by Amy Nelson | Jan 27, 2022 | COVID-19, Feature Post, Wellness Blog
What to Expect When Getting Vaccinated You may be wondering what to expect when getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Besides side-effects, you may be wondering what happens before, during and after your appointment. Before making a vaccine appointment, investigate the...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 6, 2021 | COVID-19, Wellness, Wellness Blog
COVID-19 has impacted all parts of our lives, especially college party culture. Although vaccination rates have increased across the state, we still need to stay safe this homecoming as we are not a fully vaccinated campus–at least not yet. It’s important to...
by Amy Nelson | Aug 18, 2021 | COVID-19, Wellness, Wellness Blog
Within just a few months of mask mandates being lifted, they are slowly being put back in place to keep ourselves and others safe. Winona State has issued a mask mandate to ensure a safe and healthy return this fall. This is mask mandate happened because we are...
by Amy Nelson | Apr 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Feature Post, Wellness Blog
When to get a COVID-19 Test If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call Ask-A-Nurse at 507.457.2292 and self-report. From there, you will receive further testing guidance. If you have come in close contact with the virus (being within 6 feet for 15...
by Amy Nelson | Nov 18, 2020 | Wellness Blog
We are heading into the long haul this winter with temperatures dropping forcing us to move indoors, we are facing more limited options to gather safely and quite frankly-ways to keep us entertained and sane over break. Holiday Gathering Safety Considerations for...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 30, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Whether you are learning remotely or on-campus, you are probably worried about having close contact with others. However, there are certain criteria or situations that qualify contact as “close.” Close contact is defined as being within six feet of a...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Wondering what to do this Halloween? Here are some way you can celebrate the holiday and reduce your risk for getting COVID-19. Low Risk Carve Pumpkins Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household (or with neighbors or friends outside) at a safe...
by Amy Nelson | Oct 16, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Having a personal bathroom is ideal because it provides the most amount of protection against contracting COVID-19. On the other hand, sharing a bathroom with others is considered a form of close contact. This means that if you share a bathroom with roommates,...
by Amy Nelson | Sep 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Feature Post, Wellness Blog
I get it: at some point, you need to leave your room to run essential errands. We’ve all got to do it. But before you head out the door, here’s what you need to know about the risk. Low Risk – Contactless Delivery Getting your essential needs delivered right to your...
by Amy Nelson | Sep 21, 2020 | Wellness Blog
Let’s talk about sex. Having sex is your choice. You should never feel pressured or rushed into having sex. Always make sure to ask for consent from your partner. Consent is a verbal agreement between people about how and when they’re comfortable with being...
