Student Health Clinic

Announcements

Bookmark this page for the latest health information for students at Butte College.

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Latest Updates

Revised Testing Criteria

March 26, 2020

Testing for COVID-19 is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available. This guidance is intended to support health care providers and laboratories in determining testing prioritization. Persons who may be considered for testing depending on clinical severity and community health relevance include:

1. Hospitalized patients who have signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19 in order to inform decisions related to infection control or medical management.

2. Residents and staff of long-term care facilities with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19.

3. Other persons who are at higher risk for severe infection with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19. These persons include older adults (age >65 years) and individuals with chronic medical conditions.

4. Residents and staff of correctional facilities and other congregate settings with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID-19.

5. Healthcare personnel with signs and symptoms compatible with COVID 19.

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Covered California extends enrollment

March 25, 2020

Covered California has re-opened enrollment until June 1^st in response to the COVID-19 situation.  Persons who want health insurance can sign up at www.covered.ca.com

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Due to a shortage of supplies the Student Health Clinic will not be available for sick visits until further notice. 

March 20, 2020

I will continue to work with suppliers to obtain the equipment needed to return to fully operational status as quickly as possible.  The SHC will remain available for non-sick visits including:

• Physicals

• On-campus injuries

• Vaccinations

• Immunization compliance review

• Tuberculosis Testing

Additionally, the SHC lobby will be closed until further notice and the Clinic closed to foot traffic without appointment.  Upon arrival, students will need to call the SHC at 895-2441 to announce their arrival and be screened before being taken directly to an exam room.  Persons with fever, cough, or respiratory symptoms will need to reschedule for a time when they’re no longer ill.  All mental health counseling visits will be done either online or via telephone. 

Virtual sick visits are available by downloading the app “Virtual Care Anywhere”.  Visits are $35 normally but the fee is waived for persons with concerns about COVID-19.  In person visits are available at Enloe Prompt Care, Immediate Care, Orchard Hospital Medical Specialty Clinic, or Oroville Convenient Care.  Please call these facilities if you are ill and intend to visit.

I apologize for the inconvenience this undoubtedly causes during this stressful time.  I will announce when we resume normal operations.

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Free hand sanitizer is available to all students at the Student Health Clinic while supplies last!

March 2, 2020

The CDC website has up-to-date information and recommendations regarding COVID-19. 

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html

http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/preparing-individuals-communities.html

The Chancellor's office has also provided this informational website:

http://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Communications-and-Marketing/Novel-Coronavirus

Please keep in mind that the CDC, Chancellor's office, California Department of Public Health, and Butte County Public Health are the most reliable and up to date sources for information regarding this virus.  Websites like Wikipedia, Facebook, Reddit, and other news outlets are able to publish non-verified and potentially inaccurate information. 

-Jordan Frazer, MSN, NP-C
Director, Student Health Clinic