While many students without insurance look to community clinics for their sexual health care needs, only some know that Student Health Services offers many of the same services here on campus.
“There’s just about nothing they do that we can’t,” said Jason Gillman, health promotion program manager at Student Health Services.
Both clinics offer sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, gynecological care and more. Both also provide services that are private, confidential and affordable.
Fees at Student Health Services are on average 40 to 60 percent less expensive than community clinics, Gillman said, and while clinics like Planned Parenthood focus on sexual health, Student Health Services also provides general health needs.
Planned Parenthood is also a non-profit organization that, compared with traditional clinics, does not usually charge as much money for doctor visits and prescriptions. Visits can be free at Planned Parenthood, depending on a patient’s income and family size.
Gillman said health services on campus are always recommended.
“Anytime students see services on campus, I would suggest that,” he said.
Some students still opt for community clinic treatment, however.
“I would definitely recommend (Planned Parenthood) to anyone, especially people without insurance,” said Sabina Imanbekova, a junior in biology.