Guest Voice: Get the facts, not the flu
Influenza, most commonly known as the flu, is a potentially serious disease. According to reports released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) over 80,000 Americans died of the flu […]
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Guest Voice: What’s in your medicine cabinet?
I was recently watching a documentary on prescription medication and was shocked by some of the information shared. The documentary highlighted the connections between addictive prescribed medications, the national opioid […]
Elephants in the room — We should learn to talk about the difficult topics when it comes to mental health
A few weeks ago, Vandal Health Education hosted Fresh Check Day on campus, a mental health fair held on campuses across the country. I facilitated the Elephant in the Room […]
Guest Voice — Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check Day is just about here. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 Vandal Health Education will be bringing this celebratory fair-like event to our campus. There will be […]
See for yourshelf — UI Campus Dietician gives grocery store tours to students
University of Idaho Campus Dietician Marissa Rudley gave a tour to 10 UI students at The Moscow Food Co-op.
Moscow’s outside appeal — Get outside for Earth month by walking, hiking and biking
As the weather is starting to get more spring-like, students and community members are spending more and more time outdoors, so it is fitting that April is Earth month. Getting […]
Get talking, get tested — Celebrate Get Yourself Tested month by checking for STI’s
April is the Centers for Disease Control’s Get Yourself Tested month. I’m not talking about checkups at the doctor for the common flu — I am talking about testing for […]
Stress no more — Manage stress in healthy ways as the end of the semester approaches
The end of the semester is in sight, which means final exams are approaching and projects are due. Students may be feeling especially tired and stressed, maybe even irritated and […]
A different kind of class — Program allows instructors to schedule presentations for class sessions they would miss
Professors typically avoid canceling class when they can, though sometimes it can’t be helped. But thanks to the Don’t Cancel Your Class program, students can still receive meaningful education during […]
A safe place for health — Vandal Health hosts the Health Hut event around campus to promote healthy habits
During January, health is a goal for many students coinciding with various new year resolutions. University of Idaho Vandal Health Education offers health recourses to students to help them achieve […]