Physical Health Services
Our Health Center provides services for assessment, examination and simple treatment of short term, acute illness and minor uncomplicated medical problems, reduced cost antibiotic prescriptions and home care instructions. If a condition requires more than one evaluation and one follow-up visit, the patient will be referred to outside medical agencies.
Services not provided: Routine well-physical examinations, dental care, optometry, allergy testing and allergy shots, diagnostic tests (lab or x-ray), filling of outside prescriptions or more complicated treatment such as sutures, casting, physical or respiratory therapy or ongoing care for chronic diseases.
- First aid & free over-the-counter medications (MediBin)
- Assessment
- Examination
- Acute illness and minor uncomplicated problems (short term treatment)
- Educational advice to stop smoking
- Blood pressure
- TB risk assessment (Phone/Zoom consultation)
- TB skin testing/screening (in-person)
- Height and weight (BMI)
- Cholesterol and glucose levels
- Immunization reviews
- Drug Testing and Devices
Vaccines available during the season only while supplies last.
Currently not available in SLO or NCC.
Walk-ins available at the Cuesta Student Health Center:
SLO Campus | Room 3150
NC Campus | Room 1013
Vaccine distribution will begin in the Fall September/October, only available to Cuesta
College students.
More information: 805 5463171 | studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu
The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year. This page has resources to help answer your questions about the flu vaccine. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/index.html
California Community Colleges do not require proof of immunization for enrollment. Depending on the major, immunizations may be necessary prior to acceptance into selected programs. Students should consult with the specific department for further information.
If you are looking for your California Vaccine Record, you can now obtain them online. Digital Vaccine Record Request Form
- Birth Control
- Plan B
- Condoms
- Emergency Contraception
- Treatment Medications
- STI Testing and more
- Find Your Birth Control Method
Cuesta Health Services refers students to CAPSLO's The Center for all reproductive and sexual healthcare.
Appointments and walk-ins: studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu or (805) 546-3171.
The Center locations
San Luis Obispo: (805) 544-2478 | 705 Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Arroyo Grande: (805) 489-4026 | 1152 East Grand Avenue Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday
Public Health Clinic in Paso Robles
805 4th street, Suite 201-202 Paso Robles, CA 93446
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 daily)
(805) 237-3050 (805) 237-3057 (fax)
Available services at this clinic location: Vaccines & Immunizations, Sexual and Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Testing, STD Testing, TB Testing.
News & Events for upcoming health and wellness activities
Wellness Central on Canvas
Cuesta Campus Well
Relaxing room
Health Resources
Educational Repository: Digital, educational, communicative material to promote health and well-being among
our Cuesta Community.
To schedule your appointment online please follow directions available here.
If you have an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For mental health crisis, you may contact us at (805) 546-3171 during office hours or contact the Central Coast Hotline for 24-hour suicide and crisis support by calling (800) 783-0607, Suicide Prevention LIFELINE: 988 or text "courage" to 741741.
If you require special accommodation, translator or interpreter please email: studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu
Do you have a quick question related to your physical health but don't need an appointment? Explore this quick option:
