Rain location is G-68 Wallwork Hall.
]]>Rain location is G-68 Wallwork Hall.
]]>The $tart $mart Wage Equity Workshop is sponsored by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women. It is a national program developed by the WAGE Project and the American Association of University of Women.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
5:00–8:00 p.m.
G98 Ruddock Hall
Any IUP student is welcome to attend. To register, e-mail malinda@iup.edu.
Free
Wednesday, April 3, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
G98 Ruddock Hall
Sponsored by the President’s Commission on the Status of Women.
]]>During the week after Thanksgiving break (November 26–30), the peer educators will be sponsoring various events throughout campus. If you would like to help, please contact Alisia Drew at cyyn@iup.edu for more information.
Help spread the love!
]]>Sponsored by the Interfaith Council and the Center for Health and Well-Being
Refreshments provided by Aramark in loving memory of Nicole Farren Chichy. Nicole was a graduate of Marion Center Area High School, class of 1996. She attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2000 with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. Nicole was employed as a food service director for Aramark at IUP’s Hadley Union Building when she passed away on June 7, 2012. She was married to Frank Chichy and was the mother of Morgan and Noah. Nicole enjoyed working at IUP and interacting with the students, faculty, and staff.
Center for Health and Well-Being]]>The IUP and Indiana communities are invited to spend Saturday morning learning and practicing some of the basics of mindfulness meditation. The morning will include instruction and practice of sitting (on cushions and chairs) as well as walking meditation. The sessions are free and open to the public. No prior experience is needed, just wear comfortable clothing. The Co-Op Ski Hut is located at 239 College Lodge Road in Indiana.
Mindfulness meditation is a general term that is associated with quiet meditations, as opposed to meditations that involve elaborate processes such as chanting or prayer practiced in religious traditions. The principles of mindfulness meditation are simple to understand, but require effort, especially in the beginning. There is a mistaken concept that meditation is about “stopping all thoughts.” Mindfulness meditation acknowledges the constant chatter of thoughts, emotions, and sensory stimulation. It does not strive to stop those thoughts, but creates an awareness of their presence which changes our relationship to the thoughts. Studies show that mindfulness meditation provides benefits for physical and mental health.
The morning sessions will be led by Daniel Schenck, who has practiced meditation for over 30 years and has studied with many teachers in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. A member of Karma Thegsum Choling (a Tibetan mediation center) in Indiana, he currently teaches mindfulness meditation in a pain research project at the University of Pittsburgh.
This event is sponsored by Karma Thegsum Choling and the IUP Mindfulness Living Learning Community. For further information, go to Karma Thegsum Choling or call 412-670-3560.
]]>The address is 1200 Oakland Avenue, Indiana, Pa.
Tim was a senior student studying Nursing. All are welcome to attend this service.
]]>It was developed in collaboration with IUP’s Center for Health and Well-Being, University Police, the Counseling Center, Indiana Borough Police, and the Alice Paul House.
The Haven Project peer educators will have information tables at the HUB and Folger Dining Hall on Thursday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Stop by, ask questions, and test your knowledge.
]]>Stalking is a crime in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, yet many victims and criminal justice professionals underestimate its seriousness and impact. People aged 18 to 24 experience the highest rate of stalking. In one of five cases, stalkers use weapons to harm or threaten victims2, and stalking is one of the significant risk factors for femicide (homicide of women) in abusive relationships3. Victims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression at much higher rates than the general population, and many lose time from work or school or have to move as a result of their victimization4.
Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes, stalking is not a single, easily identifiable crime, but a series of acts, a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause that person fear. Stalking may take many forms, such as assaults, threats, vandalism, burglary, or animal abuse, as well as unwanted cards, calls, gifts, or visits. One in four victims report that the stalker uses technology, such as computers, global positioning system devices, or hidden cameras, to track the victim’s daily activities5. Stalkers fit no standard psychological profile, and many stalkers follow their victims from one jurisdiction to another, making it difficult for authorities to investigate and prosecute their crimes.
Communities that understand stalking, however, can support victims and combat the crime. If more people learn to recognize stalking, we have a better chance to protect victims and prevent tragedies.
To learn more about stalking, contact IUP’s Haven Project at 724-357-4799 or visit the National Stalking Resource Center website.
The Haven Project peer educators will have information tables at the HUB and Folger Dining Hall on Wednesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Stop by and test your knowledge.
]]>Stalking is not a joke. It's not romantic. It's not ok.
IUP’s Haven Project challenges the IUP campus to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it. Think it’s not your problem? Rates of stalking among college students are higher than the general public!
Visit the Haven Project peer educators at their stalking awareness tables at the HUB and in Folger Dining Hall for information and resources.
If you or someone you know is a victim of stalking, contact the Alice Paul House (24 hours) at 724-349-4444.
Resources are also available on campus at the Haven Project at the Counseling Center (G31 Suites on Maple-East) and University Police.
For more information, visit the Stalking Awareness Month website and the Office of Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice.
]]>The presentation was titled, “What About the ‘T’? Transgender Issues on Campus.”
Following some basic definitions and information about federal and state laws that do—and do notêcover transgender individuals, they shared national data about transgender students on college campuses.
The remainder of the presentation focused on the wide range of campus considerations pertinent for serving these students. including, but not limited to, gender neutral bathrooms and housing, class rosters, financial aid, options on standard forms, and a range of policies.
]]>After careful consideration, we have selected the Point and Click Solutions EHR system and have made the necessary technical and hardware changes. Point and Click is being used in other PASSHE health centers and specializes in college and university settings.
While we provide the same great personal care, be patient with us as we learn to utilize the system to its maximum potential. All previous records will be maintained and gradually converted to electronic format. Students who have never been to the Health Service will begin with an electronic record which will be maintained indefinitely.
It will be imperative to have your IUP I-card to log in at the reception window, as the login process will also be automated and updated.
As the system becomes fully integrated over the first year, students will be able to look online and schedule certain types of visits, while walk-in visits such as illness and injury are still available. Certain types of visits, including physicals and women's health issues, are already available as an appointment by calling the office. Health history forms and immunization records are still vitally important to have on record with the Health Service. Eventually, student health history records and immunization records will be entered via a Web portal available to all students and will be automatically available to the providers at a visit.
This type of electronic system will provide the highest quality of record keeping, while still allowing for the personal attention given to patients in our Health Service setting. As usual, if any student has a concern, especially at the time of their visit, they can ask to speak to the director.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move our healthcare forward!
]]>| Testing Date | Time | Location | Reading Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2012 (Monday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | CHWB | February 1, 2012 (Wednesday) |
| February 21, 2012 (Tuesday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | CHWB | February 23, 2012 (Thursday) |
| March 5, 2012 (Monday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | CHWB | March 7, 2012 (Wednesday) |
| March 20, 2012 (Tuesday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | CHWB | March 22, 2012 (Thursday) |
| April 9, 2012 (Monday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m | CHWB | April 11, 2012 (Wednesday) |
| May 1, 2012 (Tuesday) | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m | CHWB | May 3, 2012 (Thursday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48 to 72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
The Center for Health and Well-Being is located in the Suites on Maple East. Testing is done in the Health Service.
The TB test clinic is free to any student who has paid the campus Wellness Fee (formerly Fee A) if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed. Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the Health Center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Community Wellness Fee (formerly Fee B) students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15. Students with no paid Wellness Fee will be charged $55.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>One psychologist and one graduate staff counselor are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (8:30 a.m.–noon and 1:00–4:00 p.m.) to meet with students one-on-one. There are no groups available in the summer.
These services are available to all IUP students, undergraduate and graduate, as long as they are enrolled this Summer or enrolled for the Fall semester. This includes summer-only doctoral students. There are meeting times currently available.
