Autumn Quarter | Week 2 October 7, 2024
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Here are some important resources to help you take care of your body as you pursue your “life of the mind”:
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The Student Wellness Portal – make health appointments through Student Wellness here
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Student Wellness: Eligibility and Insurance Coverage Info – all covered services are free to UChicago students, even if they do not have USHIP
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773.834.9355 (Nurse Advice Line) – call during business hours for free medical advice, no USHIP required
- HealthiestYou – 24/7 telehealth access, free to students with USHIP
- Nutrition Info - countless resources for eating well from Nutrition.gov
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Nearby pharmacies – for when you need prescription or non-prescription medicine
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wellness.uchicago.edu – Student Wellness home page
- 911 – call in the case of a medical emergency
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Highlighted Event: Empowered LGBTQ+ Health
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| Empowered LGBTQ+ Health
Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 12:30-1:30 PM
LGBTQ Lounge, CI+I, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Come learn about LGBTQ+ health services offered through Student Wellness and develop your strategy for taking the lead on your health. Topics include preventive health, sexual health, gender affirming care, mental health, and more. Providers will be available to share information and answer questions in a conversational setting. Light refreshments provided. Register here!
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For this week’s study break quiz, find out which healthy food you are based off your personality.
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| Video of the Week:
The Effect of Food on Your Brain
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This week’s video is a dive into the fascinating connection between food and your brain and ways to nourish our brains.
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Buddy Up offers graduate and professional students the opportunity to join a network of peers who want to meet with students across campus. Students are paired with a new buddy every two weeks and receive a free coffee voucher to a student center café to connect with each other. Register here or email Carolyn Banner with questions.
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Join Student Wellness for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga class that will ease tension and melt your worries away. Classes are free and open to all levels of experience and props and mats are provided. Please come in comfortable clothes and dress in layers.
Class is held on Mondays from 3-4pm in the Student Wellness Multipurpose Room. (840 E. 59th Street)
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Let's Talk provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential consultations with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. No appointment is necessary. In-person sessions are held throughout Autumn Quarter on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays in a variety of locations on campus!
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UChicago Student Wellness
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