UH Student Health Center

🫢 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲?

The Heimlich maneuver can help clear a blocked airway in seconds.

Follow these steps:
1 - Stand behind the person. Wrap your arms around their waist
2 - Make a fist. Place it just above the belly button
3 - Grab your fist with your other hand
4 - Give quick inward + upward thrusts
5 - Repeat until the airway clears or help arrives

Ebola is rare, but it’s okay to stay informed💡

Here’s the basics:
✅ Spreads through direct contact with body fluids (not casual contact)
✅ Not airborne. You can’t get it from being near someone or sharing space
✅ Symptoms may include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, vomiting, and diarrhea
✅ People are only contagious after symptoms begin
💬 Good news: Risk for students in the U.S. is extremely low.

For more information, visit the CDC page
https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/about/index.html

Hepatitis affects your liver and knowing how it spreads can help you stay protected 💪
Learn the differences between Hep A, B & C, and what you can do to reduce your risk.

Memorial Day can bring up a lot of feelings. ❤️
As we honor and remember those who served, it’s also okay if today feels heavy.

If you’re feeling sad or overwhelmed, try:

Take a quiet moment to breathe
Reach out to someone you trust
Get outside for fresh air
Do something small that brings you comfort

Grief, gratitude, and everything in between are valid.
If you need extra support, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out to CAPS or explore our Psychiatry services for care and support. Explore our Linktree in our profile for more information.

Heads up, Coogs!
Student Health Center & Campus Pharmacy will be closed on Memorial Day.
Need care while we’re closed? Take a minute to check out nearby urgent care or off-campus options so you’re prepared.

Visit our Linktree for more information on after-hours care.
We’ll be back to regular hours the next business day. Stay safe! ❤️

🧀 Say CHEESE, Coogs! 😄
Your favorite snack or topping actually comes with some legit health perks. In moderation, cheese can be a smart addition to your diet.
💪 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭: Helps keep you full and supports muscle health.
🦴 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬: Packed with calcium + vitamin D for bone strength.
😊 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Contains nutrients like B12 that help support energy and brain function.
🔥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬: Easy way to add nutrients to your study fuel.
Your taste buds (and body) will thank you!

Today is International Red Sneakers Day. It’s a global effort to raise awareness about food allergies and support those who are living with them.

Swing by the Student Health Center in Health 2 for information on food allergies and pick up a FREE red sneaker lapel pin today while supplies last!

☀️Summer means more sunlight, and that means more UV exposure.

For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, sunscreen is your best defense against harmful rays 🧴

Protect yourself:
- SPF 30+ every day
- Reapply every 2 hours
- Don’t skip ears, neck & hands

Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach—it’s for every day ✨

From your first day to this moment. Look how far you’ve come. 🎓
Congratulations, Coogs! We’re grateful to have been part of your UH journey and wish you success, health, and happiness in everything ahead. ❤️🐾