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Welcome to the Medical Health Departments page
Welcome to the Medical Health Departments page.
This page of the wellbeing website is intended to get you connected to departments on campus related to Medical Health. Student Health Service is a clinic on campus for students with UC SHIP insurance and offer many clinical services. They also have a full pharmacy, physical therapy department, insurance services, OBGYN, psychiatric services and more! While The Department of Health & Wellness does not offer any clinical services, they work closely with Student Health Service and offer health education workshops, programs, and resources that contribute to medical wellbeing, including free condoms, sexual health education, free face coverings, and more!
Likewise, there are many community clinics and organizations that offer medical health related services as well for those have their own insurance. We will be adding a section on community health resources soon. In the meantime, please check out the information below and feel free to browse their websites for more information, or tryout the chatbot to help narrow your search. Our chatbot is connected with Student Health's chatbot and will provide you with the same answers!
Student Health Service (SHS)
Medical Services at SHS
Student Health Service (SHS) provides a full spectrum of primary care services including:
- Acute/urgent medical needs: strep throat, flu, accidents/injuries, intestinal/stomach problems, STI screening and treatment, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, abdominal pain, headache, UTI, etc.
- Management of Chronic conditions
- Mental health diagnosis and medication management
- Contraceptive counseling and prescribing including Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) such as IUDs and Implants
- Vaccinations: both routine and travel
- LGBTQ health including gender-affirming care
- Accutane initiation and management
- Eating Disorder support
- Sport Physicals (Club Only)
Sexual & Reproductive Health at SHS
- Birth Control
- Genital (vagina or penis) Concerns
- Breast Care
- Menstrual Issues
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- STI Testing and Treatment
- PrEP for HIV
- Cervical Cancer Screening and Colposcopy
- HPV Vaccine and Counseling
- Pregnancy Options and Medication Abortion
Pharmacy Services at SHS
Call us at (805) 893-2116
- The Student Health Pharmacy is available to all registered students.
- We specialize in college health and carry prescription medications as well as over-the-counter products.
- Our pharmacy prices are set to recover costs, and are most often considerably less than those in the local community.
Department of Health & Wellness
While The Department of Health & Wellness does not offer any clinical services, we do offer many services that contribute to medical wellbeing. We aim to have students’ health and well-being embedded in the campus culture and valued as integral to everyone’s success at UC Santa Barbara and post-graduation. We also help students to engage in habits that strengthen their well-being, exercise compassion, and advocate for the health of all individuals. Explore the many resources, services, & programs offered:
- Events open to entire UCSB student body
- Immersive wellness programs
- Health resources
- Health communications
- Health education workshops
- Support groups
Patient Advocate
The Health Equity Advocate role works closely with Student Health, the RCSGD, and other campus departments to assure that marginalized students, especially queer and trans students, receive accessible and equitable healthcare. Check out the LGBTQIA+ student health page for more information. Or you can email them equity@sa.ucsb.edu or schedule a 30 or 50 minute meeting via shoreline.
UCSB’s Health Equity Advocate, Buster Buchanan (he/him) can answer questions and provide guidance regarding gender transition, queer and trans healthcare, health insurance, health discrimination, Student Health Services, health-related activism, and the general wellbeing of students experiencing health inequities. If you are experiencing any difficulties or concerns in obtaining proper care, have questions about healthcare options, or want to suggest possible areas of action in the name of health equity, please reach out to Buster!
