Stress Management 101

Stop STRESSING Out!

We all have stress sometimes. What causes stress for you may not be stressful for someone else. Sometimes stress is helpful – it can encourage you to meet a deadline or get things done. But long-term stress can increase the risk of diseases like depression, heart disease and a variety of other problems. The best way to deal with stress is to learn various reduction techniques and to use the one the works best for you.

Have you been stressed out lately? Need to relax? Want a free chair massage or to make your own stress ball? Well, come to Stop STRESSING Out, part of the Wellness Wednesdays Program Series, on Wednesday Dec. 7th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Campus Center 148. Nancy Barton, a faculty member from the Physical Education Department, will be presenting on stress management and how to reduce your stress.

Free chair massages will be available at the Wellness Wednesday information table from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm . Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own stress ball at the evening program. 

For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. This program is sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life.


Can’t make it during the evening program but still want to reduce your stress? Feel free to attend STRESSBUSTERS from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in CE 409. Call 274-2824 to register or for more information.

Become a Peer Educator!

Are you an IUPUI student interested in health and wellness? Do want to be a part of a group that encourages and educates other students to live life well? Become a Peer Educator! Student Health Services is looking for interested students to become Peer Educators. All students no matter what their major or program are invited to join.


Peer Educators are students who serve as leaders and role models to fellow students regarding living responsibly and healthy lifestyles. Peer Educators assist with programming across campus to educate students about relevant issues that affect our campus community including sexual health, alcohol awareness, and nutrition and fitness. There are many great benefits to becoming a Peer Educator. Peer Educators receive training on various topics (sexual health, alcohol, stress management, etc.), programming experience, presentation skills, and leadership development.

A CALL OUT MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday Dec. 7th from 4:00 – 4:30 pm in Campus Center 213. Come learn more about this new exciting opportunity at IUPUI! Applications will be due towards the beginning of the Spring semester. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-WELL.

 

World Aids Day

World Aids Day is Thursday Dec. 1st!

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans living with HIV doesn’t know it? The CDC recommends everyone get tested for HIV/AIDS each year as a matter of routine health care. Know your status-get yourself tested!

Now is your opportunity to get tested and know your status for FREE. Student Health Services is sponsoring Free HIV/STD testing on the first Thursday of each month. The next testing will be on Thursday Dec. 1st from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Campus Center, CE 148.

Testing is free, safe and confidential. No appointment necessary. The testing is conducted by the Bellflower Clinic and the Damien Center. This will be the last testing date of the Fall 2011 semester.

For more information, please visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu/, email Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. You can also stop by Campus Center Student Health in Campus Center 213 for more information, to talk to the Wellness Educator, or to pick up your free Safe Sex Kits. Free testing is sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life.

Five Keys for Quitting

The Great American Smokeout is on Thursday November 17th and IUPUI is encouring everyone to give up smoking and tobacco for 24 hours. GASO events are co-sponsored by Student Health Services and the Student Wellness Coalition with help from H195 Principles and Applications of Lifestyle Wellness.

Do you need some tips? Read on to learn more!

Five Keys for Quitting

1. Get Ready
• Set a quit date.
• Change your environment.
• Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
• Don’t let people smoke in your home.
• Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.
• Once you quit, don’t smoke – NOT EVEN A PUFF!

2. Get Support and Encouragement
• Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help.
• Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit and want their support.
• Ask them not to smoke around you, and ask them to put their cigarettes out of sight.
• Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
• Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers. Call 1-800-227-2345 for information about programs in your area.

3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
• Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
• When you first try to quit, change your routine. For example, use a different route to work.
• Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
• Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
• Drink a lot of water and other fluids.

4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medications to help you quit smoking:
Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.

5. Be Prepared for a Relapse or Difficult Situations
Most relapses occur within the first three months after quitting. Don’t be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit for good. Here are some difficult situations to watch for:

• Alcohol – Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
• Other smokers – Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.
• Weight gain – Many smokers will gain weight when they quit, usually fewer than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don’t let weight gain distract you from your main goal – quitting smoking. Some quitsmoking medications may help delay weight gain.
• Bad mood or depression – There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking.

If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provider or call
the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Diabetes Awareness Month

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

Almost 24 million Americans have diabetes. Unfortunately, over 5 million people have diabetes and do not know it. Another 57 million have pre-diabetes. The people most at risk for type 2 diabetes are over 45, overweight, sedentary, and have a family history of diabetes. Anyone with these characteristics should see a doctor every three years to be tested for diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the way the body uses food. It causes blood glucose levels (blood sugar) to be too high.


