Student Health Services
Welcome to Foothill's Student Health Services
Return to Campus Protocol
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Fall
See COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for Return to Campus Protocol for on campus classes and services. Read about our phased-approach to our return to campus.
Find a vaccine clinic near you!
Vaccines will be required for all students taking classes on campus this fall. We encourage all students to get vaccinated.
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen student learning, retention and success. This is facilitated by supporting the physical, emotional, and well-being of students through accessible, high-quality, health activities and services. Our primary goal is to assist students in establishing healthy lifestyles which will have long-term benefits for them, their families and the community.
Telemedicine Appointments
Foothill is fortunate to have opened a Food Pantry last fall thanks to partners Second Harvest Food Bank and the Community Services Agency. The Food Pantry provides groceries to any Foothill student enrolled in credit or non-credit classes who meets the self-reported income eligibility set by Second Harvest. But for students who don’t have a home where they can bring groceries and make meals, the Food Pantry is not a viable option. - See more at: https://foundation.fhda.edu/stories/FH_food_pantry.html#.WTH2qcm1t
The Gavilan College food pantry is a collaboration between Gavilan College CalWORKs, Fresh Success, Association Students of Gavilan College (ASGC), Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Joseph’s Family Center. The pantry is open all year long and serves the entire Gavilan College Community.
The Student Health Center at Foothill College remains open for virtual services. Students that need in-clinic services, will be referred to the Instant Urgent Care clinic in Sunnyvale after a Telemedicine evaluation.
Schedule a Telemedicine evaluation/appointment: Telemedicine Healthcare Appointments
Schedule Telemedicine appointment
If you develop cold or flu-like symptoms such as headache, runny nose/congestion, sneezing, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, please consult your healthcare professional immediately or schedule a Telemedicine Appointment with the student health center.
Free Covid-19 Testing
Santa Clara County has opened new COVID-19 testing locations. For a list of free testing
locations, visit www.sccfreetest.org .
Student Health Services Covid-19 Testing
Students may also schedule a Telemedicine visit with Foothill's Student Health Services to be evaluated. Please use our Telemedicine services and the Health Center staff will assess your situation.
When a Covid-19 Test Result is Positive
If a student has been diagnosed with COVID-19, any student or college employee may
report it by completing the Reporting a Positive COVID Case on Campus Form.
The Foothill College Contact Tracing team will follow up with the student and report the positive case to Santa Clara County as required.
If an Employee Tests Positive for Covid-19
Note to Employees: if you test positive for COVID, please notify your immediate supervisor, not Student Health Services.
For FREE testing locations, students should visit www.sccfreetest.org
For any additional questions, students and employees may contact covidquestions@fhda.edu
Free and Low-Cost Medical Services
The Foothill College Student Health Center, in affiliation with Instant Urgent Care, is your access to quality health care on campus.
Access to Services
- To receive free or low-cost services, you are required to pay a district governing board mandated mandatory health services fee when you register for classes. See health services fee exemption rules
- Your student health fee does NOT cover hospital care, referrals to specialists, dental, vision, or emergency transportation.
- For these reasons, we strongly recommend you obtain supplemental health insurance. Check out insurance options
Privacy & Confidentiality
Notice of Privacy Act is strictly enforced. Confidentiality is always our priority. Medical information is confidential and will not be released without patient's written consent, except as required by law.
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Questions?
Please Contact Us!
Health Center
650.949.7243
Campus Center, Building 2100 Lower Level Room, 2126
COVID-19 Related QuestionsPlease submit all COVID-19-related information questions to covidquestions@fhda.edu
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