Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancers. Men can get breast cancer, too.

Breast cancer can start with no symptoms. Screening for breast cancer is important before you have symptoms. Screening can help doctors find and treast the cancer early. Earlier treatment is more likely to work.

What are the symptoms?
Awareness is the key! Learn what is normal for you, and see your doctor if:

• There is change in how the breast or nipple feels or looks.
• Lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm area.
• Nipple tenderness.
• Change in size or shape of breast.
• Nipple turned inward into the breast.
• Skin of the breast or nipple may be red, swollen, puckering.
• Fluid discharge from the nipple.

All women are at risk for breast cancer!

Make healthy lifestyle choices that may reduce your risk of breast cancer, such as maintain a healthy weight, exercise, limit alcohol intake and breastfeed if you can.

For more information, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877-go komen

Campus Center Clinic

The Campus Center Clinic is open for the Fall 2010 Semester. We are in the Campus Center every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Check http://health.iupui.edu/ for current room listings. It is a great opportunity for students to get FREE health screenings including height/weight, blood pressure, bmi/body fat, glucose and cholesterol.

And during the month of September we are giving away free fruit to students as part of National Fruit & Veggie Month. Don't miss out on your chance to reach your daily intake of fruits and vegetables!

Seven Tips for freshman success

Here are seven tips to help students survive their freshman year in college:

1. Don't skip classes. Be there on time. Once your grade point average goes down, it could be harder to recover.


2. Study. Make your classes a priority. Find your own little corner to hit the books. If your residence hall is too noisy, find a spot in the library.


3. Get involved in campus activities. Not only will it help you make new friends, it will make you feel like you are really a part of campus and IUPUI.


4. Make use of available resources. There are lots of places you can get help- Student Health Services, Student Life Departments, etc.


5. Don't be afraid to ask questions. That's why your teachers, advisers, Student Life staff, and friends are there.


6. Find a mentor. It is worthwhile to find a friend or faculty/staff member to help you navigate your first year.


7. Find a good balance. Create a happy medium for your study time and social activities. If you are going to overdo it one way, lean closer to your studies.

Partially taken from an article in the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal.

Welcome Students!

Welcome to IUPUI new and returning students! We hope you enjoyed your summer and are looking to have a great year at IUPUI. Student Health Services is here to help you succeed not only with your own personal health and wellness but as well as academically and socially.

You can contact Student Health Services by calling (317) 274-8214, stopping by our clinic in Coleman Hall Room 100, or visiting our website at http://health.iupui.edu.

Good luck with the start of a new and exciting year at IUPUI.

Wellness@IUPUI

The Wellness @ IUPUI Blog is sponsored by IUPUI Student Health Services. We are located in Coleman Hall on the IUPUI campus and we see all IUPUI students. If you would like to schedule an appointment or have questions, please feel free to visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu/ or send an email to nurse1@iupui.edu.

Student Health Services is dedicated to promoting health and wellness on campus by offering a number of presentations, events, and resources for students. The Wellness @ IUPUI Blog is one tool that will hopefully help students learn more about their own health and wellness.