Category: Health and Safety

Check out issue 18 of the myShockerHealth newsletter. Monthly, the Student Health newsletter provides relevant health information and wellness tips for WSU students and staff.

For this issue, learn more about:

• Strength training
• Benefits of yoga
• Swimming for your health
• Working out while in bed
• Massage therapy on campus
• Harmful algae in lakes
• Moving together as a family
• Employee appointment opportunities and services

You can find all previous issues on the Student Health website.

Interested in learning more about staying safe and healthy this summer? Check out Student Health Services’ health advisories, weather safety and travel health page to get the most up-to-date information, including on the recent surge of cyclosporiasis cases.

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. The Student Wellness Center is open for walk-ins 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Student Health Services is offering current WSU faculty and staff the ability to schedule their HealthQuest physical exam and lab work until Dec. 1. If you do not have a primary care provider and currently have private insurance through your employment with WSU, call to schedule your appointment at 316-978-4792.

Sedgwick County health officials are closely monitoring the spread of measles in Kansas. Unvaccinated residents are the most at risk when traveling to areas with known outbreaks or when traveling internationally. While preparing for summer travel, both domestically and internationally, and returning to families at the end of the semester, Student Health advises you to review your personal vaccination history and refer to the Sedgwick County document for measles (MMR) vaccine recommendations.

Visit the Sedgwick County Health Department Measles site for additional information regarding measles data, symptoms and treatment, prevention and up-to-date local measles vaccination clinics.

Student Health Services can administer MMR vaccines and provide up-to-date information on its health advisories page. Call 316-978-4792 for more information regarding insurance coverage and costs of the measles vaccination, as well as discuss if you should receive an MMR booster. 

If you get medications from Student Health, plan ahead to get them refilled before the semester ends or transfer them to a pharmacy where you will be spending the summer. Student Health is here for you all summer, but you may be spending your summer elsewhere.

If you have questions about your prescription or need to make an appointment, contact Student Health via the myShockerhealth portal at wichita.edu/shs or by calling 316-978-4792.

As of today, there has been no reported measles cases in Sedgwick County, per county health officials who are closely monitoring the situation. Unvaccinated residents are the most at risk when traveling to areas with known outbreaks or when traveling internationally. While preparing for summer travel, both domestically and internationally, and returning to families at the end of the semester, Student Health advises you to review your personal vaccination history and refer to the Sedgwick County document for measles (MMR) vaccine recommendations.

Visit the Sedgwick County Health Department Measles site for additional information regarding measles data, symptoms and treatment, prevention and up-to-date local measles vaccination clinics.

Student Health Services can administer MMR vaccines and provide up-to-date information on its health advisories page. Call 316-978-4792 for more information regarding insurance coverage and costs of the measles vaccination, as well as discuss if you should receive an MMR booster. 

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

According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the risk of measles spreading throughout Kansas remains low. However, pockets of low vaccination coverage leave some communities at higher risk for outbreaks. Learn more about measles — including vaccination information — at the KDHE website. And learn more about general health advisories and WSU Student Health resources here.

There have been no reported measles cases in Sedgwick County per county health officials who are closely monitoring the situation. Unvaccinated residents are the most at risk when traveling to areas with known outbreaks or when traveling internationally. For up-to-date local measles vaccination clinics and facts, visit the Sedgwick County website.

Student Health Services wants Shockers to be aware of health-related travel advisories for your Spring Break destinations. Mexico and other popular vacation sites may also have travel warnings.