Author: Heather Stafford

Check out the new version of the myShockerhealth newsletter. Twice a month, the Student Health newsletter provides relevant health information and wellness tips for WSU students and staff. Opportunities to engage in healthy activities, events and volunteer service are also highlighted.

The July myShockerhealth newsletter is out now, complete with a new look.

Articles this month include:

• No more shoeless TSA checks
• Learn how to do a skin cancer check
• Job interview tips for neurodivergent applicants
• Treadmill mistakes
• Heat stroke doesn’t look good on anyone
• Employee Corner: Annual exam and laboratory screening appointments for WSU employees will be extended through Dec. 1, 2025

The next issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter has been released. Finding accurate and relevant health education information is vital in today’s society. A trusted source like WSU Student Health Services will cover it all. For content requests, email student.health@wichita.edu.

Topics in this month’s edition include:

• Babesiosis
• Tick removal: What is the right way to remove a tick?
• SPF 30 or 50 sunscreen: Which is better?
• Employee Corner:
  • Bridge the slang gap and learn your student’s language!
  • Outside healthy events
  • PSA: Zepbound coverage
  • Weight loss journey wrap up 

The May 30th issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter is now live to read and focuses on health education including:

• What is post-nasal drip?
• No portable chargers in checked luggage
• Do you need a measles vaccination booster?
• How long does it take to walk 10,000 steps?
• Employee Corner
• Weight loss journey with GLP-1

Kimberly Vermillion was recently promoted to assistant director of clinic operations in Student Health Services.

Kim has worked for WSU Student Health Services for 20 years, most recently in the Student Wellness Center’s Business Operations team. She will support the Student Health practitioners and nurses in the daily operations of providing excellent healthcare to students and faculty and staff.

Read the May 1 issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter, which focuses on finals and handling stress, working parents, taking care of your vision and more.

In this issue:

• Time management and exam studying tips
• Breathing techniques for stress management
• Off-campus housing options
• Job hunting at Shocker Central
• SHS end-of-year reminders
• Employee Corner: Retirement planning
• Weight loss medication injections: Is it worth it?

The April 18 issue of the myShockerhealth newsletter focuses on finals and handling stress, working parents, taking care of your vision and more.

Topics this month:

• Balancing two full-time roles
• Screen breaks are necessary for eye health
• April is Alcohol Awareness Month
• I’m “low-key” stressed out
• Employee Corner: ShockerStart resources
• IUDs: Your new birth control BFF

Student Health Services has released its April 2, 2025 edition of the myShockerhealth newsletter. The bimonthly newsletter will highlight a variety of topics in health education and promotion of wellness.

The edition covers the following topics:

• Unprotected sex and STI testing
• Free sexually transmitted illnesses (STI) testing
• Meet the new WASAC student advocate
• March 30 is National Bipolar Awareness Day
• Employee Corner: event opportunities
• Salt intake and blood pressure

Student Health Services is excited to announce its new myShockerhealth Newsletter. The bi-monthly newsletter will highlight a variety of topics in health education and promotion of wellness.

The March 10, 2025 edition covers the following topics:

• Prepare for Spring Break: travel and parent info
• Measles in Texas
• Springtime allergies
• WSU employee corner
• Over-the-counter medication services at SHS

Check out the new Wellness-To-Go vending machine in the Heskett Center lobby. Student Health Services has increased access to health and wellness products that include at-home COVID-19 tests, multiple over-the-counter medication options, personal hygiene and other medical supplies at low prices. Free Narcan and Julie, emergency contraception, is also available.

Faculty, staff, students, Innovation Campus partners and the general community can purchase items with credit cards and pay with phone, as well as cash.