To schedule an appointment, students need to call 724-357-2621 or stop by our office at G-31 Suites on Maple East.
]]>Take a few minutes and answer this confidential questionnaire by Wednesday, April 20, 2011, and you will be entered in a drawing to win a prize!
]]>The wage gap is even greater for African American women and Latinas. One of the reasons is women are less likely to negotiate salary and benefits.
Attend the “Start Smart” workshop to discuss skills for negotiating salary and benefits and creating a realistic personal budget for the geographical region where you will work.
The workshop will be March 22, 2011, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East, Room G60.
It is free and open to students. Attendance vouchers will be available if students attend as part of an academic assignment.
“Start Smart” is sponsored by the American Association of University Women and the President’s Commission on the Status of Women.
E-mail health-awareness@iup.edu to register to attend!
]]>Follow these links to find out more about Lepley Natatorium or Pidgeon Natatorium, find pool hours, or sign up for an Aquatics class.
]]>This webinar will bring together experts to discuss the current state of campus climates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students and the impacts of homophobia and bullying on youth.
The beginning of the 2010–2011 academic year was marked by the highly publicized suicide of Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clemente. This death followed close upon the release of a report on the current state of campus climates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students, and led to renewed discussions about impacts of homophobia and bullying on youth. While public campaigns such as the “It Gets Better” videos have aimed to instill hope and prevent suicide of GLBT youth, the links between campus climate for students who may have been marginalized, bullying (including via social media), and mental health have not been explicitly examined as part of the evolving discourse.
This webinar will bring together experts in each of these areas with the goal of providing the most up-to-date information on these topics and their intersecting impacts. Student affairs practitioners and administrators will find this webinar useful in planning and implementing educational interventions promoting inclusion, addressing community and conduct issues related to bullying and other micro-aggressive behaviors, and accompanying mental health prevention and intervention initiatives.
Dr. Norm Pollard, dean of Students and adjunct associate professor, has taught graduate courses for the College Student Development and Counseling and School Psychology programs at Alfred University.
Dr. Sue Rankin, senior research associate in the Center for the Study of Higher Education and associate professor of Education in the College Student Affairs Program at Pennsylvania State University.
Beth Yohe, associate director, Training and Curriculum Department of the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Education Division.
Vernon A. Wall, director of Educational Programs and Publications, ACPA–College Student Educators International and Founding Faculty, Social Justice Training Institute.
Sponsored by vice president of Student Affairs, Center for Health and Well-Being, and Office of Housing and Residence Life.
Check out the class schedules for Fitness, Aquatics, or Swim Lessons and register today!
]]>Testing Date |
Time |
Location |
Reading Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
January 25, 2011 (Tuesday) |
2:00–5:00 p.m. |
CHWB |
January 27, 2011 (Thursday) |
February 14, 2011 (Monday) |
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Stouffer |
February 16, 2011 (Wednesday) |
March 15, 2011 (Tuesday) |
2:00–5:00 p.m. |
CHWB |
March 17, 2011 (Thursday) |
March 28, 2011 (Monday) |
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Stouffer |
March 30, 2011 (Wednesday) |
April 12, 2011 (Tuesday) |
2:00–5:00 p.m. |
CHWB |
April 14, 2011 (Thursday) |
May 2, 2011 (Monday) |
2:00–5:00 p.m. |
CHWB |
May 4, 2011 (Wednesday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48 to 72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
The Center for Health and Well-Being is located in the Suites on Maple East. Stouffer testing is done on the first floor of Stouffer Hall, Room 109.
The TB test clinic is free to any student who has paid the campus Wellness Fee (formerly Fee A) if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed. Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the Health Center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Community Wellness Fee (formerly Fee B) students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15. Students with no paid Wellness Fee will be charged $50.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>Wear red and be part of this international symbol of AIDS awareness.
The Red Ribbon will be formed near Sutton Hall. To participate please be sure to arrive by 12:15!
]]>Find out about class offerings and class times, or register online.
]]>Introduction to Feminist Therapy: Strategies for Social and Individual Change is authored by Drs. Kathy Evans (University of South Carolina), Elizabeth A. Kincade (IUP), and Susan Seem (SUNY-Brockport). In keeping with the egalitarian stance of feminist therapy, all three authors contributed equally to the text.
The book offers beginning and established counselors and therapists strategies for incorporating feminist therapy principles and techniques into their therapeutic work.
]]>Here are some of the latest trends that have been reported at IUP and in the surrounding communities:
is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Opana is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. Among the warnings are this one: “Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Opana. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine”.
is sold under the following brand names: Spice. Spice Gold, Spice Diamond, Yucatan Fire, Solar Flare, K2 Summit, Genie, PEP Spice, and Fire n’ Ice.
These products are synthetic cannabinoid that are marketed as “natural herbal incense,” and include warnings that they “are not for human consumption.” When smoked, synthetic cannabinoid products mimic the hallucinogenic effects of marijuana. However, they can have many adverse effects, including panic attacks, agitation, tachycardia (in the range of 110 to 150 beats per minute), elevated blood pressure (in the 140-160/100-110 range), anxiety, pallor, numbness and tingling, vomiting (which can be severe), hallucinations (which can be intense), and, in some cases, tremors and seizures.
are caffeinated malt beverages that boast higher alcohol concentrations. They are sold in 23.5 ounce cans and range in alcohol content from 9.9 to 12 percent alcohol by volume. They can be purchased at any local six-pack shop. They’ve earned the nickname “black-out in a can.”
These drinks are full of stimulants like ginseng and taurine. Since alcohol is a depressant, when the two are combined it sends mixed messages to the nervous system. This can cause cardiac-related problems. Mixing alcohol and caffeine has a synergistic effect on the body, including: may increase dehydration, causing difficulties in processing and getting rid of alcohol from the body resulting in a higher BAC; and may create an even stronger and negative effect on coordination, balance, and ability to regulate body temperature. Caffeine is a stimulant and may allow the drinker to be more alert, which may mean consuming more alcohol than usual without feeling impaired.
Drinking these products usually results in getting much more intoxicated than intended, and can lead to unintended and serious health and safety consequences.
For more information, contact:
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Program
G-57 Suites on Maple East
724-357-1265
atod-oasis@iup.edu
These are free seasonal student flu shot clinics. No appointment is necessary, and there is no cost to current students. Vaccines are given while supplies last.
This is the seasonal flu shot which includes the H1N1 virus this year. There is no need to get multiple shots.
These clinics are for students only. Must bring IUP photo ID card.
]]>Noon–4:00 p.m.
Wallwork Hall, Multipurpose Room
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Crimson Suites, Multipurpose Room
You must attend a clinic in order to get the free seasonal flu shot. We are not able to give the vaccine during patient care hours due to high census. Vaccine is available first-come, first-served while supplies last. If supplies run out, we will attempt to get more vaccine and hold more clinics in November.
No appointment is necessary. Students must present IUP photo I-card.
This is the seasonal (annual) flu shot, which also includes the H1N1 (Swine) Flu shot this year. There is no need to get different or multiple shots.
For more information about influenza season and staying healthy and whether or not to get a flu shot, visit the Hot Topics page on the Center for Health and Well-Being website.
]]>The program will be presented by Sue Majoris, the Women’s Breast Health Navigator from the Indiana Regional Medical Center.
The session will be held from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the HUB’s Susquehanna Room. This program is free.
For more information and to register, contact the Center for Health and Well-Being at 724-357-9355. Attendance vouchers will be provided.
]]>Here is more information about this year’s flu season and how to stay healthy.
]]>Stop by the table in the Oak Grove to play with bubbles and pick up information on tobacco use.
