Become a Peer Educator!

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you interested in health and wellness?


The Health and Wellness Promotion Committee through the Division of Student Life is searching for dedicated students to become Peer Educators. Peer Educators are students that serve as leaders and role models to fellow students regarding making responsible and healthy lifestyle choices. Peer Educators assist with programming and outreach to educate students about relevant issues related to health and wellness that affect our campus community. Relevant topics include alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention, nutrition, physical activity, safer sex and sexual health, and much more!


Some benefits of becoming a Peer Educator include getting involved on campus while helping others and improving the IUPUI community. Peer Educators receive training, leadership development, and become nationally certified as Peer Educators.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-9355. Applications are currently being accepted.

Stress Busters Week

Are you stressed out!?!

Need help to get through finals?

Join us during the first week of December for Stress Busters Week! The Student Wellness Coalition, Campus Recreation, Student Health, and the Health and Wellness Promotion Committee will offer various activities during the week. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Liz Cohen at elacohen@iupui.edu or call 274-2284.

STRESS BUSTERS WEEK!!

Tuesday Dec. 4th
Managing Test Anxiety
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Campus Center 268

Yoga
Free intro session of yoga

1:00-2:00 pm

Campus Center 031

                                                    

Pajama Party

Wear your pajamas - it’s a party!!

5:00 – 6:00 pm

Ball Hall

Snacks and giveaways provided!!!

Wednesday Dec. 5th

Free Chair Massages!

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Campus Center 1st floor

Group Fitness

Let’s get our exercise on!!

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Campus Center 031

Thursday Dec. 6th

Stress Free Finals?!?

Learn stress reducing strategies

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Campus Center 031

Turbo Kick

Come kick stress’s butt!!

3:00 – 4:00 pm

Campus Center Atrium

Check out the IUPUI Student Health Facebook page for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iupui-Student-Health/350018577619?ref=hl#!/events/449808278410203/

Break the Silence

The best way to prevent sexual assault is to become educated about bystander empowerment and bystander intervention. We are all part of a community at IUPUI.

We are holding a presentation on Thursday Nov. 15th from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Campus Center 307. All are welcome. Both men and women are encouraged to atttend to this presentation.

Blow Bubbles, Not Smoke

Are you ready to quit smoking! IUPUI is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday November 15th by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life-one that can lead to reducing cancer and other health risks. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet more than 46 million Americans still smoke.

Need help or advice on how to quit smoking for good? There will be various events during the week of Nov. 12th including Great American Smokeout informational tables in the Campus Center on Tuesday (11am-1pm), Wednesday (11am-1pm), and Thursday (11am-3pm). Pick up your free quit kit at either an informational table. Also look out for students Blowing Bubbles, Not Smoke on Thursday for neat giveaways.

For more information, please email Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-WELL. Want to learn more about GASO events or Wellness on Campus? Visit http://iupuiwellness.blogspot.com. GASO events are co-sponsored by Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life, and The Student Wellness Coalition. 

Free HIV/STD Testing

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!


Did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active young people will get an STD by the age of 25? The good news-all are treatable and many are curable. But you need to know your status so 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. Next one will be on Thursday Nov. 1st. Testing will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 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. Tests offered include a HIV and Syphilis blood draw, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and a rapid HIV test (oral swab). Testing dates during the Fall 2012 semester are Sept. 6th, Oct. 4th, Nov. 1st, and Dec. 6th.

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.

Don't be tricked, make SMART CHOICES!

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is
October 22nd to October 26th.

Come participate in the following activities and learn how to make smart choices when it comes to alcohol and drinking. These activities are sponsored by the Division of Student Life and the Health and Wellness Promotion Committee. For more information, email wernere@iupui.edu or
call 317-274-WELL.

DRUNK GOGGLES!
Tuesday October 23rd
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Campus Center 1st Floor
Get an eye-opening experience when the IUPUI Police make you walk the line while wearing goggles that simulate being under the influence of alcohol.

ALCOHOL MYTH v. FACT
Wednesday October 24th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Campus Center 2nd Floor
Learn the hard truth about all things related to alcohol and drinking by
participating in the game Alcohol: Myth versus Fact.

POUR A STANDARD DRINK!
Thursday October 25th
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Campus Center 1st Floor
Do you know what is considered a standard alcoholic drink?
Come pour one and find out!

Enjoy Alcohol-Free Events on Campus
There are a lot of things to do on campus that does not include alcohol. Join your fellow students and have a great Halloween!

