Student Health Services

One hallmark of a UC Merced education will be an emphasis on wellness. Wellness encompasses an individual's social, physical, emotional, career, intellectual, environmental and spiritual health. The The H. Rajender Reddy Health Center serves as the physical "home" of wellness working with other campus departments and faculty to offer a range of wellness activities, from student peer health counseling and nutrition programs to massage therapy and whitewater rafting excursions. The H. Rajender Reddy Health Center is located on the second floor of the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center.

Our Mission

The mission of the Student Health Services is to help each student achieve maximum physical and emotional health so that each may participate fully in the academic and personal growth opportunities afforded by the university. The H. Rajender Reddy Health Center is committed to providing the highest quality primary health care, health education and wellness promotion through caring, accessible and affordable services.

All activities and programs of the H. Rajender Reddy Health Center operate to assure sensitivity to all individuals including those with disabilities and those representing diverse cultural, racial, religious, gender or sexual orientation groups.

Goals

• Provide accessible, timely primary care that is personalized, confidential and cost-effective.
• Educate students, emphasizing health promotion, healthy lifestyles, and lifelong disease prevention.
• Assist the campus community in providing a supportive environment for students to pursue personal wellness.
• Foster lifelong learning in support of students becoming active participants in their health and wellness.