HealthFest 2007
HealthFest 2007 will be on Tuesday, October 30th from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m in Heubeck. [full story]

Student Health Advisory Committee
The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is a group of dedicated students interested in health issues on the Goucher College campus.  Click here for more information about how to participate. [full story]

Tackling Test Taking Anxiety

As the semester draws to a close, you are likely to be facing exams in many of your classes. Some degree of nervousness before an exam is normal. However, too much anxiety can actually be problematic when preparing for and taking tests. There are many great tips and ideas on dealing with test anxiety. To learn more, you can speak to a counselor in Student Health and Counseling, at 410-337-6481. Or, check out the following websites for information. 

 www.campusblues.com
www.iamnext.com/academics/anxiety
www.testpreview.com

Coping with Grief and Loss

Though grief is a normal and natural response, you may react with great sadness, anger, confusion, nervousness, numbness, jitteriness or combinations of these. Although we all experience grief and loss at some point in our lives, it is important to move toward recovery. If you are grieving the loss of a friend or loved one and need help resuming your regular activities, we encourage you to call Student Health and Counseling at 410-337-6481 to speak to a counselor. While it’s important to take time to grieve, remember to stay connected with those who are important to you and invest your time, attention and energy in everyday activities.

Additionally, these websites may be helpful to individuals who are coping with grief and loss:

www.halfofus.com

www.jedfoundation.org

Flu Shots Available
The Health Center will be offering Flu Vaccines to students, faculty, and staff of the Goucher community. (Please note anyone pregnant must bring a note from their health care provider.) The dates for the Flu Clinics are Monday, November 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 14th from 12 p.m.to 3 p.m. We will offer the usual flu shot as well as the live nasal spray flu vaccine this year. The cost of the vaccines will be $25 - $30. The flu vaccine clinic accepts walk-in patients, no appointments are necessary. For information see www.cdc.gov/flu [full story]

Welcome Back Returning Students and Class of 2010
Please feel free to stop by or call the Student Health & Counseling Center for any questions or concerns you may have. Our website is filled with useful information. Take a moment and browse through the information. [full story]

Mumps Information Update
The recent outbreak of Mumps in the Midwest has caused some concern among college age students and parents. There have been no confirmed cases of Mumps reported in Maryland, as of 4/26/06. The CDC website, www.cdc.gov, provides information regarding Mumps, updates on the current outbreak status, and prevention. If students have further questions or need to check their MMR vaccination status, please call the Health Center at ext: 6050. [full story]

Health & Counseling Services Launches New Website
Long awaited site improves ease-of-use for students. [full story]