Physical Health
What does it mean to be physically healthy? Being sufficiently healthy to be able to carry out the important tasks in life now and into the future. We have many resources for you to help on your journey to physical health.
Exercise & Sleep
Workouts for College Students (PDF): Find out how you can fit exercise into your busy schedule.
Sleep Tips for College Students (PDF): Between classes, finals, and campus life it can be hard to get a good nights sleep. We have tips that can help.
Eating Healthy
Food Insecurity (PDF): If you or someone you know struggles with food insecurity we can help connect you with resources.
Obesity (PDF): Understanding obesity and tips to make a change.
Fiber and Nutrition (PDF): Learn more about easy ways to tweak your diet to add additional nutrition.
Reading Food Labels (PDF): Learn how to read food labels to ensure you know what you are really eating.
Understanding Food Labels (PDF): Learn how to understand what food labels mean & how to maximize your nutrition.
Sexual Health
Making Decisions About Sex (PDF): Take charge of your sexual health and make the right decisions for you.
Get Yourself Tested (GYT): Be proactive with your sexual health and get tested for STIs and HIV.
Wondering if it could be more than just your hormones? Find out more about Endometriosis and PCOS and check your symptoms.
Smoking and Vaping
Stop Smoking (PDF): The HALT method for smoking cessation.
Quitting Vaping (PDF): Find out how you can quit when you are ready.
*Not available on all plans, please consult your school’s page and click on “View Your Insurance Plan Details” link
Where To Go For Help
The best place to start is at your campus health center. If you need additional help or resources please use Provider Search or Teladoc (PDF)* for 24/7 response.
*Only available on those plans that include Teladoc.
Telemedicine: Your plan also includes access to telemedicine. Use Provider Search to find providers that use telemedicine to meet with you via phone or online.
Informed Health Line: Offers 24/7 access to nurses for students (PDF).
United Way 2-1-1
www.211.org
Phone: Dial 2-1-1
2-1-1 connects callers to health and human services information and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Information and resources may be provided for a variety of needs including mental health, basic needs, and disaster assistance. Dial 211 from your cell phone to speak with a trained information and referral specialist. Calls are routed to service centers based on your geographic location. You may also search online for resources.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
www.hrsa.gov
Phone: 1-877-464-4772 (TTY: 711)
HRSA works to improve access to health care. The HRSA website has information on finding affordable healthcare, including health centers that offer care on a sliding fee scale.
SupportGroups.com
www.supportgroups.com
This website provides a broad spectrum of open board forums on topics regarding addiction, relationships, stress, mental health disorders, and grief. To gain access, please visit their website and create a member name.