Are you at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes? Learn more at http://www.diabetes.org/ or attend the Wellness Wednesdays Program The ABC's of Diabetes on Wednesday Nov. 2nd from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Campus Center Room 148. A Registered Dietician will present and free glucose testing will also be offered.


Questions? Contact the Wellness Educator at 317-274-WELL

Depression Screening Day

Feeling sad, overwhelmed, trapped, and not up to the challenge of classes, work, and family responsibilities?

You could be experiencing symptoms of depression. 

CAPS is sponsoring a Depression Screening Day on Monday October 31st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Campus Center 148 in conjunction with the National Depression Screening Day.

Come visit them, fill out a brief questionnaire and discuss your results with a CAPS Counselor.

You can also complete the questionnaire online and bring your results in to go over them with a CAPS counselor. All IUPUI students are welcome to attend!

 

Questions?

IUPUI Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

719 Indiana Avenue, Suite 220

(317) 274-2548

http://life.iupui.edu/caps/

Petition in Support of an IUPUI Health & Wellness Center

Do you want a central location for a fitness center, campus recreation, student health services, and counseling and psychological services? Well, sign the petition!!

Petition in Support of an IUPUI Health & Wellness Center • Bursar Optional Check-Off Petition – Provided by IUSA & SAO

BYOB: Alcohol 101

BYOB: Alcohol 101

• Did you know that women absorb alcohol into the bloodstream faster and metabolize it slower than men?
• Did you also know that one drink is considered one 12 oz beer, one 1.5 oz shot of 80 proof liquor or a 4-5 oz glass of wine?

Want to learn more about alcohol and its effects? Did you realize that your blood alcohol level continues to rise even after you’ve stopped drinking?



Come learn how to survive the college drinking scene at BYOB: Alcohol 101 on Wednesday Oct. 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Campus Center 148. This program is part of the Wellness Wednesdays Program Series. For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL. This program is sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life.

5 Breast Cancer Myths

(the following article is take from ICON)

Top 5 Breast Cancer Myths
The American Cancer Society reports taht breast cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most comon type of cancer diagnosis among women in the United States. Once armed with the facts, you can reduce your cancer risk almost 70 percent just by practicing a healthy lifestyle.

Myth #1: Most breast cancer is hereditary.
"Approximately 10 percent of breast cancers are considered hereditary in nature. Most breast cancers are not inherited but are considered random or sporadic."

Myth #2: I'm too young to worry about breast cancer.
"The risk for breast cancer does increase with age. However, a personal history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer, a close family history, or evidence of a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation increases a woman's risk for developing the disease at a younger age." 

Myth #3: If I have a lump, it's cancer.
"Early breast cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. Most often, a lump or thickening in the area near the breast or under the arm is not due to cancer. Another health problem could be the cause."

Myth #4: A nutritious diet prevents breast cancer.
"Breast cancer may not be prevented completely, but a low-fat, plant-based diet can certainly help to reduce your risk. For optimal health, everyone should follow a healthy diet and exercise program and maintain a healthy BMI (Body Mass Index). Early detection is still the best method for preventing serious breast cancer complications."

Myth #5: Only woman get breast cancer.
"Breast cancer also develops in men. Each year, about 2,000 men in this country learn they have breast cancer."

Healthy Tools: Know Your Risks
If you have a personal or family history of breast and ovarian cancer, you may be at higher herediatry risk than the average woman. The following are considered "high risk" red flags:

• Breast Cancer before age 50
• Ovarian cancer at any age
• Male breast cancer at any age
• Bilateral breast cancer
• Both breast and ovarian cancer
• Relative with a BRCA mutation
• Ashkenazi/Easter Europe Jewish decent

Article taken from "ICON" For complete article visit http://www.myicon.info/

YOGA WORKSHOP

YOGA: A Tool for Stress Reduction

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

10:30-11:45

Campus Center

CE405

JOIN Chuck Crosby, IUPUI Lunch time Yoga instructor and Nancy Barton, lecturer of H180 Stress Management and Prevention in the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management for an experiential discussion of the benefits of a yoga practice on reducing stress.

Sponsored by the Student Wellness Coalition

October Issue of Student Health 101

October’s Student Health 101 is now ready!


So why should you spend 10 minutes reading Student Health 101, the online health and wellness magazine just for IUPUI students?


First, you can enter to win October's $1,000 cash prize just for reading IUPUI's health and wellness magazine, online at http://readsh101.com/iupui.html.


