IWU Arnold Health Service

HOORAY! Finals are done! Congrats on a great semester everyone! Here are some ideas on how to unwind after studying for finals!

One more day of finals! Make sure you are eating healthy snacks, drinking plenty of water, and most importantly, getting a good nights sleep! Here are some examples of yummy study snacks!

In the last few days of finals make sure you are studying in a healthy way! Here are some helpful study tips to keep in mind!

Fast Health Fact in honor of Black History Month: Did you know that 2 out of every 5 African American adults have high blood pressure? This puts them at a high risk for heart disease and strokes. Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is an important way to prevent the damage of heart disease. Take a peek to find out how to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range and learn about the risks for developing high blood pressure.
https://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_aa.htm

https://www.goredforwomen.org/about-heart-disease/facts_about_heart_disease_in_women-sub-category/african-american-women/

African American Heart Disease and Stroke Fact Sheet|Data & Statistics|DHDSP African Americans Heart Disease and Stroke Fact Sheet

February is Black History Month! In honor of this month please take a peek at some of these black medical pioneers who changed the future of healthcare with their amazing work! http://guides.mclibrary.duke.edu/blackhistorymonth

LibGuides: Black History Month: A Medical Perspective: People Black History Month: A Medical Perspective - Exhibited February-March 1999 and February-March 2006

Students, please be aware of the signs and symptoms of Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease. Make sure to pay close attention to personal hygiene and be sure to wash your hands well! This quick one minute video demonstrates what the disease looks like, and how to prevent it.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/hand-foot-and-mouth-disease-on-the-rise-report/vi-AAko9jP

Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease on the Rise: Report Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is on the rise at many colleges. The highly contagious disease causes fever, sore throat, and eventually sores in the mouth and blisters on the skin.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Know the difference between a healthy and abusive relationships.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_r72v3LA44
October is Dating Violence Awareness month. Take a peek at the video below created by the One Love Foundation to learn a bit about the cycle of domestic abuse.

Love Labyrinth Feeling trapped in the Love Labyrinth is a very real and very frightening symptom of relationship abuse. One way out is awareness. Understanding the gray are...

REMINDER! The free flu shot clinic will be going on in the CNS Atrium on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week from 8 am - 4 pm. Hurry and get one while supplies last!

April is Organ Donation Month! As an IL resident you can follow this link to become a registered donor:
http://www.lifegoeson.com/
For those who are out of state simply search State Name Organ Donation!
Donate Life Today!

Life Goes On - Illinois Organ/Tissue Donor Program

Congratulations to Aga Knych for winning an iPad for filling out our satisfaction survey! Fill out our survey next semester for a chance to win!

If you are attending graduate school please come to Arnold Health Services (lower level of Magill) to pick up your immunization records before the end of the semester. You will need these in order to start at your future institution. Please call if you have questions or need further information (309) 556-3107.