If you have any questions, contact us at pa-swat@iup.edu.
]]>Visit the peers to learn more about consent and to get your Green Button.
For a list of times and locations, follow this link to the Green Light Campaign.
]]>Follow this link for a detailed schedule of classes offered for the Fall semester. Try it—You’ll like it !
Registration for classes will begin on Wednesday, September 1, at 8:00 a.m.
You can find out more about the Fitness and Aquatics classes offered, detailed class descriptions, and information on the instructors by visiting our websites!
]]>The video is on the home page of the Counseling Center website. Shannon Lamoreaux, a member of IUP's Active Minds and a master's student in Clinical Psychology, directed and produced the video. The short includes actual Counseling Center clients and members of Active Minds who represent actual clients.
The video's purpose is to help students see, from a student's perspective, what it might be like to come to the Counseling Center if they were experiencing any emotional difficulties. In the video, "Sarah" (Shannon Lamoreaux) is thinking about coming to the Counseling Center but is nervous about it and unsure whether it is a good thing to do. She interviews students who experienced counseling and then decides to come to the Counseling Center to check it out herself. She interviews several psychologists and asks some typical questions that students have regarding counseling. She then makes her decision.
Active Minds is a recognized university student organization whose mission is to help destigmatize mental illness. If you are interested in joining the IUP chapter, please contact the advisor, Kim Weiner, Ph.D., at kweiner@iup.edu. You may also go to the Active Minds website for more information.
]]>| Testing Date | Time | Location | Reading Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2010 (Wednesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | September 10, 2010 (Friday) |
| September 21, 2010 (Tuesday) | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | September 23, 2010 (Thursday) |
| October 12, 2010 (Tuesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | October 14, 2010 (Thursday) |
| October 27, 2010 (Wednesday) | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | October 29, 2010 (Friday) |
| November 10, 2010 (Wednesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | November 12, 2010 (Friday) |
| November 30, 2010 (Tuesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | December 2, 2010 (Thursday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48 to 72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
The Center for Health and Well-Being is located in the Suites on Maple East. Stouffer testing is done on the first floor of Stouffer Hall, Room 109.
The TB test clinic is free to any student who has paid the campus Wellness Fee (formerly Fee A) if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed. Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the Health Center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Community Wellness Fee (formerly Fee B) students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15. Students with no paid Wellness Fee will be charged $50.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>All summer health charges are based upon the services and products needed by each student. There are no mandatory Wellness Fees charged for summer care. Students must be registered for summer credits to be eligible for care during the summer.
Most care is provided on a “per visit” cost of $35. One follow-up visit, if requested by the provider, is included without additional fees. If additional medical issues are addressed during the follow-up visit, the standard visit fee of $35 will be charged to the student account.
Check out this page for complete information about Summer 2010 care at the IUP Health Service.
]]>Any currently enrolled student desiring a meningitis immunization can come to the health center during regular hours and sign in to be seen as a walk-in patient. Meningitis shots will also be given at the health center on move-in Saturday at the beginning of the semester. A fee of $100 will be charged to the student account.
HPV vaccine is available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee of $140 will be charged to the student account for each injection.
Available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee will be charged to the student account.
Several different variations of hepatitis vaccine are available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee is charged to the student account.
Flu shots are normally available in the Fall semester.
This test is available during the summer to any currently enrolled student for a fee of $15. TB testing cannot be done on Thursdays.
Note: All TB testing requires two visits to the student health center. (The student must return in two days for results, or the student will have to repeat the test process.)
All schedules are subject to change with availability of vaccine.
]]>Students who work with PA-SWAT will be in the Oak Grove to provide this information to IUP students. They will be raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and the benefits associated with use of their services. There will be free prizes, and fun with “blowing bubbles and not smoke!” Stop by to find out more!
PA-SWAT provides free smoking cessation services and education to IUP students about the harmful effects of tobacco use.
]]>This session offered student affairs practitioners a model for using feminist practice across gender and socioeconomic lines. It addressed using feminist awareness in counseling practice as well as in other student affairs venues.
ACPA is one of the two leading professional associations serving over 8,500 student affairs practitioners, graduate preparation faculty members, and graduate students in the student affairs profession.
]]>As part of April’s National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, IUP’s Haven Project takes part in this annual international march. Although the march emphasizes violence that occurs at night, violence is an important issue at all times of the day. Marchers call attention to this issue in hopes of empowering the community to stand up to violence at any time.
Learn more about this campaign on the Health AWAREness website.
]]>The network is the national organization that proactively addresses the issues of alcohol, other drugs, and violence in order to promote healthy campus environments through self-regulatory initiatives, information dissemination, and technical assistance. The network serves as a liaison between the U.S. Department of Education and member institutions as well as other higher education professional organizations. Member institutions encourage and enhance local, state, regional, and national initiatives through a commitment to shared standards for policy development, educational strategies, enforcement, evaluation, and community collaboration.
]]>Space is limited, and you must register to attend by April 9, 2010. Free pizza and $5 gift card to Starbucks for participants!
Choose from two dates:
Contact ATOD to get more details and reserve your spot:
atod-oasis@iup.edu
(724) 357-1265
G59 Suites on Maple East
During this group, members will learn basic mindfulness skills to increase level of awareness through the five basic senses and become more attuned to one’s body and emotions.
A university is not where you normally hear about ways to take time for yourself, renew yourself, or take a step back. In fact, our society in general has not placed much priority on building quiet time for contemplation, reflection, and paying attention inside. But there has been increasingly more research and scientific evidence that this may be the best way for you and your brain to cope with stress, experience more positive emotions, and feel a sense of well being.
Facilitated by Kim Weiner, Ph.D.
Thursdays 11:00 a.m.–12:10 p.m., from April 1 through April 29, 2010.
For information or to enroll, contact kweiner@iup.edu.
]]>This group of students is obtaining truthful and honest data about the attitudes and behaviors of other Indiana University of Pennsylvania students when it comes to drinking. With the information collected from this survey, they intend to show their peers the contrast between the perception of drinking on campus to the reality of drinking behaviors.
Although this project is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, it is a student-driven campaign, run by students, for students, in an effort to obtain accurate and honest peer data. Once the data has been collected, it will be analyzed, and results will be announced later in the Spring 2010 semester.
Prizes will be given out to participants: Roll to win a T-shirt, candy, and other great prizes as a thank-you for your time!
Also, enter to win a grand prize: one of our Amazon Kindles!
Here is more about this grant-funded project and its goals and objectives:
High-risk drinking continues to be a major challenge at IUP. According to the 2008 IUP CORE survey, nine out of ten IUP students believe the average student on campus uses alcohol once a week or more—however, the reality is that seven out of ten students drink once or fewer times per week. These misperceptions have led to a campus culture where high-risk use is seen as the norm.
IUP continues to struggle with a decade-old “party school” label. This environmental factor and student demographics contribute to a negative set of behavioral norms, as consistently reinforced by IUP research and assessment data. The 2008 IUP CORE survey documented 76.3 percent of undergraduate students consumed alcohol in the previous thirty days. In terms of social climate, 92.2 percent of IUP students perceive drinking as a central part of the social lives of men and 83.6 percent perceive it to be central to the lives of women. These rates are alarming and shape the culture of alcohol consumption at IUP, making matriculating first-year students and new members of Greek and athletic teams particularly vulnerable. Students are faced with the difficult choices of making healthy, legal decisions about alcohol in an environment that they perceive as less than supportive.
A group of students, including Alyssa Stiles, Megan Stahl, and Shobith Balaram, are seeking the truth about the behaviors of other IUP students when it comes to drinking. Alyssa Stiles is an undergraduate junior who is majoring in Pre-Dentistry. Megan Stahl is a graduate student in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program. Shobith Balaram is a graduate student in the MBA program. Ann Sesti, from the Center for Health and Well-Being at IUP, is overseeing the project.
