Tag: health
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Keeping Your Gustie Healthy
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The next six weeks for students feels like a race to finals. It is wise to include health issues as part of the regular conversation with your student. College students often do not live a balanced life, with too little sleep and many pressures. Visit our Health Information webpage for parents to help you talk…
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Concern about High-Risk Drinking
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Earlier today each student received the following message from the Dean of Students: March 10, 2010 To: Gustavus students From: Jeff Stocco, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Gustavus is a caring community. I write today with serious concerns regarding the problem of high-risk drinking on campus. Recent and other campus incidents…
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Alcohol Education
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Students take only one focused class while they are on campus during January, and many organizations do not meet during this month as a number of their members are away from campus. This combination may lead to more free time, and some students will choose to consume alcohol at a greater rate. As a College, we continue…
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Free Student H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
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On Monday, December 7th, the Gustavus Student Health Service will hold a FREE H1N1 vaccination clinic in Alumni Hall. Administration of vaccine will begin at 1:00pm and continue until vaccine is gone. We encourage all students to get vaccinated against H1N1, as this is the best way to prevent the spread of the illness. Please…
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Health Insurance Available Through Gustavus Alumni Association
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During this time of economic uncertainty, many of our alumni, new graduates, and their family members are in need of health insurance. Short-term and permanent health insurance options are available through the alumni insurance program. The program is typically promoted to new grads just before and after graduation, but in response to the rising unemployment…
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Gustavus Career Center Announces New Health Profession Resources
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It is with great pleasure that we announce a new partnership between Gustavus and the University of Minnesota Health Careers Center. For the first time, our students will have access to FREE e-learning tools for career exploration on health careers from the University of Minnesota. Our students will be able to access these learning experiences…
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November 12: Student Wellness Seminar for Parents
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Nov. 12: The Three Pillars of Student Wellness A Thrivent Parent Seminar 7-9:00 p.m. (appetizer reception 5:45-6:45 p.m.) Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Corporate Center 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 Parking is available in the Thrivent lot off 5th Ave and 6th Street. Join local Thrivent Financial offices for a valuable and relevant seminar…
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Health Care Career Explorations
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The Gustavus Career Center is looking for professionals in the health care field to host students for January Interim Career Explorations. This January 2010 is a difficult year with H1N1 and shadowing opportunities in hospitals and clinics are limited. If you are in the health care field and would be able and willing to potentially…
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Gustavus Student Flu Clinic Update
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Greetings Gustie Parents, Heather Dale, Gustavus’ Director of Health Service, sent the following message to students earlier today: We conducted a seasonal flu clinic for students earlier this month, and many of you took advantage of this service. However, due to the demand on manufacturers for other influenza vaccines, Health Service will *not* be receiving…
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The Rhythm of October for Gusties
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Following are some typical experiences and emotions for students during October: The academic course load is in full gear; roommate problems begin to arise; students question: “Do I fit in here?”; first tests/papers returned; midterm exams; love relationships from home remain strong; seniors are starting the job interview or graduate school process; and positive or…