2016 News Archives

	Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies The holidays offer a time for us to relax and reset for the new year. The holidays can also offer a time for temptation; a… more »
	Clinic Awarded Funding for Life-Saving Medication Nearly 29,000 Americans died in 2014 year from prescription opioid overdose. Unintended drug poisoning has surpassed automobile collisions as the leading cause of accidental death… more »
	Time to Get a Flu Shot! Flu season is here, and it’s time to get a flu shot! The flu (or influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.… more »
	Are You Sleepy? Sleep Tips for Overall Health When we feel like there isn’t enough time in the day for us to get everything done, when we wish for more time, we don’t… more »
	National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance held to highlight the importance of vaccinations. National Immunization Awareness Month was established to encourage people… more »
	Introducing Dr. Rita Beckford as Medical Director Recently, Dr. Rita Beckford, medical director of Georgia State University’s Student Health Clinic, was interviewed regarding her background in medicine and her vision for the… more »
	Quick Tips: Stay Active This Summer With summer approaching, many of us think about getting into shape. Being physically active not only helps people look good, it can also make them… more »
	National Women's Health Week National Women’s Health Week is this month! The goal is to empower women to make their health a priority. The week also serves as a… more »
	Zika Virus Infects Travelers Popular destinations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America, the Pacific Islands and Mexico currently have outbreaks of Zika virus which has prompted the more »
	Be Safe on Spring Break: Know Your STI Status According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), college students increase their drinking by up to… more »
	National Eating Disorder Awareness Week National Eating Disorder Awareness week is February 21-27. It’s important to know about healthy eating and what you, as a student, should be striving for… more »
	Be Your Own Health Advocate As a college student, you might be new to making your own decisions in terms of healthcare. For many students, parents and other family members… more »
	The Effects of Rest on College Students: Are You Getting Enough Sleep? The average college student only gets around six hours of sleep per night. Recent research on college students and sleep indicates that insufficient sleep impacts… more »
	Get Tested for STIs! Eighty percent of all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caught by individuals around the world have no symptoms at all. Some STIs do produce visible symptoms.… more »
	Nutrition Services Success Story Sarah, a 19 year old student at Georgia State University, is currently having issues adapting to living on her own away from her family. Due… more »
	Get Your Flu Shot! Time to Get Your Flu Shot! It is flu season and time to get your flu shot. The flu (or influenza) is a contagious respiratory… more »