your temperature is over 100.4 call your provider for advice (students can call Student Health).
4. Keep your hands clean with hand sanitizer and hand washing
5. Stay 6 feet away from ill people.
6. Get a flu shot free at Mesa Student Health.
7. Keep your hands away from your face.

Resources:

1. COVID-19 Testing in San Diego County
2. Low Cost Counseling Resources
3. Urgent Walk-In Services
4. How to Cope With Anxiety About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
5. Immunization Referral List
6. Student Health Services Price List

Please contact Mesa Student Health Services with any questions: 619-388-2774.

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Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and You

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What to do if you are sick with
2019 Novel Coronavirus

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How to access Physical and mental services 

Currently enrolled students may call 619-388-2774 during our posted business hours, weekdays, for free services such as:

New and recurring visits with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician.  Students may always call with any questions or concerns.  Student visits are provided remotely with telehealth.

Outside our business hours please look at our web-page for non-urgent referrals.  For emergencies, call 911.

We welcome requests for disability accommodations.  Please email skhambat@sdccd.edu.

Please email non-urgent students of concern to skhambat@sdccd.edu.

Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners are available daily.  Call 619-388-2774

Physician’s Hours:

Dr. Calvin Wong, MD is available by appointment only. Call 619-388-2774

Therapist Hours:

Therapists are available by appointment. Please call our office at 619-388-2774 to apply for therapy.
* The visit with a Therapist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician is free.

Crisis Counseling

Crisis counseling is available in the Health Center I4-209 from 8-5 Mon-Thurs, and 8-12 on Friday. Students may either drop-in or make an appointment to be seen by a Therapist. 

Also available is a community crisis line, 1 (800) 479-3339. In addition, for employees, the Employee Assistance Program is available for counseling services, (888) 625-4809.

CRISIS POLICY: All appointments may be shortened or rescheduled in the event of a presenting crisis or emergency. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Services Offered

Referral Form for Student of Concern

Health Assessments, Resources & Support Groups

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To Make An Appointment

Students please call (619) 388-2774.

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Student Accident Insurance

Student Accident: Excluding extramural athletics (covered under Athletic Accident) coverage is for all students during regular attendance at college, and while attending college sponsored activities and traveling under college supervision to and from such activities.

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ACHA Survey Results

Mesa Student Health Services partnered with the American College Health Association to provide a valid and reliable student survey in 2018-2019.  Over 500 Mesa students were surveyed.  The results are provided in 2 ways: 

Executive Summary
Raw Data

The focus of the survey is physical and mental health.  The survey results provide a clear picture about what our students believe about their health, their activities, mental health status and much more.  It is important to know what issues, problems and concerns face our students because this gives a more comprehensive picture of who our students are in an “unseen” manner.

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Student Health Services Staff

Health Center Services Director Suzanne Khambata RN, MSN, FNP, CS
Medical Director Dr. Calvin Wong MD

Nurse Practitioner Adjunct Faculty Laura Milligan RN, MSN, FNP, CS

Nurse Practitioner Adjunct Faculty Lindsey Harvey FNP

Community Health Mimi (Thanh Thao) Vu BS, Public Health

Counseling Adjunct Faculty Monica Woodruff, AMFT

Counseling Adjunct Faculty Lourdes Estrada, LMFT

Counseling Adjuct Faculty Maria Aurora San Pedro, LMFT

Counseling Adjunct Faculty Sue E. Hanes, LMFT