McKinley Health Center

With summer comes safety hazards! Be aware, attentive, & cautious when participating in summer activities. 🌞 Have fun, Illini!

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from McKinley Health Center! 💖 We're so excited to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and support all the unique and wonderful identities that make up our campus & community.

We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported, and we're committed to creating a welcoming environment for all.

Our campus offers a variety of gender-inclusive resources, including the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center and the Campus Ally Education Program. We also encourage you to check out 🔗unitingpride.org, a great resource for the Champaign-Urbana community!

Let's continue to support & lift each other up, and celebrate the diversity that makes us who we are.🌟

🌳 Simple life adjustments can make a big impact on the environment.

Here are tips to living green:

💚 Reducing reliance on energy-intensive tech servers & AI
💚 Shut off water when shaving & brushing teeth
💚 Turn off lights when you leave a room
💚 Connect all electronics to a power strip
💚 Avoid fast fashion & shop at 2nd hand stores
💚 Do not open windows when using AC or heat
💚 Walk, ride a bike, or use public transportation
💚 Eat local & organic foods
💚 Avoid using plastic bags

Every sustainable choice counts. Small actions today can create a healthier campus, community, and planet tomorrow. 🌎♻️ Start with one green habit this week and build from there!

💦 Stay hydrated in the summer heat! Hydration is key to regulating your body. You should be consuming about 3.5 liters of water a day. This can be easily implemented into your daily routines, like eating highly-concentrated watery foods or drinking water right when you wake up.

What's your favorite way to stay hydrated? Comment below! 💬

🥛 Milk is GOOD FOR YOU! It's the main ingredient in some of your favorite foods🍦and can add a lot of nutrients to your diet. Though not everyone can digest lactose, there are plenty of milk alternatives.

Send this to a milk-lover! 🐄

🙃 It's easy to be positive when you water your own grass & build yourself up. It can be hard to stay optimistic in challenging times, but positive forward thinking makes it worthwhile. Positive Attitude Changes Everything!

Stay positive. Be happy! 🌼

Send this to someone who has stinky feet🦶

Foot hygiene is important. If you are experiencing foot pain or frequent poor odors, don't wait to be evaluated. Schedule an appointment with your McKinley provider.

Some foot hygiene tips include:
👟 Wash your feet thoroughly
👟 Avoid walking barefoot to help protect your feet from injury & infection
👟 Inspect your feet regularly & pay attention to changes in color, texture, & appearance
👟 Cut toenails straight across
👟 Wear proper shoes that are not too large or too small
👟 Moisturize feet to avoid calluses or skin irritation
👟 If you get bunions, try icing your feet to reduce inflammation or soaking in Epsom salt

Keep those feet happy! 👞

🪖 Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served in the United States military. Take a moment to remember those who have fallen & their commitment to serving our nation.

🪲 FIGHT THE BITE: Avoid the pesky bugs. Bug bites are common when warm weather settles in, but don't let them deter you from having a fun summer!

🦟 Mild allergic reactions happen after a mosquito bite, with itchy symptoms lasting several days
🦟 Wash the bug-bite infected area with soap & water
🦟 Apply anti-itch cream
🦟 Stay indoors at dawn & dust to avoid bites
🦟 Wear long sleeves & pants when going outside
🦟 Apply mosquito repellent
🦟 Get rid of standing water where mosquitoes breed