Health Center
Due to heightened health concerns and mitigating risk associated with COVID-19, appointments with the campus Nurse Practitioner are being offered virtually and in-person. Contact healthcenter@vanguard.edu for assistance with scheduling an appointment or complete the Health Center Appointment Request.
Message Board
Any staff or student who is facing a life-threatening emergency should dial 911 (or 9-911 if a campus phone) and give the nature of the emergency, the location on campus, and stay in contact with the emergency operator and the injured person until help arrives. Anyone assisting with an emergency or injured person should also dial Campus Public Safety at (949) 244-0098, to alert them to an emergency and the activation of Emergency Medical Services.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location
Hours
Appointments are available 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. Other services, such as assistance with scheduling appointments, referrals off campus, or over the counter medication is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Appointments
Students can set up an appointment by emailing the Health Center at healthcenter@vanguard.edu. You may also fill out an Appointment Request Form online and a Health Center staff member will respond to your request within 24 hours, or the very next business day. Walk-ins are no longer accepted.
Medical Excuse Notes
The Student Health Center does not provide excuse notes for missed classes, exams, or school work. At the patient's request, a note may be provided to verify the visit. Professors may call the Health Center to verify your visit. However, no medical details are released without prior written permission of the student. Professors determine whether or not an absence is excused.
Health Care Services
Emergency Care and Community Resources
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 AND PROCEED TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL. YOU MAY ALSO CALL CAMPUS SAFETY AT 949-244-0098.
FOR NON-EMERGENCIES: This list only includes some medical clinics in the area. Please check with your health insurance carrier prior to a visit to see if the clinic is approved by your insurance provider.
Hospitals with Emergency Rooms:
- HOAG Hospital Emergency Room
One Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949-764-HOAG (4624) - Kaiser Irvine Emergency Room (for individuals w/Kaiser insurance)
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
949-932-5000
Urgent Care Facilities:
- Family Care Centers
1190 Baker Street, Ste. 100
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-668-2500 - Kaiser Harbor-MacArthur Medical Offices
3401 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
1-888-988-2800
Local Pharmacies:
CVS Pharmacy: 1150 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA - (714) 662-7517 Rite Aid Pharmacy: 2300 Harbor Blvd., Suite G, Costa Mesa, CA - (949) 645-7331 Walgreens Pharmacy: 1726 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA - (949) 629-9714IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CALL 911 AND THEN, CALL CAMPUS SAFETY AT 949-244-0098.
Our Mission
The mission of the Health Center is to provide quality health and wellness care as a supplement to the student’s existing health care plan for acute illnesses and injuries in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment.
Hours
The Health Center is open during the regular semester period. Please make an appointment during the following hours:
Tuesday through Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
On-Campus COVID Testing Information
COVID testing is available in the Health Center for those experiencing COVID related symptoms or who have recently been a close contact to a known COVID positive person.
ANTIGEN COVID TESTING
COVID Antigen or rapid tests are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday by appointment only. Please complete the Appointment Request Form to be scheduled for an appointment with the Nurse Practitioner.
For more information regarding COVID testing options, contact healthcenter@vanguard.edu.
Off-Campus COVID Testing Information
Local Urgent Care and Clinics offering COVID testing (using insurance coverage):
360 Clinic
CVS
Hoag
Kaiser
Memorial Care
Newport Beach Urgent Care
Orange County COVID Clinic
Providence
Xpress Urgent Care
NOTE: It is the responsibility of each individual to check with the test site regarding insurance coverage for testing and verify any fees due for testing.
Orange County Health Care Agency Testing Offerings (Free):