For Parents and Family
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Make a plan. This is an exciting but stressful time. A plan will help to decrease the anxiety and stress that is involved with starting a new life chapter.
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It is important to know your health insurance information. What area hospital and providers are covered by your insurance? Where can you fill prescriptions?
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Help your son or daughter locate the local Emergency Room and Urgent Care.
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Keep in contact. Talk about both academics and their social life on a regular basis.
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Make sure your student is up-to-date on his or her immunizations. Fill out the student health form prior to admission.
For Students
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Stress and anxiety are some of the biggest health-related problems reported by students.
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Don’t skip classes and try to stay caught up in class.
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Set aside time for yourself.
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Get your sleep, exercise, and eat right.
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Don’t procrastinate.
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Stay organized.
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Deep breathe or get a massage.
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Talk to people about your stress.
- Use the resources available on campus if you are starting to become stressed out or fall behind. (Academic Advisor, ARC, Counciling Services)
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Exercise, check out the Mathy Center.
- Stop the spread of illness.
- Wash your hands.
- Cover your cough and sneeze.
- Don't share cups/utensils/toothbrushes/water bottles.
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Don't skip meals.
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Keep some healthy snacks in your backpack.
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Learn how to get enough Sleep
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Try to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
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Turn off/down the brightness of electronics an hour before going to bed. The light can disrupt your ability to fall asleep.
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Try to only use your bed for sleep and not lounging.
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Try to keep regular sleep patterns.
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Get into a routine before bed.
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Exercise at least five hours before bed. Don't Exercise two hours before bed.
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Try not to nap longer then an hour or close to bedtime.
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Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine at least five hours before bed.
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Avoid all nighters.
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Locate Viterbo Health Services on campus. Student Development Center Room 3.
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Know where to locate the local Emergency Room and Urgent Care.
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Know the resources Viterbo has available by exploring Health Services.
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Participate in on campus health events
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Lunch N learn
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Community Health fair
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Mathy Center Wellness Programs
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Alcohol use.
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Remember that Not Everyone Drinks
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The perception is that everyone is drinking but Viterbo’s statistics show 14.2% don’t drink.
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Close to 80% drink three to five days in a month or less.
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Participate in Weekends at VU activities, for an alcohol-free alternative.
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Viterbo Safety Tips
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Keep your VITNET contact information up-to-date.
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Check VU Today everyday for what's happening on campus.
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What to Bring to Stay Healthy in College
- Know your health insurance. Have the information accessible. Know where your insurance covers locally.
- A small first aid kit can come in handy.
- Bring and use a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Consider taking a multivitamin.
- A humidifier, especially for the winter and in the residence halls.
- Nonslip shower footwear.
- Hand sanitizer
- Sunscreen
- If you take prescription medication bring a lock box for safe storage.
- Bring some general medications
- Ibuprofen
- Tylenol
- Cold and cough medicine
Contact Sue Danielson, RN, at Health Services at 608-796-3806 for any questions.