Category: Health and Safety

Student Health is hosting a pop-up flu vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room, for the WSU community. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to come get vaccinated.

If you have insurance, bring your insurance card; flu vaccine and administration fees may be free with WSU employee health insurance plans. If you are a student, fees can be applied to your myWSU student account.

Student Health is hosting a pop-up flu vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, for the WSU community. Staff, faculty and students are encouraged to come get vaccinated.

If you have insurance, bring your insurance card. If you are a student, fees can be applied to your myWSU student account. 

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.

Get your flu vaccine today at Student Health, now available to students, staff and faculty. Bring your insurance card or pay privately ($25 + administration fee). Healthy Equity Fund may assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment by calling 316-978-4792 or students can make an appointment through the myShockerHealth portal.

Get your flu vaccine today at Student Health, now available to students, staff and faculty. Bring your insurance card or pay privately ($25 + administration fee). Healthy Equity Fund may assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment by calling 316-978-4792 or students can make an appointment through the myShockerHealth portal.

Staff, students and faculty can get flu vaccines with Student Health Services. Those interested should bring an insurance card or pay privately ($25 and administration fee). Healthy Equity Fund may assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment by calling 316-978-4792. Students can make an appointment through the myShockerHealth portal. 

Get your flu vaccine today at Student Health, now available to students only. Bring your insurance card or pay privately ($25 plus administration fee). Healthy Equity Fund may assist with out-of-pocket expenses. Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment through the myShockerHealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792.

U.S. households will be eligible to order four free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year. The site will also provide instructions on how to read COVID at-home tests and finding COVID tests in your community.

U.S. households will be eligible to order four free COVID-19 tests at COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year. The site will also provide instructions on how to read COVID at-home tests and finding COVID tests in your community.

Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. Learn more about extreme heat and other health advisories.

UV index safety and resources

• Do not burn or tan: Avoid intentional tanning.
• Seek shade: Get under cover when sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Wear protecting clothing: Long-sleeved shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Generously apply sunscreen: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen generously. Apply 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or toweling off.
• Check the UV index every day: The higher the UV index, the more you should do to protect yourself from the sun. When planning outdoor activities, follow EPA’s safety recommendations.
• Protect those at risk from UV rays: Children, the elderly and those with special needs may be more sensitive to the sun. Babies younger than six months should be protected from the sun using hats and protective clothing.