Health Services

Columbia College Health Services offers students:

• Evaluation of minor illness and injuries -  We provide first aid for our campus community and evaluation of illnesses in the office or via secure zoom. If you need more than we offer on campus, we can refer you to a place in the community. We can help you make appointments, find addresses and phone numbers, help to get you where you need to go.
• Medications - Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, cough drops, hydrocortisone cream, Kleenex, and more over the counter medications are free to students at the health center. Certain medications unavailable while nursing services are not offered.
• Condoms - Condoms are free in the health office. More family planning services and supplies can be found at the local Tuolumne County Public Health Department through their Family PACT program. Call 533-7400 for more information.
• Resting Bed - The health office has a room in the back with a place for students to lie down and take a short nap. When the nurse is not in, the resting room is not for students who are feeling ill. 
• Health Information - Health Services has a wealth of free information on a variety of health topics.
• Smoking Cessation - Stop-Smoking kits are available for students. 
• Tuberculosis Skin Testing - Staff and students may find they need a tuberculosis (tb) skin test. These are offered Monday thru Wednesdays. Please plan to return two days after the initial test for the results to be read.
• COVID-19 Tests - Tests are available for students and staff and can be found in the Student Health and Wellness Center located in the Pinyon building and at the Welcome Desk located in the upper part of the Manzanita building.
• Flu Kits - Tissues, hand cleaner, cough drops, tea, thermometer, fever medications, and information.