Information for Parents

Get Well Kits

Get Well kits are now available for purchase at Student Health! The kits contain a digital thermometer, acetaminophen, hand sanitizer, cough syrup, cough lozenges, tissues and face masks (to be used by students who are sick). Price for students is $5.00 and can be charged to their student account.

Flu updates for parents and families of UCSD students (H1N1 and seasonal Influenza).

We are here to help your student stay healthy and develop habits that contribute to their overall wellness and academic success. We welcome your comments and suggestions by e-mail: studenthealth@ucsd.edu or by phone (858) 534-3300.

All registered students, regardless of insurance, are eligible for SHS care. Please encourage your student to use SHS - we provide a relaxed, friendly environment so that students, especially younger students, feel comfortable coming to us for help. Many of our providers have worked several years at SHS. Our providers love working with the students and are very aware of health issues specific to this age group.

Even if your student waives out of SHIP, he/she is still eligible to use SHS for their basic health care. Some charges are incurred for specific services without SHIP, but these charges are modest. Read more about Cost of Services here.

For the convenience of our patients, charges can be billed directly to their student account unless the student chooses to pay by credit card at the time of visit.

In order to protect the confidentiality of our patients, the direct billing does not include any specific information regarding diagnosis, medications or lab tests ordered. Read more about how the billing is coded at this link http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/billing.shtml

If your student is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign a "Consent for Medical Treatment" form before the student can be seen at Student Health. You can download the consent form, sign it, and fax it to our Medical Records Department at (858) 534-7545. Read about other requirements if your child is under 18 years of age here.

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Something you should know about UCSD is that most of our students tend to drink in moderation or not at all, and even fewer use illegal drugs. However, alcohol and drug abuse can cause or contribute to significant problems for students and those around them. These problems include alcohol poisoning, poor academic performance, sexual assaults, and accidents.

Even though most college students are adults, parents and family can be a key factor in helping them make responsible decisions about alcohol and other drugs. Talk with your student about the risks associated with drinking and drug abuse. Even if you have had such discussions in the past, it is helpful to maintain an ongoing dialogue as your student matures.

Our SHS staff provide leadership in UCSD's efforts to reduce high-risk and illegal drinking, and the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. We work in coordination with Counseling and Psychological Services to provide a wide range of services to students who may be struggling with alcohol or drug problems. If you have concerns about your student, please contact us.

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention's "Parent Connection".

Volunteer Opportunities for Your Student

Student Health Service offers a number of volunteer opportunities for students. Any student with an interest in health and wellness, peer education, and leadership development is encouraged to apply to the Student Health Advocate program.

SHAs are trained to educate other students about health issues and concerns through outreach programs and services. They also volunteer as clinic aides in the Student Health clinic where they take patient vital signs and help our medical assistants.

This sanctioned student organization was voted "Most Outstanding Student Organization" two consecutive years! We recruit only once each year, early in winter quarter! Read more here: http://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/advocates.shtml

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