Drag Show
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life
Wednesday October 24th
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Campus Apartments Tent

Halloween Social
Sponsored by ARC, SAPB & SOAR
Thursday October 25th
8:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Campus Apartments Tent

Carniball
Hosted by RHA
Friday October 26th
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Campus Apartments

#makeSMARTCHOICES

Free Testing

Student Health Services is offering Free HIV/STD testing this Thursday, October 4th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in Campus Center, CE 148. Now is your opportunity to get tested and know your status for FREE.


Testing is free, safe, and confidential. Tests include syphilis, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea.

Please call 317-274-9355 if you have any questions.

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is a serious public health problem that has shattered the lives of millions of people, families, and communities nationwide.

 

Facts about Suicide:

 

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than twice as many lives each year as homicides.

 

More than 8 million adults reported having serious suicidal thoughts in the past year, 2.5 million people reported making a suicide plan in the past year, and 1.1 million reported a suicide attempt in the past year.

 

 

 

How You Can Play a Role in Preventing Suicide WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS Everyone can play a role in preventing suicide by being aware of the warning signs of suicidal behaviors:

• Talking about wanting to die; feeling hopeless, trapped, or in unbearable pain; being a burden to others;
• Looking for a way to kill oneself;
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs; 
• Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless; 
• Sleeping too little or too much;
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated; 
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge; and 
• Displaying extreme mood swings.

WHAT YOU CAN DO If you believe someone is at risk of suicide: 

• Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves. (This will not put the idea into their heads, or make it more likely that they will attempt suicide.); 
• Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255); 
• Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional; 
• Remove any objects that could be used in a suicide attempt; and 
• If possible, do not leave the person alone.

RESOURCES For additional information about the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, visit: http://www.samhsa.gov/nssp http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Free HIV/STD Testing

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!

Did you know that 1 in 2 sexually active young people will get an STD by the age of 25? The good news-all are treatable and many are curable. But you need to know your status so 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 beginning on Thursday Sept. 6th. Testing will be from 11:00 am to 2:00 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. Tests offered include a HIV and Syphilis blood draw, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and a rapid HIV test (oral swab). Testing dates during the Fall 2012 semester are Sept. 6th, Oct. 4th, Nov. 1st, and Dec. 6th.

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.

The Nurse Practitioner is in!

Are you feeling sick? Need a physical exam? Interested in birth control?

Campus Center Student Health is here to help. We have a Nurse Practitioner available who can take care of most acute illnesses and injuries. We are located in the Campus Center on the 2nd floor in CE 213.

Monday through Thursday

11:00 am to 4:00 pm

*last appointment is at 3:00 pm

Want to make an appointment? Call (317) 274-2274

Quit Day

Do you want to quit smoking? Do you need suggestions on how to quit smoking or quit chewing tobacco?  Want to help a family member or friend quit? Need a list of smoking cessation resources?

All of this information can be picked up at the Quit Day information tables. Quit Day Tables are held from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Campus Center on the last Wednesday of each month beginning this Wednesday August 29^th.

Students will have an opportunity to pick up their free quit kit as well as learn about other smoking cessation resources offered by Student Health Services. For more information, please visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu or call 317-274-WELL.

Quit Days are sponsored by Student Health Services, part of the Division of Student Life.



IUPUI is a tobacco-free campus.
Thank you for respecting our policy.
Please visit http://smokefree.iupui.edu for more information.



JagPerks Fair

Come check out the Student Health Services table at the JagPerks Fair on Wednesday August 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Taylor Courtyard. We will be giving out some freebies and great information regarding your health and wellness!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back Students.

It is the beginning of a new academic year. And a perfect time to get a free wellness screening done at Campus Center Student Health in CE 213. Screenings include height/weight, blood pressure, bmi, cholesterol and glucose levels. Fasting at least 10 hours is required prior to the test. Screenings are held Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call (317) 274-WELL for more information.

Are you sick? Don't want to miss any classes? Visit the Nurse Practitioner in Campus Center Student Health to start feeling better. We also do physical examinations and women's health examinations. The office visit fee is only $29 ($0 for those with Aetna Insurance). Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call (317) 274-2274 to make an appointment.

Need to get immunizations or a TB test? Visit the Coleman Hall Clinic at 1140 West Michigan Street in room 100. Call (317) 274-8214 for more information or to make an appointment.

Want more information about Student Health Services? Visit http://health.iupui.edu or talk to the Wellness Educator at (317) 274-WELL.

Legacy of Health: Features: Spring 2012: IUPUI Magazine: IUPUI Magazine: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Check out this article about a great resource near campus that also offers low cost services.

Legacy of Health: Features: Spring 2012: IUPUI Magazine: IUPUI Magazine: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Sexual Health

Test your sexual health knowledge with Fact or Fiction!

http://ow.ly/cahi6


There are SO many myths out there about preventing pregnancy. These videos set the record straight!

