May 2025 | May is Mental Health and Skin Cancer Awareness Month
PULSE AT IVC | MAY 2025 EDITION |
Transferring to a Four-Year University or College? |
The IVC Health and Wellness Center can help you navigate required immunizations for transferring to a four-year college or university. We offer select vaccines and lab tests at low cost.
Call 949-451-5221 to schedule a free consultation.
|
|
|
Mental Health Awareness Month |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are struggling with your mental health, we are here for you at the IVC Health & Wellness Center. We have mental health therapists available for short-term therapy. To schedule an appointment, call 949-451-5221.
|
|
|
Skin Cancer Awareness Month |
Did you know that the most common cancer in the United States is skin cancer? About 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day—but it’s often preventable.
Protect your skin with these sunscreen tips:
|
-
Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ when outdoors
- Wear sunscreen daily—even on cloudy days
- Reapply every two hours or after swimming/sweating
|
Have questions? Call the IVC Health and Wellness Center at 949-451-5221 to schedule an appointment and learn more about prevention.
|
|
|
HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS
|
|
|
FENTANYL TEST STRIPS/NARCAN AVAILABLE |
In compliance with the Campus Opioid Safety Act, the IVC Health and Wellness Center is providing free Narcan and fentanyl strips to students upon request. Stop by the IVC Health and Wellness Center or Campus Police to pick up a free kit and education materials. Learn more about the signs of an overdose and how to take action.
|
|
|
FREE SPIKED DRINK TEST KITS |
The IVC Health and Wellness Center and Campus Police offers free spiked drink test kits to students, in accordance with Assembly Bill 1524. These kits include tests for Ketamine, GHB, and Rohypnol, as well as a drink cover, to help promote student safety. Stop by the IVC Health and Wellness Center or Campus Police to pick up a free kit and educational materials. Supplies are limited, so be sure to pick one up soon.
|
|
|
FREE FLU SHOTS FOR STUDENTS |
It's not too late to get your free flu shot at the IVC Health and Wellness Center! Flu shots are available while supplies last and are by appointment only. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today to stay healthy this flu season!
|
|
|
OPT-OUT WARNING
Please note that unsubscribing from any emails coming from ivcinfo@ivc.edu will also exclude you from other important messages and announcements from the college, including messages from Admissions and Records, and Financial Aid. For questions, please email ivcinfo@ivc.edu.
|
|
|
Manage your preferences | Opt Out using TrueRemove™
Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.
View this email online.
|
5500 Irvine Center Dr. | Irvine, CA 92618 US
|
|
|
This email was sent to .
To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.
| | |
|
|
