Health Centre now open for clinics

trevor.kenney — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:18:14 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Health Centre is offering a pair of clinics in advance of opening for full-time services beginning Sept. 7.

Two clinics, Tuesday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, kick off the fall semester. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Health Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Located in the Students' Union Building (SU020, 403-329-2484), the Health Centre offers a variety of services to students, staff or faculty of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge.

Following is a brief summary of the many services offered.

Physician clinics – we can do annual physicals for both men and women, STI testing, birth control options and prescription renewal.

Dietitian services – If you have any specific dietary concerns or needs, Diane Britton RD is here in the Health Centre to assist you.

Psychiatrist services – Those having difficulty coping in this new environment or who have issues that are already being treated; counselling services or one of the staff doctors can assist with these needs and refer to our on-campus psychiatrist if necessary.

Chiropractor services – Dr. Douwer is available every Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning. Please call 403-329-2484 to book an appointment. Charges do apply.

Massage Therapy – Jarvis Larson is available Thursday mornings. Once again, charges do apply.

Nurse Services – If you have health concerns, are in need of information or just want to speak with a nurse, call 403-329-2484 and book an appointment to see either Lori Weber or Dianne Carter.

Library project aimed at reducing stress

trevor.kenney — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:15:59 +0000

Students zonked out from studying in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Library can take a break in a new Stress-Free Zone on Level 11 (L1114).

Nightly, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Dec. 21, students can take a break, have a snack, watch a movie, play a game or maybe even get a free massage.

In addition to Library Administration funding, several campus offices have pitched in with information, giveaways, and tips for students on how to be stress-free during exams.

Since the Library is open almost as late as most fast-food restaurants – extended hours run until 11 p.m. during exams – the Stress-Free Zone is an innovative idea that Library staff had only previously read about in U.S.-based library journals.

"We see our students get more and more caught up in the stress of studying as exams start to hit, and the Library is where a large number of them wind up cramming," says Nicole Eva, a Library staff member and the main organizer of the Stress-Free Zone.

"This idea is in place at a number of American universities, and we thought we'd give it a try this year."

The space is decked out with a projection screen TV, games, cards, healthy snacks and, on certain evenings, campus massage therapist Jarvis Larson, who is on hand to deliver short duration massages to students who've been hunched over a computer for hours.

"If this space proves to be a hit with the students, we'll certainly consider it for next term," Eva says. "This is a pilot year for this activity, so feedback and opinions are always welcome."

Visit the Library website to learn more about extended hours and other services available to students: http://www.uleth.ca/lib/
Student Study tips: http://www.uleth.ca/ross/counselling/study_skills_handouts.html

UNews - Jarvis Larson

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