News

• Become a Loyola Sexual Assault Advocate

  Seeking current sophomores, juniors, and graduate students! Interested in volunteering as a Loyola Sexual Assault Advocate and receiving course credit for the training? Check out this spring 2020 course!
  
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  Immunization clinics during Fall break!

  Get up to date on your immunizations during break! Book an appointment on our website for immunizations, there are available appointments at WTC on Monday the 7th and LSC on Tuesday the 8th.
  
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  Pride Health Day is October 15th!

  The Wellness Center is holding an event on the 15th to highlight LGBTQIA health resources both on and off campus for LUC students. There will be a resource fair from 10-1 in Damen MPR South and a panel from 6-7 in the Damen Den.
  
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  Responsible Alcohol Consumption around Halloween

  If you choose to drink this Halloween, remember you are not an invincible superhero! Please practice safer drinking practices like pacing drinks and alternating with water.
  
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  E-cigarettes: Information and Potential Risks

  E-cigarettes/vaping is an emerging trend and there is a lot that is still not known about its short and long term health effects. You can learn more here about e-cigarettes and the risk they may pose to young adults.
  

• Alcoholedu and SAPU for new students- Part 2 due November 15th

  Part 2 of these courses will be sent out on October 13th. Please take this short survey to complete the course!
  
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  Alcohol and Other Drug Resources

  The Safety Net website contains resources for students and parents on alcohol and other drug policies, education, and places to go for assistance.
  
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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. Check out our Fall 2019 group offerings!
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  Measles: What You Need To Know

  The 2019 measles outbreak in the US reminds us of the importance of getting vaccinated. Please see here for more information on measles, the symptoms, and how it is spread.
  
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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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  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.
  

• 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.