Health Services
The Care-A-Van provides health services to Antelope Valley College students, and we also provide educational information to our students via health related events held throughout the year.
Health Services Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the Health Services free?
- Proof of residence
- Social Security Number or AVC ID Number
- Medical card or family pact if it applies
- What if I have insurance?
- Where is the Care-A-Van located?
- Are my children eligible for services?
- What women's health services are available?
- Pap Smears
- Birth Control
- STD Testing and Treatment
- Mammogram referrals for women over the age of 40
- Pregnancy Testing
- Can I receive birth control through these services?
- Can I receive STD testing and treatment through these services?
The Care-A-Van health services are no cost for students who have no health insurance and meet income guidelines for free care (guidelines vary). To qualify for the free services students must come to their appointments with:
Students with a health insurance plan and students who do not qualify financially for free care will pay a $10 co-pay to the Care-A-Van at the time of the appointment.
hideThe Care-A-Van is located on the AVC campus next to the SCI 1building every Thursday.
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hideYes, both men and women can receive birth control methods.
hideYes, the Care-A-Van does provide STD testing and treatment.
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