As a group, Alyssa, Megan, and Shobith intend to show their peers the reality of drinking behaviors. They want students to be aware that the information we collect is from a solely student-driven campaign. Although the project is being housed in the IUP Center for Health and Well-Being and is being funded by a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board grant, it is an entirely student-run project.
To gather the facts, they will implement a survey in March. This particular survey has been the result of months of hard work, including trainings, focus groups, and classroom visits.
There are two goals of a social norming project of this sort:
The workshop is designed to help other PASSHE campuses, as well as the Dixon Center, start or improve their Safe Zone programs. The Safe Zone programs provide visibility and support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex individuals and their Allies (LGBTQIA) on our campuses.
The workshop is cosponsored by the PASSHE LGBTQIA Consortium and the Office of the Chancellor.
]]>The counselors provide tobacco counseling, education, support, and personal plans to help you quit and stay without it.
The Open Door has scheduled the next group of Breathe Easy tobacco-cessation classes at Indiana Regional Medical Center, Private Dining Room 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Park by and enter through the Women’s Imaging Center.
This is a free program, but registration is required!
Register by calling the Open Door Prevention Department at 724-465-2605 and press 7.
]]>Admission is $3, collected at the door. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the local Alice Paul House.
Read more about the films, and view the film teasers.
This event is supported by:
Read more about Lunafest by visiting the Lunafest website.
]]>Learn more on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. when a volunteer meeting will be held in the HUB, Delaware Room for anyone interested in assisting with the Take Back the Night March and Speak-Out.
]]>Dive-in movies, Guitar Hero, Romeo’s pizza and soda, give-aways, games, and more!
This event is presented to you by Recreation and Fitness, Aquatics, and BACCHUS.
]]>Here is the weekly class schedule. Half-price registration starts on March 6, 2010! Register now for these great deals!
]]>All activities occur Tuesday through Thursday, March 2–4, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Center for Health and Well-Being in Suites on Maple–East. Just look for the palm tree!
Remember: Make your Spring Break safe!
]]>IUP will be one of fourteen universities participating in the grant’s goals, which are:
Ann Sesti of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Program will lead IUP’s implementation, along with a team of university colleagues. This month, freshmen living on campus will participate in the CORE, a national survey assessing student behaviors and perception of students’ use of alcohol.
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| Testing Date | Time | Location | Reading Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2010 (Monday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | January 27, 2010 (Wednesday) |
| February 10, 2010 (Wednesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | February 12, 2010 (Friday) |
| February 23, 2010 (Tuesday) | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | February 25, 2010 (Thursday) |
| March 16, 2010 (Tuesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | March 18, 2010 (Thursday) |
April 6, 2010 (Tuesday)** |
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | April 8, 2010 (Thursday) |
| April 27, 2010 (Tuesday) | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | April 29, 2010 (Thursday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48 to 72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
**March 29 date changed to April 6 due to Stouffer availability
The Center for Health and Well-Being (CHWB) is located at the Suites on Maple East. Stouffer testing is done on the first floor of Stouffer Hall.
The TB test clinic is free to any student who has paid Health and Wellness Fee A if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed. Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the Health Center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Health and Wellness Fee B students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>Regular sessions will begin for those registered for class beginning Sunday, January 31, and continuing through Friday, April 30, 2010.
Find out more about these Fitness and Recreation programs and Register for a Class!
]]>If you need a routine physical, a women’s health annual exam, or a routine STD screening, please call the clinic number and make an appointment. If you have questions about whether your visit needs an appointment, please call 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>Two public vaccination clinics will be held on Saturday, January 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Business Expo (held at the Indiana Mall) and at IRMC at Chestnut Ridge (Blairsville) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Associated IRMC/IHPS offices, including Bolivar, Homer Center, Marion Center, and Plumville, will also have the vaccine available after January 16 at the following times:
It's important for people to still get immunized, even though influenza activity in the state is declining. The Department of Health is anticipating a third wave of this pandemic in Pennsylvania. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to get vaccinated.
Any individual age four or older, regardless of priority, may receive the vaccine.
For more information about H1N1, go to H1N1 in PA. For information about the vaccintation sites in Indiana County, call 724-357-8088.
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National Stalking Awareness Month is a time to focus on a crime that affects 3.4 million victims a year1. This year’s theme—“Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.”—challenges the nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it.
Stalking is a crime in all fifty states and the District of Columbia, yet many victims and criminal justice professionals underestimate its seriousness and impact. People aged eighteen to twenty-four experience the highest rate of stalking. In one of five cases, stalkers use weapons to harm or threaten victims2, and stalking is one of the significant risk factors for femicide (homicide of women) in abusive relationships3. Victims suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression at much higher rates than the general population, and many lose time from work or school or have to move as a result of their victimization4.
Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate, and prosecute. Unlike other crimes, stalking is not a single, easily identifiable crime but a series of acts, a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause that person fear. Stalking may take many forms, such as assaults, threats, vandalism, burglary, or animal abuse, as well as unwanted cards, calls, gifts, or visits. One in four victims report that the stalker uses technology, such as computers, global positioning system devices, or hidden cameras, to track the victim’s daily activities5. Stalkers fit no standard psychological profile, and many stalkers follow their victims from one jurisdiction to another, making it difficult for authorities to investigate and prosecute their crimes.
Communities that understand stalking, however, can support victims and combat the crime. If more people learn to recognize stalking, we have a better chance to protect victims and prevent tragedies.
To learn more about stalking, contact IUP’s Haven Project at 724-357-4799 or visit the National Stalking Resource Center website.
The Alice Paul House is seeking volunteers to provide crisis intervention counseling to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The agency is offering a training course in listening/communication skills and crisis intervention counseling to anyone interested in helping these victims.
Students may become members of the volunteer corps by successfully completing an eighty-hour training program. By serving as a volunteer, you will gain knowledge and valuable experience while enhancing the contents of your résumé.
Internships are offered to students who have successfully completed volunteer training. The Alice Paul House’s spring training will begin February 1, 2010. A brief but informative interview must be completed prior to the start of training.
To schedule, please contact the Alice Paul House or e-mail melodee@alicepaulhouse.org.
]]>All Pennsylvanians are urged to take advantage of the increasing supply of H1N1 vaccine by getting immunized at the upcoming vaccination clinics being offered by the Department of Health.
“Although flu activity is currently declining in the state, experts predict there will be a third wave of illness from H1N1,” said Secretary of Health Everette James. “The clinics are free of charge, and being vaccinated is still the most effective way to protect your health and control the spread of this potentially deadly flu.”
H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will be held at thirty-three locations statewide on January 8 and 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
Appointments can be made 24 hours a day at H1N1 in PA under “What’s Hot.” Appointments also may be made by calling 1-877-PA HEALTH (1-877-724-3258), Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To date, the department has been allocated more than 4,588,000 doses of vaccine to distribute to its citizens. The department has ordered vaccine on behalf of 2,766 certified providers.
In addition to offering the vaccine to any Pennsylvanians who wants it, the department continues to urge members of priority groups to be vaccinated against H1N1. They include pregnant women; persons six months to twenty-four years old; healthcare providers and emergency medical services personnel; parents, household members, and caregivers of children under six months; and those under sixty-five years with certain underlying medical conditions.
For more information about H1N1, visit H1N1 in PA or call 1-877-PA HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).
]]>The vaccine will be available free of charge to current IUP students and employees who are members of the priority groups that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified as the first people who should receive the H1N1 flu vaccine. Vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to these priority groups on Sunday, December 6, 2009, between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Memorial Field House on campus. Students must bring their I-Card. Employees must bring photo ID. Family members will not be eligible to receive this vaccine.
