Located on San José State University’s 7th street, the Student Wellness Center offers various services that many first-years, transfers or returners might not know about.
The Student Wellness Center houses most counseling, medical and well-being needs at SJSU, according to the Student Wellness Center webpage.
Sydney Friday, an animation and illustration junior, said that her overall experience with the wellness center is positive.
“I went in for a COVID test, X-Ray’s, and to check out some knee pain. Each time I have felt pretty satisfied by their services.” Friday said.
As a resident advisor , Friday said she has conversations with her residents about the Student Wellness Center.
“When we do our beginning of the semester floor meetings we talk about the wellness center and how they have CAPS, Vaccinations, birth control, and where to get more information,” Friday said.
SJSU students can register for medical appointments to receive primary care- common injuries and illnesses and physical exams, according to the SJSU website.
With some students' busy schedules, it can be important for students to find appointments promptly.
Shannon Aarons, an advertising junior, booked an appointment online and was able to get an appointment the next day.
“I was able to get a test done within ten minutes of my arrival and soon after I was already speaking with a doctor who already had a diagnosis,” Aarons said.
The Student Wellness Center also offers San José State students a pharmacy where prescriptions after an appointment can be given, refilled, or transferred to the wellness center, according to the Pharmacy Section from the Wellness Center Website.
Miah Lugo, a digital media sophomore, was able to use the pharmacy located at the wellness center to purchase medication.
“I went in my first semester at SJSU and I was unsure if they actually sold the medicine,” Lugo said. “I went up to the pharmacy desk at the front and the whole transaction was pretty simple.”
Along with providing services for students' health, the Student Wellness Center on campus offers counseling services.
Alex Martinez, a sociology sophomore, found out about counseling services through posters on a wall by the Joe West dormitories.
“My experience with the counseling center was nothing but good,” Martinez said. It was easy to schedule appointments and I always felt comfortable opening up and sharing (things) with my counselor.”
Outreach and workshop opportunities also are offered at the wellness center. This service is for Spartans looking for opportunities to further their well-being, and their most popular programs are led by students for students, according to the Grow Your Well-Being section.
Cooking Healthy, Eating Well, also called CHEW, is a hands-on cooking workshop according to Outreach & Wellness under the Cooking Healthy, Eating Well Section.
Lugo was able to attend one of the CHEW hands-on workshops last semester.
“As a student living on-campus, it is very important to me to have a good meal that can fuel me after a long day of classes while having it be cost effective,” Lugo said. “The workshop I attended we were taught how to make Yakisoba and the instructions were very easy to follow along.”
The Student Wellness Center also focuses on the quality of care they can provide to students. The entire SJSU Wellness is dedicated to providing confidential services and constant attention, according to their Confidentialtiy and Patient Rights.
“I thought that the doctors and assistants were kind and welcoming, they treated my sickness with kindness and (not) judgment,” Aarons said.
