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Health & Wellness Services

Swine Flu Information:
Although there have been NO reported instances of Swine Flu among the FLC community, Wellness Services would like to help educate our college on Swine Flu Precautions. For more information, click here.

The Wellness Services Center (FL1-52 & 53) is located in the Student Services Center on the Folsom campus (Aspen Hall). Services are provided by College Nurse Mary Hansen, RN, PHN, MSN (photo on the left)

Mission:
Folsom Lake College Wellness Services aim to align with the Mission of the College by:
- Offering accessible, innovative preventative care and wellness services that empower students and assist them in successfully reaching their educational goals.
- Introducing students to fundamental health and wellness concepts that will help them create a lifelong foundation.
- Developing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships - on the campus and in the community - that are responsive to the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, abilities and needs of those who seek services.

Wellness Services Information
Events, Workshops and Presentations
Folsom Lake College Wellness Services will offer at least one event, workshop or presentation a month during the fall and spring semesters. If you would like to suggest a workshop or health education topic, please feel free to call 916-608-6801. Please check at the Wellness Services Center for upcoming topics and dates.

Coming soon: Planned Parenthood Services
Folsom Lake College hopes to begin offering Planned Parenthood services soon, about 2 to 4 times a month. Planned Parenthood offers pregnancy testing, HIV testing, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, and family planning services. All services are confidential.

Confidentiality
All services at Wellness Services are kept strictly confidential according to State and Federal regulations and HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act).

Most services and workshops are free
There is a $5.00 fee for TB testing – please pay first at Business Services (Admin. Bldg.). Business Services hours are Mon-Thur 8 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 8 AM to 5 PM

Wellness Services:
- First Aid - For accidents and sudden illness on campus.
- Evaluation of Medical Problems – help with developing a management plan for chronic conditions, instructions for self-care, and referrals to appropriate community resources as needed.
- Confidential - Health Advising & Support.
- Health Screening – Vision screening, blood pressure screening, weight and body fat measurement.
- Tuberculin Skin Testing.
- Health Insurance Information - Student accident and illness insurance and community resources.
- Health and Wellness Information.
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information and Referrals.
- Smoking Cessation Information.
- Outreach and Prevention Services Health/Wellness events, workshops & presentations.

Hours of Operation:
Folsom Lake College
Monday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Tuesday: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 11:00am to 6:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Friday: By appointment only

El Dorado & Rancho Cordova Centers:
1st & 3rd 2nd & 4th (Alternate weeks)
Tuesday: 11:00am to 1:30pm
Other days/times possible call: 916-608-6801

TB testing done all days but Thursday; results MUST be checked 48 to 72 hours later

Scheduled hours may change without notice. Call for updates: 916-608-6801

TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS, CALL CAMPUS POLICE AT:
2221 (If dialing from an on-campus phone), Extension 0
558-2221 (After normal campus hours), Extension 0
Emergency Phone Procedures:
The exact location of the emergency.
The nature of the emergency – briefly.
Identify yourself (student/staff/visitor).
The phone number you are calling from.
What is being done.
Stay on phone for further instructions.