News
2011 News
NOVEMBER 2011
Bronco HealthAdvisor
Now Available
Learn about sexual health in an anonymous, secure environment. Resources are personalized to your individual circumstances—providing you with the most relevant, useful information. Visit the site and create your own login.
For more information, contact the Office of Health Promotion and Education at (269) 387-3263.
Sindecuse Supports Soccer
Join us for home games at
the
WMU
Soccer Complex
on Parkview Ave—FREE
Dear health and soccer fans, did you know both WMU Men's and Women's Soccer teams were national championship runners up for the 2010 season? We'd like to invite you to a series of home games in support of these teams (and their tremendous talent). Go Broncos!
Counseling Services
Professional Guidance for Personal Work
Counseling Services help students effectively deal with personal concerns that inhibit emotional well being, academic performance, and success.
http://www.wmich.edu/counseling/
OCTOBER 2011
Sindecuse Supports Soccer
Special Offer
As if the live soccer action wasn't exciting enough—the first 100 fans to the following games will receive a (free) limited edition watter bottle! 
Poster Downloads:
On-site Chair Massage
A convenient new service for faculty & staff.
The office of Health Promotion and Education is pleased to announce on-site chair massage is now available to faculty & staff. If you are a WMU benefits-eligible employee, your insurance benefits may cover the already reasonable cost; so be sure to check your plan! You will be able to relax and rejuvenate in the convenience of your own office or conference room, with your choice of a 15- or 30-minute session.
And when you decide to schedule an appointment, why not ask a few others if they would like to do the same? Our certified massage therapists will be glad to accomodate your friends and colleagues just before or after your scheduled time.
Call 387-3263 to schedule.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Wildlife Advisory
Kalamazoo, MI — Canadian geese from a nearby gaggle have been sighted loitering near WMU Sindecuse Health Center, in a concerted effort to secure territory adjacent to Goldsworth Pond. Occupation of the pond remains a contentious subject for the geese, with other rival species vying for dominance. Although they generally demonstrate a high tolerance for people, geese may vocalize if approached. It is acceptable to discourage them from the premesis so they do not linger.
We advise you to exercise caution in the event you should encounter the geese, as the adjacent parking lots and walkways have been vandalized by their feces. WMU Landscape Services and other personnel have been notified and are instrumental in cleaning the walks for the safety of visitors and patients.
To report goose defecation on Health Center premesis, please contact the Health Center building coordinator at (269) 387-3283.
Visit the Goldsworth Geese Facebook page for more information.
Sindecuse Health Center is not responsible for the content or views expressed on the Goldsworth Geese Facebook page.
Have you seen our banner?
BEFORE
AFTER
Dear whomever removed one of our banners from the Intramural Field fence,
We are flattered you enjoyed our banners so much you decided to take one for yourself. In fact, we will be happy to give you the other banner so you will have the entire message. Please stop by the health center and inquire at the welcome desk. This way, you will not have to cut it from the fence as you did the first one. We hope to see you soon!
Thank you,
—Sindecuse Health Center
Affordable Care Act provides
new health coverage options
Graduating? You may be eligible to remain on your parents’ health insurance plan
On April 20, 2011, Education (ED) Secretary Arne Duncan and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius launched a new initiative to help educate graduating college and university seniors about their new health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to the new law, many young adults will be eligible to remain on their parent’s health insurance plan until their 26th birthday.
Recommended: Understanding the Affordable Care Act (Introduction)
It is estimated that approximately 1.2 million young adults may be eligible to stay on their parent’s health plan, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. In the past, many young adults were removed from their parent’s health plan when they graduated from college.
For more information, visit
July 2011
Update: July 11, 2011
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Geniene Gersh, who has joined us as our new Director of Counseling Services.
Open Registration for CPR Classes
Learn how to save a life in an emergency.
Friday, July 15
Basic Life for health care providers.
Classes are $45 for students and faculty/staff.
Read on for more details.
April 2011
How was your last visit?
Complete our patient satisfaction survey.
Let us know your thoughts! You could win some pretty nice prizes; e.g. we have two half-hour table massages and four $20 Textbook Alley gift cards to give away (randomly) to those who complete the survey. Sound good?
I would like to take the survey.
MARCH 2011
America the Beautiful
Film showing at Little Theatre, free of charge
This award-winning documentary about cultural obsession with women's physical appearance, especially weight loss, will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the Little Theatre at Western Michigan University.
documentary website: http://www.americathebeautifuldoc.com
Second Screening at K
The film also screens free of charge at Kalamazoo College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in the recital hall of the Light Fine Arts Building. There's a handy map here.
How to stay warm in frigid weather
We’re really enjoying temperatures above 40º!
http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/news/2011/02/003.shtml
February 2011
Inclement Weather Alert
for February 2, 2011
By now you have probably heard we have some serious weather heading our way (i.e. blizzard warning), so we just wanted to tell you about how that affects our hours of operation. To avoid any speculation:
IF Western Michigan University is closed,
we will be open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Otherwise it's business as usual (you know, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.).
Stay warm and be safe, WMU!
JANUARY 2011
Can we help you keep any resolutions?
Whether you’re improving your diet, upgrading a personal fitness routine, or just getting started, we have resources to help point you in the right direction. Know any tobacco users trying to quit? We can help with that, too. Just keep us in mind for any health-related topics and have a healthy new year!
Flu/Meningitis Immunization
If you haven’t already...
Walk-in immunizations are available at the Health Center. Just bring your WMU ID card.
What are the contents of the flu vaccine for 2010?
The flu vaccine is an inactivated immunization and contains protection against three viruses: 2009 H1N1, H3N2, and an influenza B virus.
Source: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Special Hours
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Western Michigan University conscientiously recognizes the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which is observed on the third Monday of January each year.
We will be closed Monday, January 17.