Plus, there are some great articles in October's issue:


Finding the Right Weight for You…and How to Get There


Learn how to determine it and how to get there.


When Casual Sex Turns Serious


Find out how to handle the ins and outs of casual relationships.


Time Management: Living Hour to Hour


Great tips to help you tackle all you need to get done without stressing.


Evaluate Your Emotional and Mental Health


Discover the secrets to being a happier, more positive person.


UCookbook: Healthy, Satisfying Snacks and FitnessU: Building Quick-Twitch Muscles


And enter to win $1,000!

Campus Citizen: NEWS: Campus Center Opens New Student Health Clini...

Campus Citizen: NEWS: Campus Center Opens New Student Health Clini...: by Stefany Boleyn The new Campus Center Student Health clinic launched with the start of this semester, and “students love that we’re fin...

October’s Student Health 101 is now ready!

So why should you spend 10 minutes reading Student Health 101, the online health and wellness magazine just for IUPUI students?

First, you can enter to win October's $1,000 cash prize just for reading IUPUI's health and wellness magazine, online at http://readsh101.com/iupui.html.

Plus, there are some great articles in October's issue:

Finding the Right Weight for You…and How to Get There
Learn how to determine it and how to get there.

When Casual Sex Turns Serious
Find out how to handle the ins and outs of casual relationships.

Time Management: Living How to Hour
Great tips to help you tackle all you need to get done without stressing.

Evaluate Your Emotional and Mental Health
Discover the secrets to being a happier, more positive person.
UCookbook: Healthy, Satisfying Snacks and FitnessU: Building Quick-Twitch Muscles
And don't miss these great stories from the September issue:

Studying: Have the Rules Changed?
Start Your School Year Off Right
College Without the Mess
Get Ready to Take on the World

Start reading today - and be sure to enter to win $1,000!

Quit Day!

Are you looking to quit smoking or using tobacco?

Well, come to our QUIT DAY table in the Campus Center on Wednesday 9/28 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Students can pick up their FREE Quit Kit and tons of other resources to help you or a friend quit smoking.

For more information, please contact the Wellness Educator at (317) 274-WELL or email wernere@iupui.edu

Wellness Wednesday Program

Get Off the Couch & Get Movin'
Wednesday Sept. 21st
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Campus Center 148

Are you looking to start working out again? Need encouragement or fitness tips? Want a free "get fit" goody bag & fitness journal? Come to our Wellness Wednesday Program where Rachel Swinford from INShape IUPUI will be presenting.

Why is physical activity important?

• Increases your chances of living longer
• feel better about yourself
• decrease your chances of becoming depressed
• sleep well at night
• move around more easily
• have stronger muscles and bones
• stay at or get to a healthy weight
• be with friends or meet new people
• enjoy yourself and have fun

When you are not physically active, you are more likely to:

• get heart disease
• get type 2 diabetes
• have high blood pressure
• have high blood cholesterol
• have a stroke

For more information, contact Emily Werner at 317-274-WELL or email wernere@iupui.edu

Events This Week

Check out the various wellness events going on around campus this week.

Free Wellness Screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat/bmi, and more)
Monday through Thursday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Campus Center 213

2 Minutes to Change Your Life (Part of Wellness Wednesdays Program Series)
Sexual Assault 101: Katie O'Bryan (IN Committee Against Sexual Assault)
Wednesday Aug. 31st
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Campus Center 148

Information Table
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Campus Center

Campus Center Open House
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Campus Center-various offices

Free HIV/STD Testing
Confidential testing conducted by Bellflower Clinic & The Damien Center
Thursday Sept. 1st
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Campus Center 148

Opening Soon!

The new satellite clinic-Campus Center Student Health-will open on Monday Aug. 22nd. Campus Center Student Health is located in Suite 213. We are located on the second floor right next to the JagTag office and where the Post Office used to be.

We will be open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Beginning Monday Aug. 22nd, we will be offering students free wellness screenings. Screenings include height/weight, blood pressure, body fat/bmi, cholesterol and glucose.

Stop by to see our new clinic and to say hello! We may even have some free goodies to giveaway.

Get Back on Your Bike

Get Back on Your Bike!!

IUPUI HRA Work/Life is partnering with Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI) to bring a new bicycling wellness program to campus staff, faculty and students.

