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1. What do I need to do at Health Services in order register at LSU?
- Obtain a Health Record & Physical Examination Form. Both sides–Immunization (completed by the student) and Physical Examiation (completed by your doctor–must be completed and submitted to La Sierra University Health Services before Enrollment.
- Every new student, if he or she is taking 8 units or more, should have a Physical Examination record turn in to the Student Health Service. The Physical should be within one year; we do accept transfer Physicals also, if it was done within one year. The Physical should also include the Immunization Record with the following vaccines:
- Hepatitis B -- Three doses series required
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella -- Two doses required
- Tetanus-Diphtheria -- Within ten years required
- Meningococcal vaccination -- Recommended, especially for Freshmen living in the Residence Halls who wish to reduce their risk of meningococcal disease.
- Tuberculosis Screening -- PPD (Mantoux) required, within the past 12 months. (Tine or Monovac not acceptable). If PPD is positive, a chest X-ray required.
The student can have all of these done at the Student Health Service for $75.00; this will include the Physical Examination by the physician, Laboratory tests (Hemoglobin and Urinalysis), Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux), first dose of Hepatitis B series, Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Tetanus-Diphtheria. The Menactra (Meningococcal vaccination) will be an extra $85.00, this vaccine will be good for ten years.
We will give all the new students a quarter (about 12 weeks) to provide us with this pre-matriculation requirement for La Sierra University Student Health Service, if we do not receive all the required documents, then the student will have a HOLD for the next quarter.
Download the Student Health Record (pdf)
2. Who is eligible for Heatlh Services?
- Students attending La Sierra University as a graduate or undergraduate.
- Students enrolled in 8 units or more per quarter.
3. Do I have to pay for a appointment?
- If you pay the $80.00/quarter Student Health Service Fee during registration, most of your services are prepaid.
4. What kind of services do Health Services provide?
- Office visits
- In-house clinical laboratory tests
- First aid/Emergency care
- Health education/Personal counseling
- Selected prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Referrals
- Community services
5. Does Heath Services have a Doctor?
6. Have other questions not listed here?
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