Schedule of Events
September 19, 2007- Health Fair 10am to 2pm MU Mainstreet
October 3rd and 4th- Depression Screening
October 2007- Red Ribbon Week and National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October and November- Flu shots - as available, watch email for announcements
November 2007 - Diabetes Awareness Month, Great American Smokeout, AIDS Awareness Week
December 1 - World AIDS Day
December 2007- Stress-Less Finals, National Drunk/Drugged Driving Prevention Month
February 2008 - American Heart Month
February 11-14, 2008 - Sexual Responsibility Week
March 10-14, 2008 - Safe Spring Break Week
April 2008- Alcohol Awareness Month, STD Awareness Month, Stress Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Prevention Month, Kick Butts Day
May 2008- Better Sleep Month, Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Previous
Events...
AIDS
Awareness Week- December
Bulletin Boards
and educational activities!
Human Red Ribbon Formation-
Members of the ESU community formed a Human Red Ribbon
to show their support for AIDs victims
The ESU Educational Theater Company wrote, produced
and starred in the production of“TEN AMONG US”.
The following are scenes from the 10 monologues about
different people fighting the stereotypesand problems
as victims of HIV/AIDs.
"I didn't mean to get HIV...I'm sorry that I exposed
you."
"My child has HIV"
"I made a mistake...and now I am paying the price..."
"My child is only a week old... and I gave it to
him...help me, Mama!"
The audience is drawn into the powerful performances.
"They were talking about stereotypes...they didn't
know that they were talking about me! It hurt so much,
but I couldn't tell them!"
Candlelight march to Sunken Garden after the production:
IFC Vice-President Eric Fox shares his thoughts at the
candlelight ceremony.
Cold weather does not dampen the spirits of those gathered
to remember and reflect.
student Larry Mitchell reflects with other ESU students.
AIDS Awareness week was coordinated by Mary McDaniel,
RN and sponsored by Student Health Center, Vice President
for Student Affairs, Public Affairs & Marketing, Women’s
Resource Center, PRIDE, POWER, IFC/PHA, N-KANS Student
Nurses, Health Promotion Students, Educational Theater
Company, Student Health Advisory Committee, Pharmacy Club
and friends.
Men's Health Presentations
Testicular cancer kills more than 400 young men each year--find
out how to prevent it and test for it...Trying to quit
chewing tobacco? Talk to us! Men also need
to learn more about contraception--we have the answers!
Contact Mary McDaniel at the Health Center (620-341-5223)
if you would like to schedule a presentation for your
group on important men's issues!
Sexual responsibility is important! And it is
up to YOU!
Take responsibility for your actions! Contact Mary
McDaniel in the Student Health Center for a presentation
or to get brochures for your group. (620-341-5223)
Meningitis Immunizations
College students, especially those who live in close contact
with others, (i.e., residence halls, Greek
houses, etc.) are at a higher risk for contracting bacterial
meningitis. While your personal risk may be less than
"getting hit by a car crossing the street", about 20% of
bacterial meningitis cases are fatal, and another 20% of
cases have permanent disabilities.
ESU Student Health offers the meningitis vaccine for $90.
One injection should last many years, possibly a lifetime. Contact Mary
McDaniel in the Student Health Center for details (620-341-5223).
Adult Immunizations
Are you up-to-date on your immunizations? Contact the Health
Center to check (620-341-5223).
Flu vaccine
The Student Health Center offers
a flu vaccine clinic each fall with FREE flu shots for
students. Watch "Buzz-IN" for time/place announcements.
Diabetes Awareness
Have you ever had your blood sugar tested? Each
time we screen a group of students' blood sugar, we find
some folks who were diabetic and didn't know it!
Don't be surprised! Have your blood sugar checked
and start living a healthier lifestyle now! Call 620-341-5223 for an appointment.
