Student Health Care Center Blog
Billing delay: Back charges posting Dec. 3-7
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World Diabetes Day photo contest
Get creative to promote diabetes awareness! Contest ends Nov. 12.
Announcing new medical team names, locations in Infirmary Building
Click here for new team names and locations within the Infirmary Building. Contact your team directly with any questions or concerns.
Are Smartphones the New Health Aids?
Smartphones are becoming the norm especially around college campuses. Walking through campus almost every other person has an iPhone. There is even a section on Facebook for mobile uploads. With all of the many different available apps out there younger people are able to track their health on their…
Surviving the Summer Temperatures
Walking to class this summer you may have experienced how hot it gets in the middle of the day. Living in Florida we also experience high humidity levels. When the humidity is high the heat from your body doesn’t release as fast which affects your body being able to…
Firework Safety
When you think of the 4th of July you probably associate it with barbecues, celebrating, pool parties, and fireworks! Who doesn’t love to end their 4th of July evening with a beautiful display of colorful explosions in the sky? Make sure that you stay safe while setting off fireworks; nobody…
July is UV Safety Month
Let’s take time this month to learn about UV safety and how to protect your skin against skin cancer! Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US? We all know that those Florida summer days can have record breaking highs and…
Tick-borne Diseases: Reduce Your Chances and What to do
I’m sure you have heard of those little insects that attach to your skin and suck your blood, I am talking about ticks. Many of you probably associate ticks with deer and the woods, and you may have even seen one on your dog or yourself from time to…
Summertime Sickness: Contracting a Cold When it’s Warm
Summer is a time to relax and get away to have fun, but what if your fun was interrupted by a cold? You might be wondering how someone could have flu symptoms when it’s not even flu season or cold out! The fact is that your illness can come from…