Student Health

Student Health helps keep students physically and emotionally healthy so they can perform at their best. Professionals available include nurses, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, trainees, and clerical support staff. The licensed professionals evaluate and treat minor, temporary physical and emotional conditions that require short term care.

Who we serve:

All currently enrolled students who have paid their health fee (per semester) are eligible to receive services.

Things to know:

  • Walk-ins Welcomed
  • Appointments required for vaccines
  • To make an appointment call ViaCare at (323) 268-9191 and inform the representative you are a RHC student.
    • You can also make an appointment with ViaCare in our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Enrollment is verified at each visit
  • Río Hondo Student Identification (I.D) card must be presented at each visit
  • Please call to cancel appointments 24 hours in advance when possible
  • If running late, please call to notify us we will hold your appointment for 15 minutes.

The Student Health Center offers:

  • First aid care for accidents and other emergencies
  • Condoms
  • Over-the-counter medications available for minor illnesses
  • Tampons and pads
  • Opioid Prevention Program
  • Spiked Drink Drug Test Kits
  • Risk Assessments for Staff
    • Call our office to schedule an appointment

We have partnered with ViaCare to provide the following services on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Please note we close from 12:00 to 1:00pm everyday for lunch.

  • Emergency birth control
  • TB Tests
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Flu Shots
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • Tdap, Varicella Vaccinations
  • MMR Vaccination
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Physical Exams
  • Prescription for birth control
  • Referrals for LGBTQ+ Services
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • STI Testing
  • HIV Testing
  • Laboratory Services (blood draw, urine dipstick)
  • PEP & PrEP
  • Glucose Test

Walk-ins welcome or call ViaCare at (323) 268-9191 to make an appointment (inform representative you are a RHC student).

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