Student Health

Student Health helps keep students physically and emotionally healthy so they can perform at their best. Professionals available include a Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, therapist trainees, and clerical support staff. The licensed professionals evaluate and treat minor, temporary physical and emotional conditions that require short term care.

Who we serve:

All currently enrolled students who have paid their health fee (per semester) are eligible to receive services.

Things to know:

  • Walk-ins Welcomed
  • Appointments required for vaccines
  • To make an appointment call ViaCare at (323) 268-9191 and inform the representative you are a RHC student.
    • You can also make an appointment with ViaCare in our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • Enrollment is verified at each visit
  • Río Hondo Student Identification (I.D) card must be presented at each visit
  • Please call to cancel appointments 24 hours in advance when possible
  • If running late, please call to notify us we will hold your appointment for 15 minutes.

The Student Health Center offers:

  • First aid care for accidents and other emergencies
  • Condoms
  • Over-the-counter medications available for minor illnesses
  • Tampons and pads
  • Opioid Prevention Program
  • Spiked Drink Drug Test Kits
  • Risk Assessments for Staff
    • Call our office to schedule an appointment with Alura Williams, Director of Student Health & Psychological Services.

We have partnered with ViaCare to provide the following services on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Please note we close everyday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.

  • Emergency birth control
  • TB Tests
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Flu Shots
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination
  • Tdap, Varicella Vaccinations
  • MMR Vaccination
  • Pregnancy Tests
  • Physical Exams (excludes sports physicals)
  • Prescription for birth control
  • Referrals for LGBTQ+ Services
  • Blood Pressure Screening
  • STI Testing
  • HIV Testing
  • Laboratory Services (blood draw, urine dipstick)
  • PEP & PrEP
  • Glucose Test

Walk-ins welcome or call ViaCare at (323) 268-9191 to make an appointment (inform representative you are a RHC student).