Announcements
H1N1 Influenza Updates
Because of the current H1N1 influenza pandemic, we would like to share some information with you about H1N1 and seasonal infection prevention efforts at UNM. Click here for information.
Student Health 101 is an online magazine publishing important health and wellness content specifically tailored for today's college students. This monthly 20-page magazine is published by College Health Services, LLC, and it's circulated to over 500,000 students each month on over 200 campuses. Content is created with the input of a 1,000 member Student Advisory Board, and it's reviewed by a Medical Advisory Board. It also includes a component to engage parents. UNM issues contain customized info for UNM students and parents. Click here for the latest issue.
Health Education: Fall 2009
Celebrate your health! Learn more about: fitness/weight management; tobacco use (free gum & patches available); safer sexual health; general nutrition; sleep hygiene; disordered eating; stress management. FREE to UNM students! Call 277-7947 or e-mail peerhelp@unm.edu to schedule an appointment or a presentation. Promo Flyer (.pdf)
Campus Office of Substance Abuse Prevention
COSAP's E-Newsletter
- October 2009 (.pdf) Halloween Party Spirits... How Deadly Can They Be?, UNM Smoke Free Policy, and more!
- July 2009 (.pdf) UNM's New Tobacco Policy, quit smoking resources, ABCs of Alcohol Poisoning, etc.
- April 2009 (.pdf) Student Lifestyle Survey Results, campus resources and more!
- March 2009 (.pdf): COSAP's newsletter offers information on free Nicotine Replacement Therapies for UNM students, COSAP's Health & Alcohol Day event in April, resources, and more!
Volunteer / Field Experience - Fall '09 Health Ed Opportunities
SHAC Health Education & Prevention is currently accepting applications for Fall 2009 Field Experience credit as well as volunteer internships. Students participating in Peer Education programs have an opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate campus health education activities. They also have the chance to develop and present nutrition, stress, physical activity, and other curricula to their peers within class or organizational settings. Finally, peers are an integral part of our one-to-one support and education programs for such topics as tobacco cessation. Those majoring in health sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information or an application, please call Jessica Taylor Spurrier at 277-7947 or e-mail peerhelp@unm.edu. Promo flyer (.pdf)
Join the Student Health Leadership Council!
Interested in... Health issues concerning UNM students? Building your resume? A career in health care? Council members advise SHAC administration about services, patient eligibility, health insurance, policies, etc. Join our team of UNM health leaders! Apply online. For more info, call SHAC at 277-3432.
Are you the first person in your family to go to college?
Interested in participating in a study designed to explore the factors
that make first generation students successful? Want to share your experiences? You will be compensated for your time; email/call for details. Click on the link above for contact info.
Eff. 10/10/09
Smoke Free Campus Initiative (8/14/09)
Tobacco use is now limited to designated areas on Main Campus. To learn more, see www.unm.edu/smokefree.
Would you like to quit? The Campus Office of Substance
Abuse Prevention (COSAP), Student
Health & Counseling (SHAC), and
Employee Health Promotion Program
(EHPP) offer free cessation services
which include: nicotine replacement
therapy (nicotine gum and
patches), one-to-one cessation counseling,
Freedom from Smoking classes,
and referrals to community resources as
appropriate. A combination of nicotine replacement
therapy and cessation support increases
the likelihood of a successful and permanent
transition to being tobacco free. To access free services and materials, contact:
Or, call the New Mexico Quit Line at 1-800-784-8669.
Express Scripts Now Taken at SHAC Pharmacy (7/1/09)
All UNM staff, faculty, and retirees who now have Express Scripts insurance, can get all of their prescriptions filled at the SHAC Pharmacy. The co-pay for a 30-day supply of an approved, generic drug is $10. Our staff can fill prescriptions from all licensed practitioners, including providers outside of UNM. For info on SHAC Pharmacy Services, call 277-6306 or click here. *
* NOTE: If you are enrolled in a UNM Medical Plan through either Lovelace or Presbyterian, you were automatically enrolled in Express Scripts for your prescription benefits. For information, click here.
Fast, easy, FREE & no appointment necessary! Third Tuesday of the month, 5:00-8:00 pm. Free / confidential services include: Screening tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia; hepatitis A & B vaccination; and men's health information. Stanford Public Health Office, 1111 Stanford Dr. NE. Information: Ken Mangano, 841-4150, or www.nmhivguide.org.
National Public Health Week, April 6-12, 2009
The American Public Health Association (APHA) kicks off National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2009, themed Building the Foundation for a Healthy America.
This year, NPHW aims to raise awareness of public health’s critical role in improving the U.S. health system. In conjunction with NPHW, APHA is launching Healthiest Nation in One Generation, a new viral video campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role of public health in ensuring a healthy America and illustrating how investments in public health can dramatically improve health outcomes in the span of one generation. This video can be viewed at www.generationpublichealth.org and can be easily shared with friends, family, and coworkers.
Click here for more info on NPHW.
10-session Coaching/Support Group will focus on getting theses and dissertations completed. Cost: $50. Program starts on Mon., March 30, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will be held in the SUB Scholars Room weekly for approximately 5 to 6 weeks. Remaining sessions will be scheduled over the following 8 to 12 weeks. Space is limited. Come to our first meeting to check it out. If you decide it’s not for you, then you won’t be charged. Sponsored by SHAC Counseling Services and Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA). For more info, click on the link above or call 277-4537.
SHAC now offers a variety of online self-help tools for UNM students! Free online screenings are provided so that you may quickly and easily find out whether or
not a professional consultation would be helpful to you. Screening topics include: alcohol, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Relaxation Audio Sessions are also available. SHAC Promo Flyer (.pdf)
For more information, call SHAC Counseling Services at (505) 277-4537.
Promo flyer for Eating Disorder Screening event on 2/24/09.
Weight Managment Discount Programs for UNM Students
(Spring
2009)
Learn how to maintain healthy weight! Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) and Recreational Services have teamed together to offer students a choice of three different health and fitness modules. (Students must have a Body Mass Index / BMI of 30 or greater to qualify.) All programs are valid for Spring 2009 semester. Click here for information.
Great American Smokeout, 11/18/08
COSAP, EHPP, and SHAC tabled at the SUB Atrium to talk to students and staff about the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle. Resources are available for UNM students, staff, and faculty! Click here for information.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs):
STI Awareness & Prevention Event, 10/30/08
"Risky behaviors can have scary results!" says Jessica Spurrier, SHAC Health Education Manager. Jessica dressed up as Condyloma, the Wicked Witch of Warts on Oct. 30, 2008, so she could talk to students about testing and treatment for STIs. She challenged UNM students in an STI awareness game for tricks and treats (condoms & lollipops).
Students: Come to SHAC for information on STI prevention and sexual health! Condoms are available in the SHAC Pharmacy. Schedule an appointment to talk to a health provider about birth control and/or STI testing and medical treatment. For information, call SHAC at 277-3136.
This report reflects the objectives and accomplishments of UNM Student Health and Counseling for July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
Student Health Center (SHC) becomes...
Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)!
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.
To all UNM students: Welcome to SHAC!
Counseling Services
honored with Best Workgroup Award
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.
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
Emergency Contraception (Over-the-Counter)
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).
Suicide Prevention
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.
Gardasil Vaccine Available at SHAC
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.
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