February 4, 2020
Featured this month:
- Update: Novel Coronavirus
- Fighting flu season
- Key aspects of a healthy relationship
- Reproductive health services
- Upcoming wellness events:
- Returning to sexual intimi-tea: A healing workshop
- Body Positive Brandeis workshop: The words we say
- Leadership opportunities:
- BTW: Bridge to Wellness
- Community Engagement Ambassador Program
- Campus happenings:
- Namaskar Divine Mindfulness: Overcoming negative emotions
- Pal-entine's day
- Vaping focus groups
- Zen Zone
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Update: Novel Coronavirus
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The situation related to
2019 Novel Coronavirus continues to evolve and was recently declared a global health emergency
. Visit the
Health Center's website
for the most up-to-date information that has been sent to the campus community.
Please call the Health Center with questions and concerns at 781-736-3677. Anyone needing additional support should utilize the
Support at Brandeis
website to locate the best resource for your concerns.
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Protect yourself and your friends from the flu and other viral infections! As we enter peak cold and flu season, take action against getting sick with these simple tips:
- Get your flu shot: The best protection against the flu is a flu vaccine. It takes approximately two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body to protect against flu virus infection. Visit the Health Center's walk-in hours to get your flu shot!
- Maintain good hygiene: Wash your hands before eating, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and disinfect surfaces (phones, keyboards, etc).
- Eat a balanced diet: Stay hydrated and incorporate nutrient-dense and vitamin-rich foods into your diet to support a healthy immune system.
- Exercise regularly: Exercise helps reduce stress and promote disease-fighting white blood cell activity to fight the cold and flu.
- Get enough sleep: Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night to help the body fight infection by regulating the immune system.
Staying healthy is super important for a productive and successful semester! Implement these techniques into your daily routine to help your body fight against getting sick.
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by Luna Kim, '20, HAWP Intern
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Key Aspects of a Healthy Relationship
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Relationships are an important part of life. Here are some aspects to consider when thinking about a healthy relationship—whether it is a friendship or romantic relationship.
- Respect: Both people should be respectful to each other and respectful of the other’s time, needs, and privacy.
- Honesty: Being honest about your thoughts and feelings as well as what you want from the relationship can help clear things up for you and the other person.
- Trust: It’s extremely important to build trust in the relationship so that both people can feel comfortable and secure.
- Communication: Communication is key—it can help you to resolve conflicts as well as encourage and support each other.
Relationships are essential in all stages of life, and evaluating your own relationships can ensure that you are treating both yourself and the other person well. Everyone deserves to feel safe and valued!
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Reproductive Health Services at Brandeis
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The Health Center offers a multitude of sexual and reproductive health services. Below is a brief list of some of the available services; a full list of services can be found on the
Health Center website.
- Free condoms: FREE external/male condoms are available in the waiting room of the Health Center.
- Contraception: If you are sexually active but do not intend to get pregnant, the Health Center staff can prescribe birth control and help you to decide what method may work best for you.
- Emergency contraception: Emergency contraception can be taken to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse and can be taken up to five days after intercourse. Plan B and Ella One are available at the Health Center during walk-in hours.
- Routine screening and preventative care: The Health Center offers a variety of routine assessment and screening services.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing: If you would like to be tested for an STI, call 781-736-3677 or visit your secure patient portal to make a confidential appointment.
- Services related to sexual assault: Following an incident of violence, survivors may have questions and needs regarding STIs, emergency contraception, and other medical concerns. The Health Center provides non-judgmental, confidential services for survivors, as well as referrals to other support services on and off campus.
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Returning to Sexual Intimi-tea: A Healing Workshop
The Prevention, Advocacy & Resource Center(PARC) and Student Sexuality Information Service (SSIS) will be holding a workshop/discussion about returning to sexual intimacy after experiencing violence. Activities will include small group discussions, presentations, and grounding exercises. We will also be drinking lots of tea so make sure to BYOM (Bring Your Own Mug)!
Wednesday, February 26 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
SSIS room, SCC 328
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Body Positive Brandeis: The Words We Say
Join the conversation about body positivity at Brandeis! This spring there will be
three Body Positive Brandeis workshops
open to the community. At each workshop, we'll engage in conversation and interactive activities around a specific body im
age topic.
This is a great way to learn more about the
Body Positive Brandeis program
and leadership opportunities on campus.
The topic for February is "The Words We Say." We'll discuss the research on "fat talk" and its impact on our body image and health behaviors.
February 27: The Words We Say
March 19: Topic TBD - stay tuned!
April 23: Topic TBD - stay tuned!
Thursday, February 27 from 6 pm - 7 pm
Shapiro Campus Center Multipurpose Room
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BTW is hiring new peer educators for the 2020-2021 academic year.
BTW: Bridge to Wellness
peer educators are
paid
student leaders supervised by the Office of Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP).
The position has been posted on the student employment portal in
Workday.
Applications are due Sunday, February 16, 2020.
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Apply to be a PAID
Community Engagement Ambassador
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- Friday 2/7 at 3 pm in SCC 314
- Tuesday 2/11 at 5 pm in SCC 313
- Drop-in Application Workshop: Friday, 2/28, 2-4 pm in SCC 227
Applications are due Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11:59pm.
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Namaskar: Divine Mindfulness
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Every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Dharmic Prayer Space
(Third floor of the Shapiro Campus Center)
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Join PARC's Wellness Wednesday to celebrate friendships and engage in self-care!
Wednesday, February 12
Time and Location TBD
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The Office of Health and Wellness Promotion (HAWP) is conducting
confidential
focus groups to inform future health promotion programs and campaigns.
Focus groups will be held:
- Friday, Feb. 7 from 12-1 pm
- Monday, Feb. 10 from 5-6 pm
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 12-1 pm
All undergraduate and graduate students who vape (nicotine and/or THC) are welcome.
Participants will receive a
$10 Hannafords gift card.
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The Brandeis Zen Zone is a collaboration between students and the Center for Spiritual Life to engage in rotating mindfulness and contemplative practices.
Mindfulness fosters awareness, presence, focus, and more openness to ourselves, others, and new experiences.
Zen Zone is open to all experience levels of meditation and mindfulness practice. Please note that the time is subject to change.
Tuesdays at 4 pm
& Thursdays at 12 pm
Usdan Peace Room
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Follow @BrandeisWellness!
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Brandeis Health Center
781-736-3677
After hours consultation:
781-239-1948
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed Mondays from 2-3pm
Walk-In Hours:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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B
randeis Counseling Center
781-736-3730
After hours consultation:
781-736-3785
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday & Friday:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed daily from:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Urgent Walk-In Hours:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Health & Wellness Promotion
781-736-3678
Get Support
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