The targeted populations for the first distribution are those who have the highest risk for acquiring and spreading the H1N1 virus and developing complications. These target groups include:
If you are not sure you should receive an H1N1 flu vaccine, contact your family doctor. To learn more about H1N1 flu and vaccination, visit the CDC website. For questions about the vaccine or the clinic itself, contact the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>Because of its preparation using live (but weakened) virus, it is not suitable for some people. It is not indicated for people who have a history of:
It will be available free of charge to any current IUP student on a first-come, first-served basis to those who meet the criteria listed above on. Because three clinics have already been held, students will need to visit the Health Service and sign in as a walk-in.
For questions about the vaccine, contact the Health Service. If you have questions about whether you should receive FluMistTM, contact your healthcare provider.
]]>Please join us for this informative training session that will provide knowledge and practical application of proven techniques in helping to prevent high-risk behaviors in students.
“Among over 3 million students, we have observed nearly 56,000 cases of ILI. But there have been only ninety-eight hospitalizations and no deaths, indicating this disease remains generally mild. It is somewhat surprising to see resurgence of disease in regions that had seen recent declines. This likely reflects the relative lack of natural immunity among young adults and students’ vulnerability to the infection. We remain concerned about the risk of exposure to vulnerable students on our campuses and their potential to infect those in their communities or their families who are at higher risk for complications, hospitalization, or worse. This recent return of flu helps reaffirm the importance of vaccination once it becomes available,” according to Dr. James C. Turner, president of the American College Health Association and executive director of the department of student health at the University of Virginia.
]]>The linkage is open to any student who needs to take ENGL 101 and is interested, at the same time, in life skills learning, the subject of the CNSD 150 course. Follow this link for details.
]]>Any student can sign in on the registration computers and pick "Self Care Cold Clinic" as the reason for their visit. They can then proceed to the SCCC area and read the instructions, check their temperature, look in their throat, and pick from a list of symptoms and over-the-counter medicines to take with them. If a student meets the criteria listed, they can get the medicines at mostly no cost, with no waiting. They also get a registration form indicating they were at the Health Service, in case they need to show it to a professor for class.
Medicines available at no cost are:
We recently added:
Students are instructed to make use of these over-the-counter medicines to treat minor symptoms for a few days to see if they provide relief, and to return if symptoms persist or become worse.
There is also a Self Care Wound Clinic with guidelines and instructions for those who need bandages and first-aid ointment for minor wounds. There is no cost for this self-care service.
The purpose of the Self Care area is to provide a way for students to get over-the-counter medicines to treat symptoms of minor colds and flu. Information is presented for students to be able to decide if they meet the criteria to self-treat or if they need to sign in and see a medical provider. The advantages are no fees and no waiting.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is the largest ongoing community arts project in the world. It is a creative means for remembrance and healing for those whose lives have been touched by AIDS. The purpose of displaying the quilt is to bring an end to AIDS by illustrating the enormity of the pandemic, raising public awareness of the disease, assisting with HIV prevention education, and raising funds for community-based AIDS service organizations.
Each of the more than 47,000 colorful panels in the quilt was made to remember the life of a person lost to AIDS. Panels are three feet by six feet—the size of a human grave. As the epidemic claims more lives, the quilt continues to grow. In addition to representing the lives of those named, the quilt also represents the sorrow, anger, love, and hope of the people who make the panels.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s display will feature fourteen blocks of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. Each block contains eight individual panels designed and constructed by partners, friends, and families of loved ones lost to AIDS.
Find out more about the quilt, how to make a panel, or how you can volunteer to assist with IUP's AIDS Quilt Display.
]]>There may be additional locations in the community to obtain the seasonal flu shot for this flu season. (These are not the H1N1 flu shots which we hope to have available for the IUP campus in late October or early November 2009.)
These clinics are run by off-campus provider offices and do have fees involved. Students who are not able to get the vaccine at on-campus clinics may choose to go to these clinics or may find vaccine available at a family physician or other public locations. You may want to check with local pharmacies as well since many sponsor public clinics.
Many of the VNA scheduled clinics have been canceled or postponed. Check the VNA website for its latest updates.
The following clinics are still scheduled to be held (as of October 12th):
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Indiana Mall
Wednesday
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Mall
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Indiana Mall
Wednesday
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Indiana Mall
Call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 for further community clinic dates, times, and locations.
]]>IUP, one of PASSHE’s fourteen universities, assisted with preparing the grant application.
Find more information on the PASSHE website: PASSHE Receives $497,971 Grant to Combat Alcohol Use, Binge Drinking.
]]>Free student flu vaccination clinics will be held:
You must attend a clinic in order to get the free seasonal flu shot. We are not able to give the vaccine during patient care hours due to high census. Vaccine is available first-come, first-serve while supplies last. If supplies run out, we will attempt to get more vaccine and hold more clinics. No appointment is necessary. Students must present IUP photo I-card.
This is the seasonal (annual) flu shot, not the H1N1 (Swine) Flu shot. H1N1 vaccine is not available yet. Clinics will be held once that vaccine becomes available.
The staff and faculty flu vaccination clinics will be held in October once that vaccine arrives. Preregistration for staff and faculty was required through the IUP Human Resources Department benefits office. If you registered for a free flu vaccine, you should have received an e-mail from the Department of Health with a link to obtain your Commonwealth Employee Adult Influenza Vaccine Record form. You will need to print this form and take it with you when you go to receive your vaccine.
For more information about influenza season and staying healthy and whether or not to get a flu shot, visit our Hot Topics page.
]]>While there is still no cause for alarm, planning is underway both nationally and locally to prepare for further outbreak of this virus. Educational materials are available to learn more about the disease and how to protect yourself and your family. To learn more about “swine flu” and how to protect yourself and your family, please visit this CDC H1N1 Frequently Asked Questions website.
The World Health Organization has also posted information on novel H1N1 influenza.
Information for IUP students and faculty will be made available as it appears. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to speak to a health care provider or to contact the Health Service at IUP’s Center for Health and Well-Being at 724-357-2550.
]]>IUP Center for Health and Well-Being staff members are closely tracking the information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PaDOH). They recently met with PaDOH officials to be able to provide you the most up-to-date information available.
On June 11, 2009, the WHO declared that H1N1 is causing a pandemic or worldwide outbreak. Illness is currently peaking in the southern hemisphere and waning in the northern hemisphere, including the United States. Even so, public health officials predict that the H1N1 virus will return in the fall with cases occurring in the United States as early as late September or early October. This is an illness that is more prevalent in individuals five to twenty-five years of age than in any other age group. College campuses, such as IUP, are likely to see high numbers of cases in the new school year.
Since this disease is occurring widely and is highly contagious, public health recommendations are aimed at mitigation, rather than containment. The primary goal is to reduce the burden of the disease and minimize its spread, and the most effective strategies for mitigation are hand-washing, cough and cold etiquette, and other non-pharmacological interventions. The most important non-pharmacological intervention currently recommended is to have ill individuals neither present nor in attendance at public, school, or group activities. As you can imagine, however, implementing this recommendation will be challenging for all colleges and universities, including IUP.
In compliance with the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health recommendations, IUP urges students with influenza symptoms to follow CDC self-isolation guidelines. Students should not attend class or any public gatherings while ill. Symptomatic students who live in residence halls should leave campus and return home to recover. The CDC recommends isolation until at least twenty-four hours after fever has resolved. For students who are unable to go home for their convalescence, the university will assist in identifying acceptable alternatives, to the extent possible. Regarding class attendance expectations, university administrators are updating the faculty regarding public health guidelines for flu prevention. The two most important approaches in reducing the spread of the flu are for ill individuals to consistently practice self-isolation and non-attendance/participation at public events and activities. If the H1N1 strain becomes more serious than the strain currently causing illness, the CDC will issue new and possibly more strict recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease.
