STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE EVENTS

January 2013

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 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.

International students and general students seeking on-campus employment are required to have a 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 students) for this test.

The Mission College Student Health services is staffed by experienced registered nurses, a licensed and board certified family practice medical physician, clinical mental health interns (personal counselors) supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist.

Personal Counseling - The Student Health Services is partnering with Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) Behavioral (Mental) Health Services to provide personal counseling hours each week. This service is supervised by Dr. Jorge Wong, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.  Services will be offered, by appointment to students only, and limited to 5 appointments per semester (depending on need). Call 408-855-5140 or come to room W1-303. Stress Reduction is an on-going display, located in front of room S1-401.

My Plate Nutrition is an on-going display is located in front of room W1-301. My Plate Nutrition replaced the Pyramid model in 2011. Before you eat, think about what and how much food goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. Current USDA recommendation is to have your plate half-filled with fruits and vegetables. At least half of your grains should be whole. Switch to skim or 1% milk. Vary your protein food choices.

Welcome Week - January 28 to 31 - Student Health Services outreach representative will be in Main Lobby, some hours each day, to give information about our programs/services which includes "Student Health 101" - e-health magazine.   "Why Don't We Do It in Our Sleeves?" - a primer of Cough Etiquette will be shown continuously during our tabling hours.  During the "Cold & Flu Season," please be mindful to cough your cough and/or cough into your sleeve/elbow.  Wash your hands frequently!   There is a flu epidemic this year!   Our outreach worker will also tell you about "Medi-Cal."

February 2013

February is "Sexual Responsibility Month" - Free HIV testing (mobile)  by Santa Clara County HIV/AIDS Prevention Department, on Wednesday, February 20, 10 am to 2 pm, outside in the Quad.  No appointments are needed.  Anonymous.  A simple cheek swab method is used.  Results in 20 minutes!   This is the only date that the HIV Test bus will be here, on-campus, this semester.   Community Resource Agencies' representatives will also be located in the Cafeteria to share information about their programs.  Partial list includes:  Planned Parenthood, Santa Clara County Public Health STD & HIV Prevention & Control, Santa Clara County Alcohol and Drugs Services Program, LGBTQ Youth Space, Bill Wilson Center, Momentum/Reach Program for Mental Health, and Medi-Cal Outreach.

February is also "Heart Awareness Month" - Lipids (blood fats - total cholesterol, triglycerides, high and low lipoproteins) testing available for a low price - $12.   12 - hour fast is required.  This service is by appointment, call 408 - 855 - 5140, room W1-303.

Want to Quit Smoking? . Smoking Cessation counseling is available.   Please make an appointment in the Student Health Services by calling 408-855-5140, or come to room W1-303.

March 2013

"Gambling and Alcohol" - special presentation by Hao Huynh, Care Community Outreach, Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), Tuesday, March 5, 1 to 2 pm, room S1-401.
Anyone is invited to come and learn about the connection of gambling while under the influence.  Plenty of seats!  Free, extra credit form will be available.

Domestic Violence Counselor, Friday, March 22, 10am to 1pm by appointment.   Specialist from YWCA Support Network will be available in Student Health Services. If date is not convenient, we will arrange for you to meet the counselor at a date/time convenient for you.

Volunteer Blood Donor Program - 2 dates:  Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28, 10 am to 4 pm, Main Building's Center Space There is a continual need for blood in our community. Interested donors are encouraged to sign-up by logging onto RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor code: Mission). 

April 2013

"Diabetes - what it is and how you can prevent it" presentation by Jesse De La Cruz, American Diabetes Association, Tuesday, April 16, 12:30 - 1:45 pm, Campus Center room 219.   Come learn the facts about diabetes - a condition that affects 8% of the population and contributes to heart disease, kidney problems and higher morbidity and mortality rate.   You will be joining Donnelle McGee's Counseling 51A class.   Special of seats available!   Free blood sugar test for any participant in today's presentation (appointments will be given at a future date via Student Health Services).

"Stress Management through Expressive Art Therapies,"  Friday, April 19, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, room SE2-104, a presentation by JP Park, MA, MM, MMT, pre-doctoral resident at Asian-Americans for Community Involvement.   He has an interesting background as a composer, writer, performer, educator, and mental health therapist.  This workshop will teach you how to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being through the creative process of expressive art.  Bring your stresses and challenges to this workshop and learn how to play and relax!!!

Domestic Violence Counselor - specialist from YWCA Support Network will be in Student Health Services on Friday, April 19, 10 am to 1 pm. Services are by appointment.   If date is not convenient, we will arrange for you to meet the counselor at a date/time convenient for you.

Mission College is a Smoke-Free Campus! You Can Assist In Attaining Complete Compliance!The West Valley-Mission Community College District (West Valley and Mission College) is Smoke-free! The Board Policy states:

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of West Valley and Mission College 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. All smoking materials are to be disposed in the ash receptacles. 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.

Some smoking cessation resources are:

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

Quit Smoking Kits (free) are available to smokers and others who would like smoking friends and family members to quit! A Quit Smoking Kit contains items to distract the smoker from lighting up. Some of these items are chewing gum, hard candy, mints, rubber bands (to snap on the wrist when the smoker feels like lighting up), toothpicks, and resource information (1-800-NO-BUTTS).

Smoking Cessation counseling is available.   If you are ready to quit, please make an appointment in the Student Health Services, 408-855-5140, or come to room W1-303.

May 2013

Final Exam week is May 20 to 24. The Student Health Services Personal Counselor is available each week, on varied days and times, by appointment. If the Health Services Personal Counselor is not available, we will direct and refer the student to the Counseling Center where there are several personal crisis counselors available to serve students.   Some students may find personal crisis 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 crisis counseling which may be just what you need to help you succeed.

We wish all students much success!