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Health E-News October 31, 2008
Dear Student, |
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| IN THIS ISSUE: |
- Flu Vaccine CHEERS to the Designated Driver If you Choose to Drink...Reminders and Resources
- Breast Cancer Early Detection
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| INFLUENZA VACCINE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER |
 Check out the SHS Web site for flu vaccine eligibility, cost, and schedule information. |
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| NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK (NCAAW) |
 In honor of NCAAW this week, the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) has spread the word about CHEERS to the Designated Driver. CHEERS stands for Creatively Helping to Establish and Ensure an Educated and Responsible Society and is sponsored by the MO department of transportation. A CHEERS designated driver consumes no alcohol the night he or she is driving friends, and receives free soft drinks at participating bars and restaurants (see the CHEERS Web Site for a full list.) Contact SHAC for more info. |
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| If you choose to drink... |
... in celebration of Halloween, just getting this far in the semester, or to cope, remember:
2 out of 3 WU students had 4 or fewer drinks last time they partied. See the new posters and the facts behind the stats at the Just the Facts Web site.
Mixing alcohol with certain medications, including some over-the-counter and herbal medicines, can be very risky and can decrease the effectiveness of the medication.
Our Web Site has comprehensive information on harm reduction and resources for you or a friend.
Substance Abuse Specialist Betsy Foy is available for individual appointments. Call 935-7386. |
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| OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH |
 Early detection is your best protection!
The ABC's of Breast Health:
A- A screening mammogram every year starting at age 40
B- Breast self-exam (BSE) every month starting at age 20
C- Clinical breast exam every year if you are age 40 or over; every 3 years for women age 20-39
See this document from the American Cancer Society (pps. 19-21) or call 1-800-ACS-2345 for BSE instructions and more info. |
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