Did you know..? that the Student Health Center is open until 5:45 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays?
Did you know..? that parking is available behind the Student Health Center (off of Melones Drive) if you need parking while you’re using the Health Center?
Did you know..? most students who need an appointment can typically be seen within 24 hours of calling?
Did you know..? the Student Health Center has a full service laboratory and pharmacy on site?
Did you know..? that Health Center Staff are usually available at New Student Orientation to review vaccine records and clear immunization requirements for entering students?
Did you know..? the mandatory Student Health Center fee covers visits to the Health Center (illness, injury, health exam, nurse triage) and basic x-ray services (off site)?
Did you know..? about one out of ten female students at CSU Stanislaus get their annual woman’s exam at the Student Health Center.
Did you know..? if you’re an enrolled CSU Stanislaus student you can access the Student Health Center whether you have insurance or not?
Did you know..? supplemental health and dental insurance for CSU Stanislaus students is available for purchase through the Student Health Center?
Did you know..? about 3/4 of Village residents use the Student Health Center over the school year?
Did you know..? emergency contraception is available at the Student Health Center?
Did you know..? the Student Health Center accepts "Warrior Cash" on your Warrior Card?
Did you know..? The food and physical activity choices you make every day affect your health--how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future?
Did you know..? drinking alcohol has immediate effects that can increase the risk of many harmful health conditions?
Did you know..? Do yo have a first aid kit? You can buy one at most pharmacies or you can make an inexpensive one with a resealable plastic bag, a box of adhesive strip bandages, Tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen, sterile eyewash, and an elastic bandage.
Did you know..? Influenza (the flu) can interrupt your work or school plans unexpectedly. The flu vaccine can reduce your chance of catching the flu. Good hand hygiene as well as adequate rest, nutrition, and exercise can keep your immune system at its best to fight off viral infections such as flu or colds.
Did you know..? Condoms come with instructions!! If you use condoms, make sure you know how to use them correctly to protect against sexually transmitted infections or unwanted pregnancy.
Did you know..? lack of sleep can lead to poor athletic performance, difficulties with academics, and more frequent illness?
Did you know..? When is sick too sick? Get medical advice if you're not getting better with rest or if you can't eat or take fluids consistently due to your illness. High fever, severe pain, and significant dizziness or weakness are also clues that you need to seek medical care.
Did you know..? Does a certain area in your life need improvement? Stop by the Health Promotion office at the Student Health Center to obtain information and skills to assist you on a variety of topics such as nutrition, fitness, birth control, sexually transmitted infections, alcohol, tobacco and so much more!
Did you know..? Calcium is a mineral needed by the body for healthy bones, teeth, and proper function of the heart, muscles and nerves?
Did you know..? the Student Health Center is closed during the summer?
Did you know..? Cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the #1 killer and #3 killers of Americans?
Did you know..? To maintain a healthy weight, you need to balance the calories you use with those you take in and to lose weight you need to use more calories than you take in?
Did you know..? Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases?
Did you know..? Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States?
Did you know..? Adults should engage in moderate-intensity physical activities for at least 30 minutes, five or more days of the week?
Did you know..? Anyone can have high cholesterol? It does not matter whether a person is thin, overweight, young or old?
Did you know..? Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height? BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people.
Did you know..? the latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30% of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older (over 60 million people) are obese?
Did you know..? there are approximately 75,000 deaths attributable to excessive alcohol use each year in the U.S.?
Did you know..? most people who binge drink are not alcoholics or alcohol dependent?
Did you know..? the only thing that reverses the effects of alcohol is time--something you may not have if you are suffering from alcohol poisoning?
Did you know..? there are over 150 medications that should not be mixed with alcohol?
Did you know..? if you are female and you smoke, you are two to six times more likely to suffer a heart attack than a non-smoking woman?
Did you know..? if you quit smoking in one year your risk of heart disease will drop by more than half?
Did you know..? smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 430,700 American lives each year?
Did you know..? smoking costs the U.S. approximately $97.2 billion each year in health care costs and lost productivity?
Did you know..? being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including hypertension, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon)?
Did you know..? strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health?
Did you know..? despite the clear health benefits of regular physical activity, over half of U.S. adults do not engage in physical activity at levels consistent with public health recommendations?
Did you know..? recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a vaccine for females 9 to 26 years of age to prevent cervical cancer caused by Human Papillomavirus?
Did you know..? the cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles?
Did you know..? there are 20.8 million children and adults in the U.S. or 7% of the population who have diabetes?
Did you know..? the flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death?
Did you know..? 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from foodborne illnesses?
Did you know..? high fever, headache and stiff neck are common symptoms of meningitis?
Did you know..? a pap smear is a procedure in which cells are taken from the cervix and examined under a microscope to identify cervical cancer?
Did you know..? testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34? Regular testicular self-examinations can help identify dangerous growths early, when the chance for successful treatment of testicular cancer is highest.
Did you know..? suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24?
Did you know..? depression is not something you can just "snap out of?" Like any serious medical condition, depression needs to be treated.
Did you know..? women are almost twice as likely to become depressed as men?