Health Promotion

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Health Promotion

What is Health Promotion?

SHS Health Promotion is a department within Student Health Services (SHS). The department functions as a resource for the university community regarding health and wellness issues and encourages responsible decision making and positive lifestyle choices. Health Promotion is staffed by health educators, a registered and licensed dietitian, and other support personnel. A variety of information on health topics, as well as free blood pressure, height, and weight readings are available. Services provided are free of charge unless otherwise stated, and offered upon request.

Location: SHS Annex

(In the lower outside area of the Bookstore, beside Book Buyback windows)

Phone: 813-974-4936

CHECK OUT OUR BLOG!!

Health Promotion straff and the REACH Peer Educators have a blog written especially with college students in mind! Check out this link every week for a new blog on various health and wellness topics. This weeks topic is...well, check it out for yourself! http://www.healthybulls.blogspot.com/

YOU HAVE GOT TO SEE THIS!!!!

What’s hiding in between the bristles of your toothbrush? Perhaps you should find out! Visit the SHS facebook page to find out about what might make you more likely to get the flu, feel like crap, and miss hanging out with friends.

GET THE LATEST ON H1N1!

How do I prevent from getting the flu? Is it the cold or the flu? When should I see a doctor? So many questions exist about H1N1 and the seasonal flu but there is one place for you to get all of your answers, especially those specific to USF. Visit USF's website at http://www.usf.edu/h1n1/ to find out more about H1N1.

Also check out these video links for some FUN and educational information about H1N1 prevention. Who knew learning could be FUN????

Why Don’t We Do It In Our Sleeves?

http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html

"Quarantined On Campus"

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/health/2009/09/01/cohen.campus.swineflu.cnn

AlcoholEdu for College

If you are a Summer or Fall 2009 First Year Student at USF, you are required to complete AlcoholEdu for College. This online program is a part of "Life Skills for Collegiate Success" and is acccessible through BlackBoard starting July 23. Visit http://www.shs.usf.edu/health-promotion/alcoholedu.aspx for more information regarding information on fulfilling the requirements for sucessfully completing the entire program.

Thinking about quitting? Individual consultations and nicotine replacement therapy are available for students at SHS Health Promotion and are free of charge. Other resources are available through the USF Counseling Center. Click the icon to find out more about the “Quit Smoking Now” Program at USF and other tobacco-cessation related resources.

Did you already make an appointment and need to complete the Patient Information Questionnaire? Click here for the document.