At IUP, our public health professionals are distributing information about prevention strategies to all students, staff, and faculty. The university is installing dispensers of hand-sanitizing liquid throughout campus.
Information and updates about H1N1 and IUP's response can be found at the Center for Health and Well-Being and will be routinely included in the CHWB news and events page.
If you have questions, please contact IUP Health Services staff at health-inquiry@iup.edu.
Stay well!
Rhonda H. Luckey, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
1011 South Drive, Sutton Hall, Suite 211
Indiana, PA 15705
724.357.4040
724.357.4977 (fax)
Research has shown that group counseling is as effective as individual counseling. Talking with other students who have similar experiences provides support and perspective. A number of counseling, support, and growth groups are offered at the Counseling Center in G31 Suites on Maple East. These groups usually include between four and nine students and are facilitated by one or two therapists. Group facilitators work to provide a safe, confidential environment where members are free to discuss their thoughts, feelings, and concerns as they are comfortable. Participation in these groups requires an initial meeting with the group facilitator(s), an sessions usually last thirty to forty-five minutes. To schedule this meeting or for more information: contact the Counseling Center at (724)357-2621, stop by G31 Suites on Maple East, or contact Christy Newberry at c.l.newberry@iup.edu.
Groups being offered this semester include Women’s, Men’s, Graduate Student, Interpersonal (co-ed), Hope and Healing (sexual assault survivors), and Meditation.
]]>National Depression Screening Day is an annual event held each October during Mental Illness Awareness Week. During this event, local clinicians and organizations volunteer their time to offer free educational and screening programs at health facilities, shopping malls, libraries, colleges, workplaces, and senior centers. Watch for more information coming in October!
There will be prizes and food!
You may also take the on-line anonymous screening for depression, anxiety, alcohol, abuse, and eating disorders by visiting Mental Health Screening.org.
]]>Presented by the Counseling Center, this course will provide students with practical, hands-on cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal skills which will help them to increase their abilities to process and respond to environmental demands and stresses of their social and academic environment.
These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, behavior management, and improving relationships by understanding emotions in others. The goals of the course will be to understand basic principles of emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, improve students’ ability to focus, and attend to one’s own thoughts and feelings as they apply to the skills described above.
]]>The following groups have openings but will close to new members after the first group meeting:
Find out more about group-counseling services available for the Spring 2009 semester: Counseling Center Current Groups.
]]>| Date | Time | Location | Reading* |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | September 11, 2009 (Friday) |
| September 21, 2009 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | September 23, 2009 (Wednesday) |
| October 14, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | October 16, 2009 (Friday) |
| October 27, 2009 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | October 29, 2009 (Thursday) |
| November 9, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | November 11, 2009 (Wednesday) |
| December 8, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | December 10, 2009 (Thursday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48 to 72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
The Center for Health and Well-Being (CHWB) is located at the Suites on Maple East.
The TB test clinic is free to any student who has paid Health and Wellness Fee A if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed! Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the Health Center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Health and Wellness Fee B students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>For more information on this plan, or to enroll in this health plan, please select one of the following links:
Health Insurance Information for Students and Parents
After September 18, you can not enroll in this health plan until the second semester plan, which is effective January 1, 2010.
]]>A total of $729,907 was awarded to support initiatives aimed at preventing underage and dangerous drinking across Pennsylvania.
PLCB funds will be ulitlized to enhance IUP’s social norms marketing campaign, aimed at reducing high-risk drinking behaviors while increasing lower-risk drinking behaviors and abstinence. The funds will be dedicated to developing a model that serves to enagage students in the social norms marketing process from data collection, analysis, through message development and promotion.
]]>A total of $729,907 was awarded to support initiatives aimed at preventing underage and dangerous drinking across Pennsylvania.
PLCB funds will be ulitlized to enhance IUP’s social norms marketing campaign, aimed at reducing high-risk drinking behaviors while increasing lower-risk drinking behaviors and abstinence. The funds will be dedicated to developing a model that serves to enagage students in the social norms marketing process from data collection, analysis, through message development and promotion.
]]>(updated December, 2009)
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. A Phase 6 designation indicates that a global pandemic is underway. WHO’s decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus.
IUP will remain vigilant in tracking the progress of the disease and keeping the community advised with regard to actions in response to changes. Students, staff, faculty, and their families should continue to follow the recommendations of the CDC to remain healthy and consult their doctor if they have concerns.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Stay home if you get sick. The CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
For the latest reports and conditions regarding H1N1 Influenza, you are encouraged to visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website or the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
]]>The acting United States Health and Human Services secretary declared a public health emergency nationwide involving H1N1 (Swine) influenza A as of 9:00 a.m. on April 26, 2009. The CDC has confirmed human cases of H1N1 (Swine) Flu in the U.S. To see the current status and number of cases in the U.S., visit the CDC H1N1 website.
While there is still no cause for alarm locally, planning is underway both nationally and locally to prepare for further outbreak of this virus. Educational materials are available to learn more about the disease and how to protect yourself and your family. To learn more about "Swine flu" and how to protect yourself and your family, please visit this CDC H1N1 Frequently Asked Questions.
The World Health Organization has also posted information on novel H1N1 influenza.
Information for IUP students and faculty will be made available as it appears. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to speak to a health care provider or to contact the Health Service at IUP's Center for Health and Well-Being at 724-357-2550.
National Stressed Øut Day is designed to provide a pre-finals stress reliever and to educate and provide students with information about stress management, anxiety, and related disorders. Select to find out more about National Stressed Øut Day.
]]>While it is not a complete “HMO style” policy needed by individuals with chronic health and medication issues, Consolidated Health Plan offers an affordable student policy with coverage for accidents, injuries, and illnesses that would allow students to seek health care off campus if needed.
No insurance is necessary to seek health care on campus as part of the paid campus Wellness Fee. Many health and health-related services are available throughout the year in the Center for Health and Well-Being located in the Suites on Maple East ground floor.
Learn more:
]]>While the administrative office will be open throughout the summer from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for administrative support, clinical care will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Clinical hours will be staffed by registered nurses as well as either nurse practitioners or a physician. All of the services provided throughout the school year will be available by coordination with the nursing staff.
Important summer points to keep in mind:
For emergency care when we are not open, go to Indiana Regional Medical Center’s emergency department or call 911 (9-911 if on campus). There is a blue emergency phone at the front of the Center for Health and Well-Being (Suites on Maple East) at the corner of Pratt and Maple.
]]>To register for the following programs, please e-mail adavis@iup.edu, or phone 724-357-3903.
Center for Health and Well-Being, Room G-60
Two Sessions:
January 28, 30; February 4, 6, 11, 13, 18
Are you new to physical fitness? Do you feel a bit uncomfortable with getting started in the fitness facilities on campus? Do you want the real "low-down" on what you need to do and stay physically fit? If this sounds like you, then join the Center for Health and Well-Being for a series of classes on beginning an exercise program. We will talk about and practice major components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, strength training, core body training, flexibility and body composition. This is a series of classes that will also help you establish your own personal challenge!
Center for Health and Well-Being, Room G18
January 28 through February 20—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:05–9:55 a.m.
Start your day with some hot tea and total body stretching. Flexibility is a core component of physical fitness, and anyone can become more flexible. Flexibili-Tea is a fun, easy and low intensity way to get your exercise program off to a great start.
