Men's Health Workshops

CSULB does not believe in the last part of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The Beach believes in the one thing possibly more American than rock and roll.

According to the Cal State Long Beach health website, the school offers a health workshop to all male students. The website talks about "sex, drugs and cheeseburgers". Health educator Holly Boettner said that this workshop "is geared towards sexual health, drug prevention and nutrition".

The process starts with an appointment, where the patient meets with Boettner, who explains the educational and clinical components of the workshop. Then, the patient can choose what clinical tests to do, which include STI testing, head-to-toe physicals, and body fat tests. 

"We have an outline about what we can do" said Boettner. "But if someone wants need sexual health help, we're not going to make them sit through the nutrition parts. We try to gear to each individual".

This workshop falls in line with the Family Pact program. "The services are cheaper with the Family Pact program." said Boettner. "For example, blood work is $6.45 with the Pact, but STI tests without it are $12."

photo via csulb health website

"We probably average 1-2 people a week" said Boettner. "It is a good program. But we have limited advertising. It comes down to whether the male uses the health care center for his health needs, as opposed to an outside health care professional."

Even though the semester is almost over, this program continues into Winter and Summer Sessions. For more information, call (562)985-4609.