Loyola University Chicago
Wellness Center
News
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Apply to become a Wellness Advocate!
The Wellness Advocates are looking for new members for next year! Wellness Advocates are volunteer peer health educators who are passionate about healthy lifestyles.Applications are due March 13th!
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Apply to become a Body Project facilitator!
The Body Project is recruiting for new student facilitators! We are looking for students who are passionate about positive body image and would be willing to lead workshops for their peers. Applications are due March 11th.
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Group Counseling Offerings
The Wellness Center offers a variety of groups throughout each semester that are free and open to all LUC students. Here is the list for all groups being offered this Spring at the Wellness Center.
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Flu Information and Prevention
There have been confirmed cases of the flu virus in Chicagoland. Please read about how to protect yourself from the flu and stay healthy this winter.
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Mumps
For information on mumps, its symptoms, and ways to prevent it, read the mumps FAQs.
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Meningococcal disease
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has created a brochure for college students and parents on the causes of and ways to prevent meningococcal disease (ie. meningitis).
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Meet the Staff!
The staff at the Wellness Center are committed to helping students stay physically and emotionally well during their college experience. Read more about our staff's credentials and backgrounds!
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Resources for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
The confirmation hearings and eventual appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court have brought up difficult to navigate emotions in many people, both for survivors of gender-based violence and those who have not experienced this type of violence. Coupled with the #MeToo movement, these recent events have created more conversation about sexual assault and harassment, including many survivors sharing their own stories. This can be empowering, as well as potentially stir painful memories. To learn more, please click the photo above.
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Immunization requirement in 2 steps
All full-time Loyola students must complete the two-step process to verify proof of immunity. Step 1: Enter your immunizations on LOCUS. Step 2: Submit your official immunization record to the Wellness Center via fax, mail, or in person.
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In Crisis? Get Help now!
Please see here for a list of emergency mental health resources for LUC students.
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Wellness Center Mental Health Resources (non-emergency)
Need to make a Wellness Center appointment for counseling? Get more information here!
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DACA
The Wellness Center wishes to express our solidarity and support for members of our community who are covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. We are aware that information and misinformation in the news media and public discourse around this topic can be highly distressing. Please contact the Wellness Center if you wish to speak with a counselor about coping with the many factors involved in this issue. For assistance in finding support,students can contact Wellness Center social worker Dianna Stencel,LCSW, at 773-508-2544,and destence@luc.edu. Also, we encourage you to review this fact sheet so that you remain fully informed of your rights.
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App
"Here for You" Smart Phone App
The Wellness Center has an app called "Here for You" that offers access to information and resources on dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault for assault survivors, friends, and others.
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Featured
Loyola has a new therapy dog on campus!
Ashlar is a certified therapy dog who joined the Wellness Center team in September. Come visit him at his Ask Ashlar sessions!
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