Center for Health and Well-Being, Room G-18
January 29 to February 26 and March 12 to April 16—Thursdays, 4:45–6:00 p.m.
Tone your body and soothe your mind with yoga! You don't have to be able to touch your toes to get lots of benefits from this ancient form of relaxation and healing. We are offering this gentle class that will help you to feel stronger and more flexible as well as teach you healthy ways of dealing with stress. Come and find out how simple and enjoyable it is.
Center for Health and Well-Being, Room G18
January 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20; and March 13, 20, 21, 27, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.
What better way to get moving than through dance! If you have ever wanted to dance with a group or get moving through dance, this class is for you! Dance for Musical Theater is designed to accommodate beginning or intermediate dancers in all dance styles. We will be working toward putting together a dance that we can perform before an audience at the end of March.
Center for Health and Well-Being, Room G60
Registration not required for this program.
January 29 from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Do you have something to motivate you to get out and move? Do you want to set a goal and get help achieving that goal? Then "Personal Fitness Challenge" is for you! In this class we will talk about the value in establishing goals throughout the year that can motivate you to keep moving and stay healthy. We will talk about setting realistic fitness goals, establish a "personal fitness challenge," and then draft a plan to get you started. Continued support will be available for those involved in the program. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete their "personal fitness challenge." Come on, let's get you moving toward a personal fitness challenge!
Center for Health and Well-Being, G60
Registration not required for this program.
February 5 from 7:00–8:00 p.m.
There is no such thing as bad weather; only bad clothing. This is a famous and very true Russian proverb. If you want to enjoy the great outdoors all year long, you need to learn how to dress in order to stay comfortable from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F. We will discuss how to dress for the outdoors from head to toe. Come and join us for a night of outdoor haute couture!
]]>HARRISBURG – A surge of arctic air in Pennsylvania will bring hazardous wind chills that could lead to serious health problems, the Health Department warned yesterday.
Temperatures across Pennsylvania are expected to range from the single digits to minus 10 tomorrow, with wind chills forecasted to drop to 5 to 30 below zero.
“Taking preventive action can help you reduce the risk of hypothermia, which is a very real threat in extreme cold-weather conditions. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy and result in hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Hypothermia is particularly dangerous because it slows the functions of many vital organs, including the brain, and you may not realize it is happening.”
Stay alert for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, warm the victim up immediately and get medical help as soon as possible.
During periods of extreme cold, the Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends that you:
• Make outdoor trips as brief as possible.
• Dress warmly in several layers of loose-fitting clothing.
• Cover your mouth and face with a scarf or knit mask to protect your lungs from extremely cold air.
• Keep dry and change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.
• Avoid exertion as cold weather puts an extra strain on the heart.
• Eating a well-balanced meal will help you stay warmer. Do not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages when going outdoors as they cause your body to lose heat more rapidly.
• Watch for signs of frostbite. These consist of loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately. Frostbite can occur in as little as fifteen minutes in the right conditions.
• Remain in your vehicle if you become stranded. Keep warm by wrapping your entire body in extra clothing or blankets. Move your arms and legs while sitting to improve circulation and stay warmer.
To learn more about the Department of Health and its services, visit Pennsylvania Department of Health or call 1-877-PA HEALTH.
]]>The Counseling Center will be closed from December 15, 2008, through January 9, 2009, and resume regular hours beginning January 12, 2009. In case of emergency, please go to Indiana Regional Medical Center or call University Police at 724-357-2141 or dial 911.
The last day of Fall patient care for IUP students is Friday, December 12, 2008. No patient care is available after December 12 until the Spring semester resumes on January 12, 2009.
Students needing medical care during the semester break can present to the Indiana Regional Medical Center Emergency Department or to the physician of their choice. The two off-campus local walk-in clinics will be available throughout most of the semester break. The Indiana Walk-In Clinic is on South 5th Street at 724-463-1410, and the Walk-In Clinic is on Oakland Avenue near Rustic Lodge at 724-349-8660.
The administrative office is open throughout the semester break except for December 24 through January 2, when it is closed for the holidays.
]]>TB (Tuberculosis) test clinics will be held on the following dates and locations:
| Date | Time | Location | Reading* |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | January 22, 2009 (Thursday) |
| February 9, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | February 11, 2009 (Wednesday) |
| February 24, 2009 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | February 26, 2009 (Thursday) |
| March 10, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | March 12, 2009 (Thursday) |
| March 23, 2009 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Stouffer | March 25, 2009 (Wednesday) |
| April 6, 2009 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. | CHWB | April 8, 2009 (Wednesday) |
*Readings are done two days later at the same time and location as the clinic. If you do not get the test read within 48–72 hours, you will have to repeat the testing.
The CHWB (Center for Health and Well-Being) is located at the Suites on Maple East.
Free to any student who has paid Health Fee A if the testing is obtained during the clinics listed! Any student wishing to receive the test at other times may sign in at the health center as a walk-in and will be charged $15. (TB testing will not be done on Thursdays).
Health Fee B students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15.
For questions, call the Health Service at 724-357-2550 or e-mail health-inquiry@iup.edu.
]]>Students needing medical care during the semester break can present to the Indiana Regional Medical Center Emergency Department or to the physician of their choice. The two off-campus local walk-in clinics will be available throughout most of the semester break. The Indiana Walk-In Clinic is on South 5th Street at 724-463-1410, and the Walk-In Clinic is on Oakland Avenue near Rustic Lodge at 724-349-8660.
]]>Students needing medical care during the semester break can present to the Indiana Regional Medical Center Emergency Department or to the physician of their choice. The two off-campus local walk-in clinics will be available throughout most of the semester break. The Indiana Walk-In Clinic is on South 5th Street at 724-463-1410, and the Walk-In Clinic is on Oakland Avenue near Rustic Lodge at 724-349-8660.
The administrative office is open throughout the semester break except for December 24 through January 2, when it is closed for the holidays.
]]>If you were unable to get to the staff and faculty flu shot clinics, you may still have a few options. Staff and faculty can call the local Pennsylvania Department of Health office at 724-357-2995 and ask where they can still receive a flu shot.
A limited number of additional doses for students were ordered and will be available at the health service office in the Center for Health and Well-Being. Call the health service at 724-357-2550 to find out if there is still vaccine available for students on campus. It will be offered on a first-come, first-served, walk-in basis until it is gone.
Persons still interested in getting a flu shot can also check with their family doctor to find vaccine or can call a Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) office in their area.
Stay healthy!
]]>These free flu shots are also an opportunity to test our Points of Dispensing System (PODS) for mass distribution of medications to county residents during a pandemic flu outbreak or other emergency event.
As a part of this drill, the free flu shots will be given from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Blairsville, Indiana, and Marion Center high schools. Last year, the incidence of the flu was the highest in recent years for Indiana County.
Influenza is much more than a bad cold; it is a very serious disease. It is estimated that influenza causes more than 200,000 hospitalizations and 36,000 deaths each year. It’s also important to remember that the injectable vaccine is made from inactivated or killed viruses. This means that people cannot get the flu from the vaccine.
For more information, call the Institute for Healthy Living at 724-357-8088.
]]>Influenza (flu) vaccines will be available free to students starting October 20.
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East, Multipurpose Room
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East Multipurpose room.
Students are encouraged to attend the clinics in order to get their free flu shot. No appointment is necessary. Students must present IUP photo I-card.
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East, Multipurpose Room
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania Department of Health, 75 North 2nd Street
If you are unable to attend either of these staff and faculty clinics, you will need to contact the Department of Health local office after November 5 at 724-357-2995 to arrange a time to receive your flu vaccine.