Registration costs $22.95 and includes:
 Safety Check 
 Bicycle Computer (a $24.99 value)
 Program Diary
 Access to online educational materials
 Two learning sessions
 Thursday Wellness Group rides

1. Sign up and pay registration fee, by August 12th, at http://bgiwellness.com/about/home-pg1104.htm
2. Attend our Kickoff event Friday, August 19th, from 7:30am -5:30 pm in Taylor Hall Courtyard
3. Ride 150 miles anywhere you want!
4. Attend two learning sessions (optional)

Questions? Contact Maggie Stimming at mstimmin@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-5466

Student Health 101

Student Health 101 is an online magazine that focuses on health and wellness topics especially for college students. Student Health 101 is free for all students, staff, faculty and parents. It is sponsored by Student Health Services, a department within the Division of Student Life.

Student Health 101 is published monthly and is your chance to learn more about staying healthy and living a well-balanced life. Every issue is full of great information including eating right, working out, and much more.

Check out the June issue by visiting http://readsh101.com/iupui.html

For new and incoming students, check out our Orientation Issue at http://readsh101.com/go2iupui.html

Our special Orientation Issue includes the articles: 5 Rules for Healthy Eating, How to Make Your Money Last, What Professors Really Expect From You, and Find the Workout That's Right for You.

+Enter to Win $1,000!!

National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is coming up on Monday June 27th. Now is the time for you to learn your sexual health status. Visit http://www.hivtest.org/ to find an HIV testing site in your area.

Take the Test, Take Control!

It is recommended that sexually active men and women get tested for HIV every year. If you have had sex with someone whose history of sex partners and/or drug use is unknown to you or if you or your partner has had many sex partners, then you have more of a chance of being infected with HIV. Both you and your new partner should get tested for HIV, and learn the results, before having sex for the first time.

The best way to avoid getting HIV and other STDs is to practice safe sex. Always use a condom when having any form of sexual activity and know your sexual health status as well as your partner's sexual status!


Learn more about NHTD and HIV/AIDS at http://www.aids.gov/. Join the discussion #NHTD.

More Matters!

It is recommended that adults try to fill at least half their plate with fruits and vegetables. For women and men, that is 2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruits each day. Increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables may be difficult but eating MORE Fruits and Veggies can help keep you healthy.

Check out choosemyplate.gov to learn more!

Remember these tips in trying to add more fruits and veggies:

1. Think variety and color in planning your meals and snacks. Eating fruits and veggies in a variety of colors-red, dark green, yellow, blue, purple, white, and orange-provides a range of healthy choices for good nutrition.

2. Consider all forms of fruits and vegetables-fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice. With all these options, it's easier than ever to find ways to include more fruits and veggies in your day.


Want to learn more? Check out the Top Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Veggies http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/?page_id=1477

Water Required!

Do you know the importance of drinking water?

WATER is an important part of life and living healthy. It is an essential nutrient and water deprivation kills faster than the lack of any other nutrient. Individuals who drink WATER are more likely to have a lower calorie intake and have a healthier diet pattern including fruit, vegetables and low-fat milk. Water also helps the body function properly by maintaining muscle tone and lubricating joints, helping to reduce muscle fatigue and soreness during exercise.

Tips to Increase Water Intake: Drink a glass of water with each meal and between meals.


 Hydrate before, during and after exercise.


 Eat more fruits and vegetables.


 Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks.


 Add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor.


 Have a water bottle handy


*If you drink water from a reusable bottle, thoroughly clean or replace the bottle often.


Follow the 8X8 rule:

Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day!

Be Heart Wise

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month 

• 1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure, yet about 21 % don't even know they have it
• about 76.4 million people aged 20 and older have high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is a widely misunderstood medical condition. Some people think that those with hypertension are tense, nervous or hyperactive, but hypertension has nothing to do with personality traits. The truth is, you can be a calm, relaxed person and still have HBP.

High Blood Pressure is important because it can lead to damage of the arteries and heart due to the higher workload on them. This can result in a stroke, heart attack, or heart failure.

In most cases, the cause for High Blood Pressure is unknown. However, there are several factors that can increase your likely hood of getting High Blood Pressure. They include family history, advancing in age, gender, lack of physical activity, poor diet, overweight and obesity, and drinking to much alcohol.

Many college students are making poor choices when it comes to diet (foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt) and exercise (not getting enough or any at all) which can ultimately lead to an increase risk of high blood pressure and greater risk of heart disease. College should be a time to learn and acquire healthy habits that will help you live a great and satisfying life.

What should you be doing now to help maintain good heart health and blood pressure?

