Helping individuals become physically active is the goal of Illinois State University’s Exercise Is Medicine On Campus (EIMOC) program, a referral-based system linking Student Health Services (SHS), Student Counseling Services (SCS), Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW), Campus Recreation (CR), and the School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR).
National Nurses’ Week 2016 is May 6 to 12 and is a time set aside to recognize the important role nurses play in our health care. Illinois State University is lucky to have some great nurses working at Student Health Services (SHS), but don’t take our word for it! Here are some of the comments
Exercise is Medicine is an American College of Sports Medicine initiative that calls to action various health care providers to assess physical activity as a vital sign, and partner with other fitness professionals to reduce physical inactivity to improve overall health. At Illinois State University representatives from Student Health Services (SHS), the Department of Kinesiology &
National Medical Laboratory Professional week is April 24-30, making this week the perfect time to highlight the phenomenal staff and laboratory services available at Student Health Services (SHS). Medical laboratory testing plays a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Illinois State University students are able to utilize laboratory services for lab tests
Summer is a time for catching up with old friends, taking a summer class or two, vacationing with your family and working at an internship. Unfortunately, summer is also often a time when students experience a lapse of coverage in their health insurance. Student health insurance offered by Student Health Services makes it easy to avoid finding
Students, don’t forget to refill your prescriptions before you leave for summer break.
Sticking around Illinois State University this summer but not enrolled in classes? Student Health Services can continue to provide the medical care you need.
Sleep Awareness Week, an annual event of the National Sleep Foundation, aims to spotlight the health, productivity, and safety benefits of good sleeping habits.
Before Spring Break, make sure you have enough of your prescription medications to last until classes resume on Monday, March 14.
In honor of the National Nutrition Month this March, Student Health Services Registered Dietitian Lynne Frichtl wants to clear up some of the confusion and conflicting messages about eating better.
