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UC Davis Student Health and Wellness Center
Student Health and Wellness Center
The UC Davis Student Health & Wellness Center utilizes the newest technology and the latest trends in student healthcare to enhance student visits and delivery of care.
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General Information
The UC Davis Student Health & Wellness Center opened on March 29, 2010. This state-of-the-art facility offers 75,000 gross square feet and 43,000 assignable square feet that houses the functions of SHCS Medical Services. The Student Health & Wellness Center utilizes the newest technology and the latest trends in student healthcare to enhance student visits and delivery of care. It replaces the Cowell Student Health Center and allows SHCS Medical Services to meet enrollment demands, improve accessibility, and support students’ academic successes.
Utilizing sustainable design elements in the areas of water & energy efficiency, materials usage, and environmental quality, this building exceeds the UC Regent’s Policy for Green Building Design and has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification. This project also exceeds California Building Standards Code (Title 24) by at least 35%.
At the Student Health & Wellness Center, SHCS Medical Services will continue to provide quality and cost-sensitive care tailored to the unique and diverse needs of students. This includes services such as primary care, specialty care, urgent care, diagnostic services, mental health support, health promotion, and wellness programs. This building is at the heart of the SHCS Medical Services mission, which is to provide campus health and wellness resources that enable students to successfully achieve their academic goals and promote lifelong wellness.
Location and Parking
The Student Health & Wellness Center is located on La Rue Road between Hutchison Drive and Orchard Road, across the street from the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and next to the Colleges at La Rue.
Access to the closest parking lot (35) is on Orchard Road. A limited number of patient parking spots are available in Lot 35 for students being seen at SHCS Medical Services. These parking spots are located in front of the Main Entrance and are not guaranteed. Ask for a patient parking permit from the Information Desk at the Main Entrance to place in your car when you arrive.
If patient parking spots are full, A/C/L permit parking, day permit parking, and metered parking spots are also available in lot 35 and in nearby lots.
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The Harvest Garden
The mission of the Student Health and Wellness Center’s Harvest Garden is to increase awareness of the benefits and enjoyment of fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. The Harvest Garden is located on the south side of the Student Health and Wellness Center, inside the greater Wellness Garden. It is a small, well loved, and organically grown garden cared for by Health Education and Promotion student staff and volunteers. We welcome visitors to our garden and encourage those that visit to read and be mindful of our signs. We hope you enjoy the beautiful plants and peaceful atmosphere.
Things Growing at The Harvest Garden
Beets "Chioggia" and "Bulls Blood", Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage "Copenhagen Market", "Red Acre" and Chinese Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chives, French Tarragon, Lettuce, Oregano, Peppers, Scallions, Swiss Chard "Fordhook Giant", Tomatoes.