Our Services

The ARC Health Center is a nurse-directed center, which means that services are provided by Public Health Nurses. There are no on-site physician services. The nursing staff may assess problems and make referrals to physicians, health agencies, etc. as needed. They cannot, however, make medical diagnoses or prescribe treatment. All services except for TB testing and immunizations are free. The following general services are provided:

• Blood pressure screening
• First aid
• Parking permits for the disabled
• Health assessments & referrals
• Hearing screening
• Height/weight screening
• Illness and wellness information (individual and groups)
• Immunizations for tetanus; measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); hepatitis B
• Lab referrals for blood titers (hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella)
• Lactation room (breast pump and milk storage are not provided in Health Services)
• Personal health counseling & referral
• Referrals to community resources (uncommon immunizations, medical care, mental health, support groups, social services, etc.)
• Reproductive health services
• Skin testing (PPD)
• Vision screening

The ARC Health Center also provides outreach and education, including health fairs and events, guest lectures about health topics, information to classes about the Center.