Show Student Health Free for Most Tiffany Zito Contributing Writer Most students would rather study for a midterm midterm mid mid- midterm term exam than go to the doctor Unless they are at deaths death's door most will not enter a doctors doctor's office at all this year The Health Care Providers at the Salt Lake Community College Health and Wellness Centers would like to change patient anxiety with sometimes free health care Im 1 m in the Air Force and they are making me get my blood pressure checked twice a day for three consecutive days said Chris Silva a junior at I have health insurance insurance insurance ance but its it's free here and convenient Silva will be working for the United States Air Force in Iraq beginning next week There are two Health and Wellness Center locations locations locations loca loca- one at Redwood Campus and the other at South City The centers see their fair share of traffic traffic traffic fic but would like to have more Students should take advantage of these health services These clinics offer a variety of services that range from simple wart removal to pelvic exam Most of the services offered are free for all students They need only to show their student One Card to receive medical care If lab testing is involved patients are then r required q irea W ia topa a pa pay 10 10 0 in fees All fees must be paid the d day of f service The fees are only used to cover the cost of any lab testing or materials The clinics are non The clinics are staffed with trained profession profession- als Depending on the students needs they will rece receive ve care from a Medical Assistant MA Prevention Specialist or a Family Nurse Practitioner The clinics also offer counseling and body massages Students can seek counseling a at the Wellness Center center enter or enjoy a 30 15 minute body massage Counseling covers a variety of topics such as Depression and Stress Management A visit to the clinic doesn't necessitate ill ill ill- ness Students can unwind from a strenuous day of staring at the dry erase board by paying a visit to a licensed masseuse Prevention is usually the best medicine This includes eating healthy and getting enough sleep Students who do not take care of themselves will find that when it is time to seek out a health care professional professional professional pro pro- they are just too sick to get out of bed Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins walk are welcomed Students who may have questions or would like to schedule an appointment can call for the Redwood Student Clinic or for South City The clinic hours are listed below For more information visit the Wellness Wellness' Center enter web ite at u |