A Few of Our Past Events - Student Health Center

Clear the Air at Ohlone - November 1-15, 2007

Ohlone is celebrating it's 4th year as a smoke free campus. Starting November 1, volunteers and smoke free advocates will be handing out reminders to those who may not know or have forgotten about Ohlone's smoke free policy.

The event will culminate on November 15 with the Great American Smoke Out. The Student Health Center will be serving breakfast items in the quad and have a drawing for a "cold turkey". Information will be available to those who want to quit smoking or help a friend or family member quit.

Got Blood? Donate It!

Ohlone Student Health Center and the American Red Cross Blood Drive. Wednesday, October 31, 2007 (Halloween!) from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the Cafeteria, Building 5, Second Floor.

Call the health center at (510) 659-6258 for questions or to schedule a donation time or log on to www.beadonor.com and use sponsor code: Ohlone. All donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt!

[Photo courtesy of Ohlone College Theatre Department.]

Anxious and Overwhelmed by Life’s Daily Demands?
National Depression Screening Day can help!

• Wednesday, October 10, 2007
• 10:00am - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Student Health Center, Building 16
• Questions? Call (510) 659-6258 / TTY (510) 659-6219

People say college is supposed to be “the time of your life”.  You meet friends, and have the freedom to do what you want.  BUT, for many, college life can be difficult, because there is so much to juggle.  Many students are left feeling stressed, anxious, disconnected and alone.

Ohlone College is on a campaign and joins National Depression Screening Day to educate everyone that help and support are available.  No one needs to suffer in silence or alone.

If you are feeling sad, angry, stressed, weepy or tired and can’t stop worrying…, or maybe you haven’t been feeling quite yourself lately, and you’re blue and just want to talk…. Or, you are fine, but you know a friend who is feeling out of sorts…drop by the Student Health Center, building 16 to participate in free, confidential, education and screenings for a range of common emotional conditions that are often misunderstood and or overlooked.

Or go to www.depression-screening.org for an online screening.  Bring the results to the Health Center for scoring by a counselor who will provide information and support.

FUN STUFF AVAILABLE FOR ALL WHO DROP BY!!! Coffee Coupons! Stress Balls! Fun Bubbles!

Spring Health Fair - April 18

Free health screenings provided by Washington Hospital, fitness testing by Ohlone's Wellness & Athletics, and community health information.

• Wednesday, April 18, 2007
• 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Building 1 Lobby

Sponsored by ASOC and Ohlone Student Health Center.

Spring Blood Drive - March 13

• Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• 9:00am - 3:00pm
• in the Cafeteria: Building 5, Second Floor

To sign up: Register at the BeADonor website (use code OHLONE), come to the Student Health Center in Building 16, or call (510) 659-6258. Sponsored by the American Red Cross.

Coming March 1 to a computer near YOU! ACHA / NCHA Survey

2800 randomly-selected Ohlone students will be asked to complete a FREE online health survey! Those 2800 students will receive an email with a link to the survey which can be taken between March 1 and March 23 - and will have 50 (yes, FIFTY!) great prizes!

The survey will assess the health of the Ohlone College campus. It will take about 20 minutes to complete and you can qualify for a drawing to win one of 50 prizes, such as...

• Free iPod
• Coffee cards
• Bookstore coupons
• Fresh and Natural Coupons
• Amazon.com gift certificates

The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is provided by the American College Health Association (ACHA).

Sexual Responsibility Week 2007

• Sex in the Quad
  (sex information, that is, and free stuff)
  Monday, February 12
  11:00am - 1:00pm
  In the Quad

• Condom Cafe by Dr. Sex
  Tuesday, February 13
  12:00pm (noon) - 2:00pm and 4:00pm - 5:00pm
  Room 5209
  Free Food Provided!

• Free & Anonymous HIV Testing
  Tuesday, February 13
  11:00am - 2:00pm
  Student Health Center, Building 16
  (more info)

• Kiss & Tell
  Casual or Committed... 10 questions to ask your partner. Tabling event, free condoms & kisses!
  Wednesday, February 14
  11:00am - 1:00pm
  In the Quad

Presented by Ohlone Student Health Center and ASOC.

Great American Smoke-out - "Cold Turkey" Breakfast

• Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
• Time: 8:00am - 10:00am
• Place: Quad

• Be smoke-free for a day, a week, a lifetime!
• Come out and grab a free ‘quit kit’ for yourself or your friends & family
• Free juice & muffins
• Enter in our drawing for a free ‘cold turkey’
  (All you need is to tell us what Ohlone’s smoking policy is!)
  (Hint: Ohlone is a smoke-free campus.)

National Depression Screening Day - October 5, 2006

• What: National Depression Screening Day
• When: Thursday, October 5 from 10:00am to 2:00pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm
• Where: Student Health Center, Building 16

Anxious and Overwhelmed by Life’s Daily Demands?

National Depression Screening Day can help!

People say college is supposed to be “the time of your life.” You meet friends, and have the freedom to do what you want. BUT, for many, college life can be difficult, because there is so much to juggle. Many students are left feeling stressed, anxious, disconnected and alone.

An estimated 19 million American adults suffer from depression or a combination of anxiety and depression. National Depression Screening Day is held each October to educate people of the fact that it is possible to virtually eliminate the emotional and physical symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. National Depression Screening Day is designed to call attention to the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders and to promote prevention, early detection and treatment of prevalent, under diagnosed and treatable mental health disorders. The emotional and physical symptoms of depression and anxiety can negatively impact college success, personal/family relationships, work performance, and life activities.

