General Information
The Health and Wellness Center provides a clinic where students may report to the nurse for limited routine services. The nurse is available to provide instruction and education on a broad range of student needs. Students are encouraged to participate in their own health care. Health promotion activities, such as the Health and Wellness Fair, are held throughout the school year.
A local medical practice offers non-emergency care to resident students by self-initiation or arrangement through the college nurse. In case of serious illness or emergency, appropriate medical personnel are consulted. All resident students are required to submit a certificate of medical examination and proof of immunizations prior to enrollment.
All resident students must participate in a medical insurance program. Proof of insurance is generally presented at registration. Residential and commuter students may purchase the college sponsored plan at the time of registration. International students living on campus are required to participate in the college sponsored insurance program. Commuter students participating in either intercollegiate or intramural athletics must have proof of medical insurance.
Physical examinations are required for all students who play intercollegiate sports. In addition, the College’s Health and Accident Insurance Program or a comparable policy must cover all students who participate in either intercollegiate or intramural athletics.
Health Tips
Avoiding the Munchies
We all have those moments in between meals when we get the munchies and reach for the junk food. Did you know that junk food only satisfies the mind it does little to actually satisfy hunger? So, try to have a 100 calorie snack packed with fiber, protein, carbs, and even a little fat. This will leave you feeling satisfied and tame the raging "munchie monster" in you!
Need some ideas? Check out these yummy 100 calorie snacks:
- Half an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter
- An orange and a few dry-roasted nuts
- 10 cashew nuts or almonds
- 3 ounces cooked whole-grain noodles with 1 fresh tomato and 1/2 ounce hard cheese
- 4 mini rice cakes with 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese
- 3 ounces low-fat cottage cheese and 3 whole-wheat crackers
- 1/4 cup fat-free ranch dressing with mixed raw veggies
- 6 Wheat Thins crackers with two teaspoons of peanut butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 small baked potato with 1/2 cup salsa and 2 tablespoons of fat-free sour cream
- 3 handfuls of unbuttered popcorn, seasoned with herbs
- 4-6 ounces of no-fat or low-fat yogurt
- A 5-ounce tossed salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and 1/4 cup fat-free dressing
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A limited amount of flu shots are still available in the health center
Please call or email the nurse to make an appointment
Flu shots are free for all students and $10 for faculty/staff
Who gets the flu? Everyone! but children, seniors, and people with chronic health conditions are at highest risk.
How does the flu spread? It is spread through the air by coughing or sneezing.
How do you prevent it? Get the flu shot, wash hands frequently, avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth, avoid close contact with sick people.
What are the symptoms of the flu? chills, fever of 100 degrees or higher, sore throat, body aches, coughing, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, fatigue. Symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks.
What should you do if you have the flu? Rest, drink plenty of fluids, stay home, wash hands frequently, take over the counter medications to treat fever and/or cough
When should I go to the hospital? Dfficulty breathing, pain or pressure in chest, sudden dizziness, confusion, severe or persistent vomiting
Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - http://www.flu.gov/