Student Health Center, Klotz

The Klotz Student Health Center is dedicated to providing the highest-quality healthcare to CSUN students. Services and educational programs are designed to help students maintain and improve their health and wellness, so they can better achieve their academic goals.

All services provided to currently matriculated students are free- or low-cost. Prices for most low-cost services are available on the Klotz Student Health Center website. Charges are applied to a student’s financial account. In-person and telehealth appointments are available. All services are located on campus in the Klotz Student Health Center.

Primary care for illnesses and injuries is provided by physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. Additional services include: sexual and reproductive health; dental; optometry; sports medicine; physical therapy; acupuncture; chiropractic care; travel medicine; immunizations; nutrition counseling, birth control education, pregnancy options counseling; tobacco cessation education; health promotion; and a lactation room. X-ray services, laboratory services, and a full-service pharmacy for prescription and over-the-counter medications are also available.

CSUN students under the age of 18 must have a signed Consent for Medical Treatment of Minors (.pdf) form prior to receiving services. This form can be obtained at the Klotz Student Health Center or from the website.

 

After Hours Care

For emergency care, call 9-1-1.

FONEMED

FONEMED (877) 678-3999 is a telephone nursing advice service contracted by the Klotz Student Health Center to answer medical questions, provide information for self-treatment, or help direct students for urgent/emergency care, as necessary, when the Klotz Student Health Center is closed. Please note that financial responsibility rests with the student for all care beyond the Klotz Student Health Center.

Local Hospitals

When the Klotz Student Health Center is closed, students may choose to seek care with a personal healthcare provider, at a local urgent care facility, or at a hospital. The closest local hospital is:

Dignity Health—Northridge Hospital Medical Center

18300 Roscoe Blvd.
Northridge, CA
(818) 885-8500

Please note that financial responsibility rests with the student for all care beyond the Klotz Student Health Center.

California State University (CSU) Immunization Requirements

As instructed by the CSU Chancellor, entering CSU students are required to present proof of certain immunizations to the campus they will be attending. If requirements are not met, it may result in the inability to enroll in classes.

For detailed instructions on how to electronically upload immunization documentation to the Klotz Student Health Center Patient Portal, see Immunizations. Students will not have access to this portal until they are currently enrolled.

Please call the Klotz Student Health Center at (818) 677-3666 with questions.

Student Health Insurance

Insurance is not required at the Klotz Student Health Center. However, students who are not covered by an individual, family, employer, or other health insurance plan are strongly encouraged to consider purchasing health insurance (optional, at student’s expense) that may cover many of the costs of services beyond the scope of the Klotz Student Health Center, such as emergency services, hospitalization, and surgery.

Accreditation

The Klotz Student Health Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).

COVID-19 Information

For the most current COVID-19 health and safety information, visit the CSUN COVID-19 Information webpage.