A May 2024 survey reveals that 19% of community college students wish for better wellness facilities. The new Wellness Vending Machine Pilot Program in California aims to enhance accessibility to health supplies like band-aids and birth control through vending machines, funded by Assembly Bill 2482. This program is crucial as many schools lack health services; only 3.8% of colleges surveyed offered on-site health amenities in 2022-23. Katrina Hanson from College of the Redwoods leveraged the grant to address needs after closing their health center, showcasing a shift towards alternative health support methods.
According to the May 2024 Student Voice survey, 19 percent of community college students advocate for increased investment in wellness facilities or services.
The Wellness Vending Machine Pilot Program provides funding for 18 California colleges to make preventative care products accessible, enhancing students' health and academic success.
Community colleges face financial struggles with only 3.8 percent offering on-site health services; vending machines could mitigate personal care resource gaps.
Katrina Hanson noted the importance of wellness machines after College of the Redwoods closed its health center, emphasizing the need for accessible health resources.
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