1. Know your blood pressure numbers. An ideal blood pressure is anything below 120/80.



2. Evaluate your eating habits. Try maintaining a food log for a couple days to see what you actually eat as it pertains to your intake of fat, salt, sugar, calories and cholesterol.

• Aim to eat a diet that's rich in: Fruits, Vegetables, Whole-grains, Fat-free dairy products, Beans, Skinless poultry and lean meats, Fish, especially fatty fish contain omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon, trout and herring
• And low in: Saturated and trans fats, Sodium
• And limit: Added sugars

3. Evaluate your exercise and activity level. Do you get at least 30 minutes a day or most days during the week?



Check out your HBP knowledge with a quiz on High Blood Pressure. Go to:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/Test-Your-Blood-Pressure-IQ_UCM_303313_Article.jsp

Better Sleep

As you are well aware, sleep is an important element of your overall health and well-being.  Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and many college students don’t even come close.  A lack of sleep can lead to poor performance in classes and at work. Insufficient sleep can also affect your mood resulting in irritability and is linked to troubled relationships. 

Here are a few things to try to improve your night’s sleep.

• Try to stick with a sleep schedule where you go to sleep up and wake up at the same time each day.
• Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, which can take up to 8 hours to fully wear off.
• Try to relax and unwind before bed. Stress and anxiety are a major factor contributing to lack of sleep.
• Try to identify a few different stress management techniques that help you such as reading, listening to music or meditating.

Good luck and sweet dreams.

Melanoma Monday

“Skin cancer including melanoma is the most common of all types of skin cancer and accounts for at least half of all cancers” (ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2009).  Skin cancers are typically caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun but also other sources of UV light including tanning beds, tanning lamps, and sun lamps. “Melanoma is also one of the most common cancers in people younger than 30” (ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2009).  Melanoma Monday is held nationally every year to promote skin checks for skin cancer.

Melanoma Monday will be on May 2nd from 7:00 am to 9:30 am.

 Appointments are required.

All ages are welcome.

Please contact (317) 944-7744 to schedule your appointment or for information. 

Screenings will be done at the following locations:

Coleman Hall

Wishard/Regenstrief Dermatology Clinic

IU Dermatology Clinic

It is important to make skin care a top priority. There are a number of steps you can take to prevent skin cancer.  Limit exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Remember the saying “Slip. Slop. Slap…and Wrap.”  You can start protecting your skin and slip on a shirt. Clothing is beginning to be more lightweight and comfortable and can even protect against UV exposure. These clothes are usually labeled with the identification of ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). If you are in the sun, always slop on sun screen. The American Cancer Society recommends you applying sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes prior to going outside and reapplying every 2 hours.  Remember to be generous when you apply the sunscreen. Finally, slap on a hat for extra protection and wrap on a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Student Health & Wellness Fair

Spring is here and it is time to get a FRESH start on your health and wellness! Join us at the

IUPUI Student Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday April 14th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Campus Center Atrium and CE 148.

FREE Screenings provided include:

• Dental Exams
• Vision Tests
• Skin Checks
• Cholesterol
• Glucose
• Blood Pressure
• Height/Weight
• Body Fat/BMI
• STD/HIV Testing
• Lung Functioning Tests
• Stress Testing
• Spinal Alignment
• Massages

There will also be a Raw Food Demonstration beginning at 12:00 pm where Audrey Barron will make Green Smoothies from local and organic kale, fruits and veggies. Don't miss out on the free samples. This event is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

Other health and wellness topics covered include:

• Fitness
• Nutrition
• Sexual Health
• Oral Health
• Skin Cancer Prevention
• Smoking Cessation
• Student Wellness
• Vision

KICK BUTTS DAY

KICK BUTTS DAY is being held on April 2nd!! This is your opportunity to finally quit smoking like you've always wanted. Need help or resources? Well, visit the Student Health Services information table in the Campus Center on Wednesday April 6th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.

Visit http://health.iupui.edu for more resources on smoking cessation and other health education materials.

Free HIV/STD Testing

Let's Go All The Way Tonight...and take care of your sexual health. We are offering FREE HIV/STD testing on Wednesday March 30th beginning at 5:00 pm in CE 148. This event is sponsored by Student Health Services along with The Damien Center. The HIV test is a Rapid Test with results within 20 minutes. The testing is safe and confidential.  There will also be a short and entertaining presentation regarding Safe Sex.

Sex in the Dark

I will be giving a presentation on Safe Sex and Sexual Habits on Tuesday March 29th to the Freshmen of Ball Residence Hall. It's called Sex in the Dark and it will cover topics that people are too shy to talk about. What questions do you have regarding sex and your sexual health??

