Student Health Service Events

September 2009

Welcome Back to College and plan for a great year ahead!   What personal goals have you set for yourself?  Currently enrolled students are always welcome to talk to a health professional in the Student Health Services about weight management or how to establish a personal fitness plan.  The Student Health Services waiting room has a digital floor scale and you are welcome to come in anytime, without having to ask for permission, to weigh yourself!

We offer free Percent % Body Fat Analysis and will check your height and weight for your Body Mass Index.   The Mission College Student Health services is staffed by experienced registered nurses, a licensed and board certified family practice medical physician, and a clinical social worker (personal counselor).

International students and students seeking on-campus employment are required to have Tuberculosis Skin Test done through the Student Health Services.    This test requires a 48 hour return visit to our office.  We charge a nominal $5 fee for this test.

October 2009

"Health and Student Services Fair" - Thursday, October 8, 2009, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Outdoor Quad between the Main Building and Campus Center.  Free health screenings (blood pressure, glucose testing, vision screening, hearing screening, and more) will be offered. Community health agencies, the college's student services departments/programs, and all student clubs will be present to give information about their programs and services.

"Flu Vaccine Program" - will start week of October 19.  Because of the current H1N1 Pandemic Flu concern, students are highly recommended to obtain the flu vaccine injection.   We have especially reduced the price (below cost) for this vaccine to encourage more students to obtain it.  October usually marks the beginning of the "cold and flu season."  Please be mindful of hygiene etiquette.  You can reduce the spread of respiratory illness by covering your cough and washing your hands frequently.  Check out this website for up-to-date information on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones: www.pandemicflu.gov/planguide/familyhealthinfo.html

  

November 2009

Volunteer Blood Donor Program - Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

There is a severe blood shortage in our community.  Interested donors are encouraged to log onto www.BeADonor.com (passcode:  Mission) or come to Student Health Services, room W1-303, to sign up to donate blood.

Mission College is a Smoke-Free Campus!   You Can Assist In Attaining Complete Compliance!

The West Valley-Mission Community College Board of Trustees have approved both Mission and West Valley College(s) to be Smoke-Free, effective July 1, 2008.   Board Policy says:

"Smoking is prohibited in all areas of Mission and West Valley campuses except in parking lot areas that are at least twenty (25) feet away from buildings and pathways.  It is the responsibility of all students and employees to observe the policy on smoking.  Failure to comply with the policy on smoking will be treated in the same manner as other violations of District policy and may result in disciplinary action."

If you see a smoker in a No Smoking zone, approach the person and draw his/her attention to the No Smoking sign and ask them politely to stop smoking.   If there is no sign available, then cite that there is a district No Smoking policy. 

Advise the smoker that smoking in the No Smoking zone is a violation of the No Smoking policy.  Smoking is permitted only in the parking lots.   Explain that the No Smoking policy is to ensure that there is a safe and healthy environment for all.

If you find repeated offenses in the same location, please contact Dr. Worku Negash, Vice-President, Administrative Services at 408 - 855-5232.

Some smoking cessation resources are:

Mission College Student Health Services, room W1-303, 408 - 855-5140

December 2009

Final Exam week is December 14 - 18.  The Student Health Services Personal Counselor in available on some Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, by appointment.   If the Health Services Personal Counselor is not available, we will direct and refer the student to the Counseling Center where they have several personal counselors available to serve students.   Some students may find personal counseling helpful if they are under going extreme life stresses from financial worries, academic difficulties to interpersonal relationship issues.   Take advantage of the free personal counseling which may be just what you need to help you succeed.

We wish all students much success!