Is there a Wellness Center on campus?
The Wellness Center, located at the east side of the forum, provides health services to currently enrolled full- and part-time students. The purpose of the Wellness Center is to further the educational opportunity and success for all Porterville College students by providing access to health services which promote the physical, emotional and social well being of students. The Wellness Center maintains high quality health care services by establishing procedures, treatments, activities, and referral systems designed to meet student needs.
The student health fee gives students full access to a full-time Registered Public Health Nurse available Monday through Friday and during evening hours as well. Services included, but not limited to, campus emergency care, first aid, nursing assessment and treatment of common acute illnesses, TB tests, vision and hearing screening, blood pressure screening, selected immunizations and pregnancy tests. If further off-campus medical evaluation or treatment is needed, students will be referred. A rest area and some over-the-counter medications are available. First aid supplies are also located in strategic areas throughout the campus. Appointments are available, but not necessary. Students with chronic health problems of a serious nature (diabetes, seizure disorder, cardiac problems) are advised to inform the Wellness Center so that the best possible help can be rendered in case of an emergency.
When you visit the Wellness Center you have the right to privacy, confidentiality, and to be treated with dignity. All records are confidential and cannot be released to anyone without written authorization. The only exception is when subpoenaed by court or when information is required by public health law. Information on the Wellness Center may be obtained by calling 791-2212, accessing the Porterville College Website, or the information desk.