Student Health Service Events

January 2012

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.   The Mission College Student Health services is staffed by experienced registered nurses, a licensed and board certified family practice medical physician, and clinical social workers (personal crisis counselors).

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.

February 2012

"Heart Healthy Month" - Blood Cholesterol and Body Fats Testing

Blood lipids panel test is available through the Student Health Services for enrolled students.   This blood test includes testing for cholesterol, high and low density lipoproteins, and triglycerides.  A nominal fee of $10 is charged.

Want to Quit Smoking?  Free nicotine patches and gum are available this semester (made possible by a grant from Breathe California).  Smoking Cessation counseling and supplies are for currently enrolled students only.  If you are ready to quit and are interested in obtaining free nicotine replacement therapy, please make an appointment in the Student Health Services, 408 - 855 - 5140, or come to room W1-303.  Individual smoking cessation counseling appointments must be kept in order to receive supplies.

March 2012

"Stress Reduction through Mindfulness" - Tuesday, March 13, 12:40 - 2:05 pm, Campus Center, Rooms 219/220, presentation by Dr. Amy Saltzman.  Dr. Saltzman is a holistic physician, mindfulness coach, and long-time athlete.  Her passion is supporting people of all ages in enhancing their well-being, and discovering the Still Quiet Place within.  She is recognized by her peers as a visionary and pioneer in the fields of holistic medicine and mindfulness of youth. 

In this workshop, you will learn basic skills for reducing stress and cultivating well-being; you will explore how these skills might be helpful during challenging moments inside and outside the classroom.   Interested students and employees are invited!

"Domestic Violence Counselor" from YWCA-Support Network available for individual, confidential appointments on Thursdays:  March 15 and April 19, 1 - 3 pm.   Call Student Health Services, 408 - 855 -5141 or come to room W1-303, to schedule your appointment.

"Volunteer Blood Donor Program" - Thursday, March 22, 11 am to 5 pm, Main Building's Center Space

There is a continual need for blood donations in our community.  Interested donors are encouraged to sign-up by logging onto RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code:  Mission) or come to Student Health Services, room W1-303. 

"Be the Match - Marrow Donor Drive" - Thursday, March 22, 11 am to 5 pm, Main Building's Center Space

Donors of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to participate.   Marrow Donor registration will take place concurrent with the "Blood Donor Program."

"Stroke Prevention," Thursday, March 22, 9:30 to 10:45 am, room SE2-104 - presentation by Dr. Peter Nelson, Peninsula Stroke Association, in room SE2-104 in Main Building.  Learn the facts - risk factors and how to prevent.

  

April 2012

"Mental Health & Wellness Day" - Thursday, April 12, 10 am to 2 pm

This special event is held in the Main Building's Center Space.  Community health agencies (such as Al-Anon/AA, Planned Parenthood, Momentum for Mental Health, plus many more) and select college student services will be present to give information about their programs. Special Tai Chi demonstration will be shown at 1:15 to 1:45 pm.   Free mini-massages and popcorn! 

"Free HIV Testing" - Thursday, April 12, 10 am to 2 pm

The Santa Clara County HIV/AIDS Prevention Program will bring their HIV Test Bus to Mission College.

The bus will be parked in front of the Campus Center.

"Rise Above Stigma" - Tuesday, April 17, 12 - 1:40 pm, room W2-305, a panel presentation by Momentum, a local Mental Health agency.  Panelists will give their true stories on how they overcame their mental illness to succeed in life.   Interested students and employees are invited!

"Domestic Violence Counselor" from YWCA-Support Network available for individual, confidential appointments on Thursday: April 19, 1 - 3 pm.   Call Student Health Services, 408 - 855 -5141 or come to room W1-303, to schedule your appointment.

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 says:

"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).

Free nicotine patches and gum are available this semester (made possible by a grant from Breathe California).  Smoking Cessation counseling and supplies are for currently enrolled students only.  If you are ready to quit and are interested in obtaining free nicotine replacement therapy, please make an appointment in the Student Health Services, 408 - 855 - 5140, or come to room W1-303.  Individual smoking cessation counseling appointments must be kept in order to receive supplies.

 

May 2012

 

Final Exam week is May 19 to 25.  The Student Health Services Personal Crisis Counselor is available each week, on varied days and times, by appointment.   If the Health Services Personal Crisis Counselor is not available, we will direct and refer the student to the Counseling Center where there are several personal 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!