Some symptoms include:

• An unusual loss of interest in pleasurable activities previously enjoyed
• Unusual trouble sleeping or eating
• Fluctuation in mood between feeling overly energetic to sad and hopeless
• Feeling keyed up and anxious all the time
• Nightmares or reoccurring thoughts of something that happened in the past.

On Thursday, October 5, between 10:00am and 2:00pm AND 4:00pm and 8:00pm, individuals can come to the Ohlone College Student Health Center (Building 16) and participate in the screening. Rosemary O'Neill, MFT, Coordinator of Personal Counseling Services, and Sally Bratton RN, FNP, Director of the Student Health Center, will provide education, support and referral resources (on campus or within the community) to those who take the brief screening assessment.

Allow 20-30 minutes for the actual screening process.

Personal Counseling Services are available to all currently enrolled Ohlone College students. Services are free and confidential. 8-10 sessions of short term counseling or life coaching sessions are available to those who want the support to maintain focus, balance and success. For more in depth support, referrals to community resources are provided.

If you cannot attend depression screening at Ohlone, go to www.depression-screening.org for an online screening. Bring the results to the Health Center for scoring by a counselor who will provide information and support.

Sexual Responsibility Week/National Condom Day -
Tuesday, February 14, 2006

In the Quad with representatives from Tri-City Health Center and the Ohlone College Student Health Center. Games, prizes, and True Love packets. Free HIV testing in the Health Center, Building 16 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Sponsored by the Ohlone Student Health Center and ASOC.

Annual Ohlone College Health Fair - Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Lobby of Building 1 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Representatives from Washington Hospital, American Cancer Society, American Lung Association, Health through Art, Tri-City Health Center Teen Clinic and HIV services, Ohlone Fitness Center, local chiropractic clinics, and many more.

Get your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, and fitness level checked all in one place.

Download the Spring Health Fair flyer (PDF) (view with the free Adobe Reader software).

Sponsored by the Ohlone College Student Health Center and ASOC.

Flu Shots

Flu vaccine is now available until the supply runs out. Please call (510) 659-6258 to make an appointment.

• Student Health Center, Building 16
• Cost: $15 for students; $20 for staff. Please bring exact amount or checks.

Fall Blood Drive - October 27, 2005

• When: Thursday, October 27, 2005
• Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Where: Cafeteria, Building 5

To sign up: Register at the BeADonor website (use code OHLONE), come to the Student Health Center in Building 16, or call (510) 659-6258.

This event is sponsored by the Ohlone Student Health Center and ASOC.

National Depression Screening Day - October 6, 2005

Anxious and Overwhelmed by Life’s Daily Demands?

National Depression Screening Day can help!

People say college is supposed to be “the time of your life.” You meet friends, and have the freedom to do what you want. BUT, for many, college life can be difficult, because there is so much to juggle. Many students are left feeling stressed, anxious, disconnected and alone.

Ohlone College is on a campaign and joins National Depression Screening Day to educate everyone that help and support are available. No one needs to suffer in silence or alone.

If you are feeling sad, angry, stressed, weepy or tired and can’t stop worrying..., or maybe you haven’t been feeling quite yourself lately, and you’re blue and just want to talk... Or, you are fine, but you know a friend who is feeling out of sorts... drop by the Student Health Center, Building 16 to participate in free, confidential, education and screenings for a range of common emotional conditions that are often misunderstood and or overlooked.

Or go to www.depression-screening.org for an online screening. Bring the results to the Health Center for scoring by a counselor who will provide information and support.

• What: National Depression Screening Day, Thursday October 6
• Where: Student Health Center, Building 16
• When: Thursday, October 6 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

For additional information, call (510) 659-6258 or TTY (510) 659-6219.

Fun stuff available for all who drop by!

Spring Blood Drive - April 26, 2005

• When: Tuesday, April 26, 2005
• Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Where: Cafeteria, Building 5

To sign up: Register at the BeADonor website (use code OHLONE), come to the Student Health Center in Building 16, call (510) 659-6258, or watch for tabling in the quad or at the Student Health Fair on April 20, 2005.

There will be a few drop in times available. We are aware that at the last blood drive there was some confusion about appointment and drop in times. We have addressed this issue and will make every attempt to honor your scheduled time. Thank you very much. This event is sponsored by the Ohlone Student Health Center and ASOC.

Sexual Responsibility Week 2005

Presented by the Ohlone Student Health Center, ASOC, and Tri-City Health Center. [Printable PDF flyer (view with the free Adobe Reader software).]

"Let's Talk About Sex"

• Tuesday, February 8
• 12:15pm - 12:55pm
• Place: Student Health Center, Building 16
• Speaker: Rosemary O'Neill, MA, MFT
• Refreshments provided!

Sexual Health Spot in the Quad

• Tuesday, February 8, 10:00am - 12:00pm (noon)
• Wednesday, February 9, 11:00am - 1:00pm
• Thursday, February 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

National Condom Day / Valentine's Day

• Monday, February 14
• 11:00am - 1:00pm
• Place: Quad

Free & Anonymous HIV Testing

• Tuesday, February 8
• 11:00am - 2:00pm
• Place: Student Health Center, Building 16

100 People 100 Days

Who:

A team of 100 students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

What:

The team is working together to promote and educate about Ohlone’s smoke-free policy.

Why:

To promote the health and safety of the Ohlone community. Smoking is the #1 preventable cause of death in the US and secondhand smoke is as harmful as actually smoking.

When:

August 16- November 18, 2004, culminating on the day of the Great American Smoke-out with the 4th STARSS Fun Run and a party sponsored by the President’s Office.

If you would like to be a part of the valuable team and campaign, please contact the Student Health Center in building 16. Your support will be a valuable contribution to Ohlone. (Download the printable flyer (PDF).)