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Get the Shot Not the Flu
Getting a flu shot this year is more important than ever as Public Health Experts predict an increase in upper respiratory illness this fall; meaning that they anticipate to see more influenza, strep throat, colds, and other ear, nose, and throat infections. Why is...
Stay Safe this Labor Day
With the upcoming Labor Day weekend and increasing cases of COVID-19, it’s important to stay safe all weekend long by masking up, backing up, washing up, and even vaxing up. Here’s some tips to keep in mind as you are planning for your 3-day long weekend. Stay Home...
Your Guide to Face Coverings during a Pandemic
Wearing a mask can help prevent you and others around you from getting sick. Throughout the past few years, we've seen mandates been lifted and put back in place depending on COVID-19 case loads. Although there aren't any current mandates in place, there may be times...
Vax to School
Minnesota is the front runner in vaccine efforts in the Midwest with nearly 70% of the statewide population have received at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccine, it’s easy to think everything COVID-19 is behind us. As the new Delta variant has emerged...
Warrior Dash Virtual 5K
Walk or run at your own pace with the Warrior Dash Virtual 5K! WSU Health Advocates are teaming up with the Gym Buddy Program for our annual 5K. This event will take place from August 23rd–28th follow along on social media for more event updates and details. If...
PRIDE: Your Guide to STI’s
You may remember that awkward day in health class when you learned about the reproductive system, but did they teach you about LGBTQIA+ sexual health needs as well? Most often the answer is no as there’s a huge lack in sexual education during primary education–and an...
PRIDE: Your Guide to Safe Sex
Preventative Safe Sex Measures There are many tools to use to ensure that you are engaging in safe sex. Sex is supposed to be fun and enjoyable, using condoms, lube, and other toys can help enhance the experience as well as keep you safe. There are many different...
PRIDE: Your Guide to Consensual Sex
Copyright ©2015 Emmeline May and Blue Seat Studios The messages around safe and consensual sex are consistent regardless of how you identify or your sexuality. The concept is quite simple: yes means yes and no means no. Asking for consent can feel awkward at first,...
Your Guide to Understanding Health Insurance
One of the more confusing parts of adulting is understanding your health insurance. Many students are included in their parent's health insurance until the age of 26. For those who are turning 26 soon, or that have recently lost their health insurance coverage, you...
How to Make Everyday Earth Day
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling aren’t going to cut it if we want to make it to the year 3000 where we all hope to be living underwater (as the Joe Bros put it). At this rate, after watching Seaspiricy on Netflix, we will be in submarines with thousands of dead...