Stress Testing

The Stress Testing scheduled for Wednesday March 23rd is canceled. We are currently getting it rescheduled for March 30th  with more information to come shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Caregiver Support Group

Are you the primary caregiver for someone who is ill, elderly, or needs ongoing help? Are you making decisions for or emotionally supporting someone whoe doesn't live with you? Are you interested in connecting with others like you on campus and providing mutual support?


Please join us for the inaugural IUPUI Caregiver Support Group meeting from 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm on Friday, March 25th in Cavanaugh Hall 323A. For more information, contact Jane Alexander (janealex@iupui.edu).

Breastfeeding 101 Workshop

Breastfeeding is benefitial not only to infants but also their mothers. If you think that breastfeeding might be an option you'd like to consider in the future, plan to attend the Work/Life-sponsored workshop from 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm on Tuesday March 22nd in room UC 115 in Taylor Hall. Crystal Gold, a certified lactation counselor will be the guest speaker. She will talk about things to think about when you're considering breastfeeding, how-tos, pumping equipment and more.


If you want to continue to breastfeed once you return to campus, let Maggie Stimming (mstimmin@iupui.edu) know and she'll provide information about where spaces are located, how to access, etc.

IUPUI Walking Challenge

The IUPUI Work/Life Walking Challenge is back. Put together & register your team by 5:00 pm on April 4th. Find the entry form and other important information at http://www.hra.iupui.edu/worklife. Then record your steps from Saturday April 9th, 6:00 am until Saturday April 30th, 5:59 am (a full three weeks!)


Doing the walking challenge will give you:

• A healthier you


• Pride in making a comitmnet and sticking to it for three weeks (to form a new habit)


• A chance to enjoy the outdoors and the spring weather


• The fun you'll have challenging others in your department or on campus


• A certificate that you can proudly frame and put on your wall

The IUPUI Walking Callnege Kick-Off Event will be Friday April 8th at 12 pm in Lecture Hall 100. Special guest speaker will be Avis Frieson, a member of the IUPUI staff who has lost a considerable about of weight. There will also be free pedometers and other goodies!

Stress Testing

Are you interested in learning how stressed you actually are? Well, Student Health Services is offering students the opportunity to get a free stress test done. It is a quick and easy thermal scan that reads the tension and stress in your muscles. It will take place during the Campus Center Clinic on Wednesday March 23rd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in CE 148. For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu.

Let's Go All the Way Tonight...

It's your opportunity to "go all the way tonight" and get tested. We are offering FREE HIV & STD Testing on Wednesday March 30th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in CE 148. There will also be a fun presentation on Safe Sex! This event is sponsored by Student Health Services and The Damien Center. For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu

Safe Spring Break

Spring Break is only weeks away and it is never a better time to learn how to be safe. It is also an opportunity to pick up your FREE Safe Spring Break Bag as well as FREE condoms/lube.

Come attend the Safe Spring Break Presentation on Tuesday March 8th starting at 7:00 pm in the Walker Conference Room. Topics covered will include Sex and Alcohol including How to Use a Condom and Alcohol Safe Drinking Tips. Your very own Wellness Educator will be presenting and handing away free goodies.

This program is planned and co-sponsored by Resident Assistants.

Campus Center Clinic

The Campus Center Clinic is an opportunity for students to receive FREE health screenings and information. Screenings offered includes total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body fat/bmi, height and weight. We also offer pregnancy tests, vision, first aid, and various educational materials. We are located in CE 148.

The schedule for the remainder of the Spring Semester is:

Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Please visit health.iupui.edu or call 317-274-8214 for more information.

PingMyHealth - Health Assessment

Want to learn more about your health and wellness?

Don't have much time?

Well, take a free online health assessment offered by PingMyHealth for IUPUI Students. It takes about 5 minutes and it is anonymous. You get instant feedback and no personal information is sent to anyone.

Visit http://www.pingmyhealth.org to take the survey.

Sexual Responsibility Week

The week of Feb. 14th through Feb. 18th is National Sexual Responsibility Week. Do you know your Sexual Status? Are you aware of your sexual health and how to protect it? Well, Student Health Services can help you out with the following events:

Safe Sex Kits
Wednesday Feb. 16th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
CE 2nd Floor Information Table

What's Your Sexual Status?
Free HIV/STD Testing
Thursday Feb. 17th
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
CE 148

For more information, please contact Student Health Services at (317) 274-8214 or health.iupui.edu.