To ensure that the campus community is aware that UNM students can come to the SHC for both medical and counseling services, the Student Health Center changed its name to Student Health & Counseling (SHAC), effective 5/25/08.
Natahnee Winder was honored with the “Student Employee of the Year” award by the UNM Graduate Task Force-Student Engagement Committee in April 2008. Natahnee worked in the SHAC Health Education Department as the Peer Education Coordinator. She is an excellent example of a student who has made UNM her home by immersing herself into community and campus service.
One of the unique qualities about Natahnee is that she incorporates her traditional Native values while embracing Western culture. As she brings two diverse cultures together, she represents a good leader who involves many in the vision. She is not afraid to reach out to others, to get involved, or support her peers. The SHAC family is proud of her accomplishments. Congratulations, Natahnee!
SHAC Counseling Services received UNM’s annual “Best Workgroup” award from the Provost’s Committee for Staff in April 2008. The entire team works diligently to meet the needs of students who might otherwise drop out of school due to depression, anxiety, or other psycho-social problems. Students calling or visiting the office are welcomed by the cordial and caring reception staff. Among other services, the staff reaches out to students in crisis and is able to schedule them promptly for care. (Patient confidentiality is always assured.) We are fortunate to have a great group to offer students a welcoming, safe, and therapeutically nurturing environment. SHAC appreciates this recognition from the Provost’s Committee. For more information about Counseling Services, call 277-4537 or visit http://shac.unm.edu/counseling.html.
Enjoy a relaxing chair massage at SHAC! $10 for 15 minutes and $20 for 30 minutes. For info, click on the link above or call 277-3136. See also SHAC Massage Therapy Services.
SHAC Health Education and Prevention offers student-focused presentations on sexual health, alcohol/drugs, stress and time management, suicide prevention, and fitness/nutrition. Each presentation contains updated information using PowerPoint and video in the curriculum to encourage group discussions. Call 277-7947 to schedule a presentation.
Identify the sources of your sneezing! SHAC offers allergy skin testing for UNM students! Skin testing can yield useful information about allergic sensitivities. Such information can help your health provider develop an allergy treatment plan that may include allergen avoidance, medications, or allergy shots (immunotherapy). Students can call SHAC at 277-3136 for a medical evaluation to see if they would be a candidate for testing.
Plan early for all of your travel needs! SHAC health practitioners and staff can help you determine which vaccines and meds are necessary for international travel, depending on individual needs, activities, and destinations. It’s recommended to plan early—at least six to eight weeks prior to your departure date, if possible. A 30-min. appt. is required for travel consultations and scheduling immunizations. Info & Appts: 277-3136
This report reflects the objectives and accomplishments of the UNM Student Health Center for the time period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Plan B ® Emergency Contraception is available at the SHAC Pharmacy without a prescription for consumers age 18 or older. However, a prescription is needed for women 17 and younger. Must show government-issued ID with photo and date of birth. For info, call the Pharmacy at 277-6306. See also Contraceptive Choices at the SHC (.pdf flyer).
Resources are available for UNM students! Or call SHAC Counseling Services at 277-4537. To schedule a presentation on suicide prevention, call SHAC Health Education & Prevention at 277-7947. See also SHAC promo flyer.
Committee members advise SHAC administration and participate in SHAC outreach and health promotions. Join our team of UNM students, student government representatives, faculty and staff. Apply online. For more info, call 277-3432.
Gardasil vaccine protects recipients against 4 types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), including the two types that cause most cervical cancers and the two types that cause the most genital warts. It is FDA approved for women up to 26 years of age for the prevention of HPV infections. Gardasil is a 3 vaccine series with the first injection followed by another in 2 months and the last in 6 months. (The series will have to be restarted if not completed within 1 year.) UNM students can check with their insurance provider to see if they have coverage for this. For more info, call the SHAC Immunization Clinic at 277-7925.
Good hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other communicable diseases!