Preregistration for staff and faculty was required through the IUP Human Resources Department benefits office. If you registered for a free flu vaccine, you should have received an e-mail from the Department of Health with a link to obtain your Commonwealth Employee Adult Influenza Vaccine Record form. You will need to print this form and take it with you when you go to receive your vaccine.
For more information about influenza season and staying healthy and whether or not to get a flu shot, visit the Health Service Hot Topics page.
]]>If you find you are sick with cold and upper respiratory symptoms such as cough, cold, and congestion, why not try our Self Care Center? You can get cough medicine, fever medicine, and decongestant without any wait and without any charges. You also get a registration form that says you were in the health center for care in case you need to show a professor that you have been sick. (Remember, we cannot provide any documentation of an illness if you were not seen at the health center during that illness.) We also hope you do not need to come to the busy health center just for “an excuse for class.” Talk to your professors about how you can make up missed work.
Avoid hanging out with friends who are sick. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and be sure to wash your hands a lot during cold and flu season. Take over the counter medicines for your symptoms and give your body a chance to get better. Get a flu shot later in October when they are available, get plenty of sleep, drink lots of liquids, take a daily vitamin, eat healthy, and stay healthy!
The Health Service Staff
]]>The simple answer is that while the health fee provides solely for the existance and operation of the Health Service, it also provides for the services of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs program, the Health AWAREness program, and all the services of the Counseling Center. Students have no additional charges at any of these offices when requesting their services. Fee A also covers local ambulance service from any location in the county with no out-of-pocket money due from the student or their family regardless of insurance. We also have free van transportation to medical appointments in the area during our office hours.
The health fee provides free flu shots to all students and free TB testing clinics throughout each semester. Free over-the-counter cough and cold medicine is available in the Health Service as well as band aids and first aid ointment, if needed.
The other major expense covered by the health and wellness fee is the provider visit charge itself. A student can visit as many times as needed during a semester without provider charges for each visit. While no student will ever need money at the time of their visit, there are however, additional charges applied for specific services and medicines at the Health Center, if a student requests certain services (click here to see more about IUP charges). (We can write a prescription and give a ride to the pharmacy if a student has a prescription card with a zero co-pay, and we can give rides to the hospital, emergency room, or doctor's office if a student has a zero co-pay with their off-campus health insurance needs. Let your student know this before they come to see us.)
Our nurse practitioners can perform examinations, order medicines, lab tests, and xrays, however most of these services require health insurance or a co-pay. We strongly recommend every student carry off-campus health insurance for care and services at off-campus locations.
We hope students stay healthy while at IUP, but if they need medical services, the Health Service is certainly available and willing to assist them.
]]>Tours and refreshments are available after the ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. in our new spaces located in the Suites on Maple West ground floor. Those seeking care can sign in after 1:00 p.m. or can present themselves to the Indiana Regional Medical Center’s emergency department.
]]>STUDENT Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held:
Monday, October 20
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East, Multipurpose Room
Friday, October 31
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East Multipurpose room.
Students are encouraged to attend the clinics in order to get their free flu shot. No appointment is necessary. Students must present IUP photo I-card.
The STAFF and FACULTY Flu Vaccination Clinics have been scheduled for the following days and times:
Wednesday November 5
9 a.m.–11 a.m.
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
IUP Center for Health and Well-Being, Suites on Maple East, Multipurpose Room
Wednesday November 12
9 a.m.–11 a.m.
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Pennsylvania Department of Health, 75 North 2nd Street
If you are unable to attend either of these staff and faculty clinics, you will need to contact the Department of Health local office after November 5 at 724-357-2995 to arrange a time to receive your flu vaccine.
Preregistration for staff and faculty was required through the IUP Human Resources Department benefits office. If you registered for a free flu vaccine, you should have received an e-mail from the Department of Health with a link to obtain your Commonwealth Employee Adult Influenza Vaccine Record form. You will need to print this form and take it with you when you go to receive your vaccine.
For more information about influenza season and staying healthy and whether or not to get a flu shot, visit our Hot Topics page.
]]>Patient care hours will be the same as last year (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) once classes start on August 25. The center will be closed for moving August 11 to 15 and will have limited hours August 18 to 22 (10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for patient care).
The office will be available by telephone throughout the move at 724-357-2550. Please see the links at the right for more information about fees, services, and policies, as well as e-mail contact information below.
]]>The cost is free to any student who has paid Health Fee A if the testing is obtained during the evening clinics. Health Fee B students are eligible to participate in the clinics for a fee of $15. Any student wishing to receive the test at other times will need to sign in at the health service as a walk-in and will be charged $15.
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (except for the Stouffer Clinic)
All testing requires two visits to the student health service. (Student must return in two days for results or the student will have to repeat the test process.)
TB testing cannot be done on Thursdays because of the return visit time.
]]>Any currently enrolled student desiring a meningitis immunization can come to the health center during regular hours and sign in to be seen as a walk-in patient. Meningitis shots will also be given at the health center on move-in Saturday at the beginning of the semester. A fee of $100 will be charged to the student account.
HPV vaccine is available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee of $140 will be charged to the student account for each injection.
Available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee will be charged to the student account.
Several different variations of hepatitis vaccine are available on a walk-in basis to currently enrolled students. A fee is charged to the student account.
Flu shots are normally available in the Fall semester.
This test is available during the summer to any currently enrolled student for a fee of $15. TB testing cannot be done on Thursdays.
Note: All TB testing requires two visits to the student health center. (The student must return in two days for results, or the student will have to repeat the test process.)
All schedules are subject to change with availability of vaccine.
]]>Based on students’ responses to a confidential questionnaire at the beginning of the program, Alcohol-Wise provides personalized information based on gender and drinking behavior. Alcohol-Wise is relevant to both students who drink and those who abstain from alcohol.
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Alcohol-Wise:
Students can access Alcohol-Wise using any computer with Internet and audio capabilities. If you are using a computer in a public space, you may wish to use earphones. All incoming students will receive a letter with more information in their orientation packets. Please access the Enrollment Instructions prior to beginning the course. You may want to print these instructions for assistance when accessing the course. Follow this link to access the Alcohol-Wise website.
Technical support is available by e-mail at info@3rdmilclassrooms.com and toll free, twenty-four hours a day at 888-810-7990.
We ask that you consider all the possibilities for accessing a computer. A friend or family member may be willing to let you use his or her computer for this purpose. Also, many local libraries have computers available with Internet access. If it is truly impossible to access a computer with necessary technical capabilities, you may receive an extension to complete Alcohol-Wise in the Fall semester in order to take the course on an IUP computer. If this is the case, please contact Ann Sesti at annsesti@iup.edu or call 724-357-1265.
Contact Alcohol-Wise’s twenty-four-hour technical support at 888-810-7990 to see if something can be done to optimize the performance of your computer. If technical support is not able to help you, the program can be completed at any computer lab at IUP once the student arrives on campus. If you have additional concerns, you may contact Ann Sesti at annsesti@iup.edu or call 724-357-1265.
IUP is pretty typical of most college campuses when it comes to alcohol use. Many students choose not to drink, and most students who do, make lower-risk choices. The information on Alcohol-Wise is really about helping people think through decisions related to alcohol use. On-line alcohol education is another strategy available for addressing the college’s ongoing goal of reducing high-risk drinking and decreasing negative consequences related to alcohol.
Preliminary research on Alcohol-Wise is promising. Research conducted with Alcohol-Wise and on one of the program’s components, e-CHUG, has shown encouraging results for college-retention rates, grade-point averages, and decreased weekly alcohol consumption (go to Alcohol-Wise for links to research articles).
Ann Sesti, Assistant Director
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
atod-oasis@iup.edu
724-357-1265
Alcohol-Wise
info@3rdmilclassrooms.com
888-810-7990