Do you have more questions about sexual health or safe sex, please contact the Wellness Educator at IUPUI Student Health Services. 317-274-WELL.

Health & Wellness Fair

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the IUPUI Health & Wellness Fair!

Mark your calendars for the IUPUI Health and Wellness Fair taking place on Thursday April 19^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Taylor Courtyard and Taylor Hall Room 104.

There will be tons of free health screenings including dental exams performed by the IU Dental School and vision tests offered by IU School of Optometry. There will also be free cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and body fat/bmi screenings. Free rapid HIV testing will also be available along with spinal alignment tests and free massages.

A Green Smoothie Demonstration will take place beginning at 11:00 am consisting of making smoothies from local and organic kale and other fruits and veggies. Don’t miss out on the free samples! The Green Smoothie Demonstration is co-sponsored by SWELL and Whole Foods Market.

There will also be free fitness demonstrations including Fitness Fusion at 12:00 pm and Zumba at 1:00 pm. These fitness demonstrations are co-sponsored by PETM.

Other activities include volleyball provided by Campus Recreation and a Rock Climbing Wall provided by Army ROTC.

There will be tons of information and resources on various health and wellness including nutrition, fitness, mental and sexual health.

Goody bags to attendees and giveaways awarded throughout the fair. Some giveaways include Pacer Tickets, T-shirts, a $25 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market, and much more!

For more information, please contact Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu or call (317) 274-WELL.

National Sleep Awareness Week

March 5th through March11th is National Sleep Awareness Week

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.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby is on Wednesday Feb. 8th beginning at 6:00 pm in Campus Center (CE) 307.

Come learn how to have safe sex! Pick up your FREE safe sex kits and other goodies.

Top tips on how to have safe sex:

1. ALWAYS wear a condom.
2. Protect yourself during all forms of sexual activity.
3. Get yourself tested!
4. Ask your partner to get tested.
5. Don't mix alcohol and drugs with sex.
6. Communicate with your partner about what you expect for your relationship.

Questions? Please contact the Wellness Educator at 317.274.WELL or email wernere@iupui.edu.

SUPER BOWL XLVI

If you are living under or rock, you may not know that Super Bowl XLVI is taking place in Indianapolis on the Sunday February 5th. But the "SUPER" Party starts much earlier. Many activities including the Super Bowl Village and the NFL Experience kicks of this weekend - on Friday January 26th.

But did you also know that the Super Bowl, like other large sporting events, can be dangerous. There is important information you should know about the Super Bowl before you head downtown to keep yourself and your friends safe!

• Alcohol related arrests increase during the Super Bowl.
• A large number of alcohol related car crashes and fatalities usually happen during Super Bowl weekend.
• "The Super Bowl is one of the biggest human trafficking events in the United States." (TX Attorney General)
• The risk for sexual assault is greater during large sporting events.

So what should you do to STAY SAFE?

• Go with a group of friends AND return with a group of friends.
• Let people know where you may be going if you are traveling alone.
• Leave valuables at home. (Large events are key places for pickpocketing)
• Leave large amounts of cash at home.
• Be smart when going off with new people you meet. You just met them and may not know them as well as you would like.
• Human trafficking can be an issue at these events, please BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES.
• Report anything that apears suspicious to the police immediately.
• Remember that you are a part of a community

(information compiled by IUPUI Housing & Residence Life and IUPUI CAPS)

New Year, New You

Is getting in shape and/or eating healthier part of your New Year’s Resolutions?

Come to the program New Year, New You on Wed. Jan. 18^th from 6:00-7:00 pm in CE 148 and get help with your fitness and nutrition goals. Personal trainers from INShape IUPUI and a Registered Dietician will be available to consult with you one-on-one. Fitness and Wellness Screenings will be provided for free. Screenings include body fat/bmi, target heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Participants will also receive a free Get Fit goodie bag and other goodies.

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

Wellness Screenings

It’s a new year and Student Health Services wants you to live life WELL in 2012! Wellness Screenings resume for the Spring semester on Monday January 9^th.  We offer a number of FREE wellness screenings to students ranging from blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose levels, body fat analysis, body mass index, height/weight, vision, pregnancy and strep test.  BRAND NEW this semester is the opportunity for students to receive a HDL and LDL cholesterol test. This test does require fasting for 8-10 hours prior to test. Wellness consultations, referrals, and resources are also available. Free Wellness Screenings are offered Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in Campus Center Student Health located in Campus Center Suite 213 (next to the JagTag office). Both walk-ins and appointments are welcome. For more information about Student Health Services, please visit our website at http://health.iupui.edu. For more information about Wellness Screenings or other wellness events, please call 317-274-WELL or email Emily Werner at wernere@iupui.edu.