During your time at Westmont, you will have access to an on-campus health clinic, including two physicians, medical assistant, and medical office manager.
The Health Center is committed to being on mission with Christ in our participation as health care providers in the movement of God's love towards people. We accomplish this by maintaining a staff with years of experience and training in the area of college health. As such, we are able to provide the excellent health care that is focused in caring for college students. By partnering with you in assuming responsibility for your own health care needs, we hope to equip you with the skills needed to access health care throughout your life.
HEALTH CENTER HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9am-3pm
In the event of a life threatening emergency, call 911!
We are not requesting incoming students complete medical history forms in advance. These documents will be completed upon scheduling the first appointment at the Health Center, whenever that may occur.
Health Center Information
Call 805-565-6164 or email shs@westmont.edu to schedule:
- Appointments with healthcare provider
- Women's Health appointments
- Immunizations
- Travel related services/education
- Lab/blood work draws
The Health Center is located on lower campus, across from Van Kampen Hall. (are you able to correct the information in the link so the closing time is 3pm instead of 4pm)
There is no office visit fee for all traditionally enrolled students. There are fees for some medications, treatments, vaccinations that can be charged to your student account or paid by cash or check.
- Can I be seen at the Health Center? Yes. All enrolled students may be seen at the Health Center. Call 805-565-6164 to schedule an appointment.
- What do I do if I get sick or hurt? Contact the Student Health Center for an appointment.
- How does the Health Center work? The Health Center works a lot like your own doctor’s office. We have pre-scheduled appointments for chronic problems and same day appointments for acute problems. Same day appointments are available daily. You can usually be seen within 1-2 days at the Health Center, but if our schedule is full, we provide off campus options for you.
- Do I need to bring money to the Student Health Center? There are no fees for office visits, but medications, some treatments and vaccinations have nominal fees. You can pay at the time of your visit by cash or check or fees may be charged to you student account.
- Can I use my insurance at the Health Center? The Health Center does not bill insurance. The only time you will need to use your insurance is for: Off campus referrals, off campus services such as labs or x-rays and if you need to be seen during off hours at an Urgent Care or the Emergency Room.
- What vaccines are required for students? For traditional undergraduate students, no vaccines are required for enrollment. Recommended vaccines are those recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA) and can be found here. Vaccines may be required for participation in Westmont Nursing Program including: Influenza (flu), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TDaP, COVID-19, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, and current Tuberculosis testing.
- What should I do on the weekend when the Health Center is closed? If you need medical care during off hours, please see our list of local Urgent Cares below. For life threatening emergencies, call 911.
Important Note: It's important to know your insurance policy. Is it HMO or PPO and to determine how you will access health care in the event of an emergency or need for specialized care. Contact your insurance company to find out more information.
In the event of a life threatening emergency: Call 911!
For non-emergent medical needs during closed hours visit:
Sansum Clinic Urgent Care
215 Pesetas Lane
805-563-6110
Hours: Monday through Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sunday: 9am-3pm
The MedCenter
2954 State St
805-682-7411
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday & Holidays:10am- 6pm
No appointment necessary.
Cottage Urgent Care - Montecito
1298 Coast Village Road805-569-7847
Daily 8am-8pm
Cottage Hospital Emergency Department400 W. Pueblo Street
805-682-7411, ext 2421
Hours: 24-hours a day. No appointment necessary.
Further questions? Call (805) 565-6164 or email shs@westmont.edu
- The Health Center does not bill insurance. The only time you will need to use your insurance is for: Off-campus referrals, off-campus services such as labs or imaging (eg xray, ultrasound, CT scan or MRI) and if you need to be seen during off hours at an Urgent Care or the Emergency Room.
- It is important to know your health insurance policy. Is it HMO or PPO? You should plan ahead how you will access health care in the event of an emergency or need for specialized care. Not all insurances are valid in the Santa Barbara area (eg Kaiser or Medicaid based in other counties). Contact your insurance company to find out more information. We recommend that you carry your card or keep an electronic copy of your insurance card. In addition, you can email us at shs.westmont.edu a copy of your insurance card or upload it on our patient portal at https://westmont.
medicatconnect.com/ by logging in with your Westmont credentials, then click Uploads tab in the menu and follow the instructions.
Westmont does not offer a supplemental health insurance policy. Students are encouraged to ensure that they are included on parent/guardian policies where possible, or to obtain personal coverage in compliance with the Affordable Care Act requirement of medical insurance for all adults in the United States.
If you have any questions or need additional information, call the Health Center at 805-565-6164 or email shs@westmont.edu.
Staff
Health Center
MD - Director
MD - Staff Physician
Front Office Support
Medical Assistant