Health Center

Services and Fees

Services

Growing number of researchers studying religiosity and health.
The Washington Post (12/6, B7, Boorstein) reported, "To critics, the few dozen researchers who met this week for a Washington conference" on religiosity "are part of an ideological crusade, a modern-day sham meant to infect science with religious belief." But, "to participants, they are studying what they say is becoming increasingly obvious: the link between a person's religion or spirituality and their health." This conference "represented the growth of a research field that has existed on a small scale for decades, but has expanded significantly in the past few years. The researchers include psychologists, sociologists, philosophers, statisticians, and others who believe being religious or spiritual has health benefits." Still, opponents of this field of research charge that "empirical proof linking religiosity and health is weak," and "say it is ethically dangerous for physicians to ask personal questions about faith because it could lead to evangelizing."

 

 

The Student Health Center functions similar to a family physician's office, offering services that cover a wide range of common health needs.

Our scope of practice includes:

Fees

 

The Student Health Center provides low cost
health services to enrolled Pepperdine students. A receipt for services will be provided to the patient at every visit.  This receipt can then be submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement.

The fee structure includes the following for visits:

  • $70 for semester initial visit

Following visits based on complexity of service provided:checkin

  • $50 complex visit
  • $40 intermediate visit
  • $25 simple visit
  • $35 complex follow-up
  • $15 simple follow-up

Additional charges may include labs, prescriptions, and specialty services.

​First Aid for Medical Emergencies

This service includes nursing and physician exams in the event of a student's medical emergency needs. In addition, the SHC sells first aid kits for $10 to include, bandages, gauze, acetaminophen, antibiotic cream, etc.

​Men's Health Care

The SHC can provide complete STD screening to male students. Please call the SHC for complete information on all available tests and pricing.

​Women's Health Care

A common misconception is that the SHC does not perform full annual physicals for women. All practitioners are qualified and competent in providing this full-service for the female population. An annual physical is very important for young adults and the SHC typically dedicates half-hour or full hour appointments to discuss the importance of an annual pap smear and the implications of what it detects.  The SHC can also provide complete STD screening to female students. Please call the SHC for complete information on all available tests and pricing.

​STD Screening

Screening for sexually transmitted infections is very important both to prevent complications in the infected person and to prevent spread of infection to others. Both individuals with a specific STI as well as those having sexual contact  with a person known or suspected of having a specific  STI are at increased risk of exposure to other STIs. The following is a list of STIs for which screening tests are available at the SHC:

  • HIV
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Hepatitis C
  • HPV
  • Chlamydia

​Free Anonymous HIV Testing

The SHC offers a free confidential HIV testing clinic twice during the school year. This test is performed by the staff Registered Nurse and offers the students both pre-and post-test counseling. Watch for campus announcements or call the Student Health Center for upcoming free testing dates.

​Dispensary

The SHC has a small formulary for many common diagnoses and antiobiotics for common respiratory and sinus illnesses.

​Eating Disorder Team

The Eating Disorder Team is a triad that works with the Health, Counseling and Nutrition professionals on campus. Students interested in learning more about this problem may contact a member from the Health (x4316) or Counseling Team (x4210).

​Labwork

The SHC can perform all the same labwork that a student's typical private medical doctor can perform.  Results can usually be made available within 24 hours.  Some labwork may take slightly longer depending on the test ran takes longer.  

​Medical Information & Referrals

Students may receive medical advice and referrals to specialized care upon a doctor's visit here at the SHC. If a student is insured by the University program, Aetna, they will need to see a doctor here first before receiving a referral to a specialist for their particular healthcare needs.

​Sports Medicine

Dr. Green is the staff specialized Sports Medicine physician. He also serves as the Team Physician for Pepperdine Athletics. He is available to see patients at the SHC Tuesday afternoons.

​Dermatology

The SHC is prepared to treat many skin problems including, acne, allergic reactions, skin infections, insect bites/stings, changing moles, rashes, fungal infections, dermatitis, etc. For more complicated skin conditions, the SHC has a large base of referrals available for students.

​Allergy Injections

If you are a student needing consistent allergy shots, you may bring your antigen to the SHC.  The nurses on staff are highly trained in performing these shots for students.  The SHC also requires that an MD be on the premises during the injections.  Please call for an appointment and to discuss your specific needs.

​Flu Shot Clinic

"Stick or Treat" is an annual flu shot clinic offered by Student Health Advisory Board. This clinic is typically held near the beginning of the flu season in October. This event offers flu shots for $15 and allows those students who attend to participate in free giveaways, treats, and other prizes.

​Low Cost Medications

The SHC in-house dispensary includes many of the medications that our population typically requires.  You can charge your student account for the medications.  If you have a prescription card from your insurance program with pharmacy co-pay, then going to the pharmacy will save you money.

​Diagnosis/Treatment of Medical Problems

The SHC can diagnose and treat most medical conditions.  We have 3 MDs and a Physician's Assistant on staff as a crucial part of the medical team. In addition, there are 2 Registered Nurses and a Medical Assistant.

​Treatment for Respiratory Illness

The SHC commonly treats patients for respiratory illnesses and has qualified health professionals prepared to help a student with this particular diagnosis.