Health Education
One to one consultation is available with the nursing or physician staff. The Nurse/Health Educator provides a comprehensive health education program offered in the residence halls and throughout the University community.
Health Education Programming
- Blood Drives
- World Aids Day
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Body Fat Testing
- Great American Smokeout
- Nutrition Awareness Week
- Cholesterol Testing
- Sun Care
- Food Label Information
- Women's & Men's Health
- Weight Management
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Breast & Testicular Self-Exams
- Health Fair
Peers Advocating Wellness (PAWS) is a student organization which informs, educates and heightens awareness of health and wellness issues for the college student. Peer Educators are the most effective in helping students make healthier choices by providing information, challenging attitudes and referring students for professional help. Membership is open to any Loyola student. Join by contacting 865-3326 or come to Student Health Service, lower level, Joseph A. Danna Center.
West Nile Virus (taken from Center for Disease Control)
Human illness from West Nile virus is rare, even in areas where the virus has been reported. The chance that any one person is going to become ill from a mosquito bite is low. To reduce the changes of mosquito bites:
Apply insect repellent containing DEET whevever going outdoors.
When possible, wear long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors.
The hours from dusk to dawn are peak mosquito biting times. Consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times--or take extra cre to use repellent and protective clothing during evening and early morning.
Limit the number of places around a home or apartment that retain standing water.
Most people who become infected with West Nile virus will have either no symptoms or only mild ones. However, on rare occasions, West Nile virus infection can result in severe and sometimes fatal illnesses.
For more information, see the overview of Wet Nile Virus section in the Questions and Answers pages of the CDC web site at; http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/q&a.htm.
