Health and Wellness

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.

Common Cold

General Symptoms

  • Cough
  • Low-grade fever (<102 F)
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus congestion

Treatment

  • Rest
  • Drink lots of fluids
  • Use a vaporizer to reduce irritation of the throat and nasal passages
  • Call the doctor or nurse if symptoms do not begin to subside after 1-2 days. Complete recovery may take a week or longer

Prevention

  • Wash hands often.
  • Avoid close contact with those who have a cold.
  • Do not share eating utensils.
  • Eat right and maintain a balanced diet.
  • Get your sleep and avoid getting run down.

Healthy Communities Partnership will be holding Freedom From Smoking classes at Wilson College beginning June 7th, 2012. The classes will be held every Thursday from 5:30-7pm for 8 weeks. Classes will be located in the Lenfest Building in conference room 106 in the Wellness Center. Classes are open to the public. 

Free nicotine replacements, information, and resources will be provided to all participants.

To register for the class please email the Wilson College Nurse at ellen.stonesifer@wilson.edu

For more information on smoking cessation and tips for reducing or quitting visit Healthy Communities Partnership

 

 

 

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

 

Student Health 101 is a FREE online magazine for college students that addresses topics such as nutrition, exercise, safe sex, studying, and more!

Access the current issue of Wilson's Student Health 101 by clicking on the link below:

Student Health 101

Ellen Stonesifer, RN, BSN
College Nurse
nurse@wilson.edu 
(717) 262-2006 ext. 3271

Additional Health Links

Springtime Allergies

Sun Safety

Health Center Mission

  • The mission of the Health Center is “to advance the health of students"
  • To provide confidential services are provided to students in the Health Center free of charge
  • Attention to the whole student is reflected in the wellness center

Location

Lenfest Commons - Room 114