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Getting ready to move out? Safely dispose of unused or expired medication

Medication take back is now everyday at Student Health. You can bring any unused or expired medication for safe disposal to Student Health Services in the Student Wellness Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also pickup medication disposal bags to take with you for free at the Student Wellness Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/30/getting-ready-to-move-out-safely-dispose-of-unused-or-expired-medication/

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Stay up on your health

The Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA on campus supports your physical and mental health needs. Student Health Services serves all students and treats your medical concerns. Visit studenthealth.wichita.edu to learn more and schedule an appointment. Counseling and Psychological Services offers mental health resources to all Shockers through its …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/09/health/

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Dr. Jessica Provines

Dr. Jessica Provines, assistant vice president for wellness, chief psychologist with Counseling and Psychological Services, was featured in “Colleges confront a big mental health challenge: Phone use” in University Business.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/dr-jessica-provines/

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Week 3 | Dealing with Depression: Feeling Blue?

Introduction It's normal to feel down once in a while, but if you're sad most of the time and it affects your daily life, you may have depression. Depression does not discriminate. It does not care who you are, where you are from, or what you look like. It doesn’t even care how old you are. Knowing more about depression can help you understand your feelings …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/covid-19/care-talk/depression-week3.php

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Shocker ID perks: Campus Recreation

All students with a Shocker ID get automatic memberships to Campus Recreation. What’s that mean for you? You have access to a wide range of wellness and recreation facilities in the Heskett Center, including five courts for basketball, volleyball or badminton; an indoor swimming pool; racquetball and squash courts; F45; esports computers; and much more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/07/shocker-id-perks-campus-recreation-2/

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Suzanne Hawley appointed as CAPS first faculty fellow

…as the first Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) faculty fellow. Hawley has supported the efforts of CAPS through numerous works, including an evaluation of the Mental Wellness in the Classroom Cards and the submission of a manuscript for publication investigating the effectiveness of the #WeSupportU: Preventing Suicide Training. Her expertise…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/suzanne-hawley-appointed-as-caps-first-faculty-fellow/

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Support student mental health

Please join Counseling and Prevention Services in support of Wichita State University students’ well-being by participating in the #WSUWeSupportU Classroom Wellness study for the upcoming fall 2021 semester. Instructors who participate will receive weekly activities and corresponding instructions to engage in activities designed to increase mental wellness, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/support-student-mental-health/

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President Muma launches Rick Rewards with surprise visit to SHS, CAPS

The staff at Wichita State’s Student Wellness Center and Counseling and Prevention Services received cookies as the first Rick Rewards presentation on Monday, Dec. 13. Rick Rewards is a new program by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of a member, or members, of the campus community. The Student Wellness Center was selected as the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/13/president-muma-launches-rick-rewards-with-surprise-visit-to-shs-caps/

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October 2025 Newsletter

…FOR STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY AND TOP-DOWN PROTEOMICS PI/Department: Alexandre Shvartsburg, Chemistry Sponsor: Natl Science Foundation Amount: $531,256 BOOSTING CAMPUS IMMUNITY: WELLNESS CHALLENGE INITIATIVE TO INCREASE STUDENT VACCINATION RATES AMONG ON-CAMPUS STUDENT RESIDENTS PI/Department: Heather Stafford, Student Affairs Sponsor: American College Health …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-10-Newsletter.php

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Week 2 | Coping with Isolation: Connecting the Dots

Introduction Terms like social distancing, social isolation, seclusion, and quarantine have become part of our everyday vocabularies since the onset of COVID-19. If you’re naturally an introvert, you may be more comfortable being alone or having limited social interactions, but miss the freedom of going to your favorite places. If you’re naturally an…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/careteam/covid-19/care-talk/isolation-week2.php

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March myShockerhealth newsletter is now available

Check out issue 15 of the myShockerhealth newsletter. Monthly, the Student Health newsletter provides relevant health information and wellness tips for WSU students and staff. International Day of Happiness Digital detox Altitude sickness Oral health Medication refills at SHS Employee Corner Healthquest newsletter Healthquest physicals and labs at SHS You…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/16/march-myshockerhealth-newsletter-is-now-available/

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Student Affairs department highlight: Student Health Services

…health care to WSU students for over 80 years. Currently enrolled students have access to all the services available at Student Health, located in the Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center. Recently, a new WSU Staff/Faculty Acute Care Clinic was implemented at Student Health, where evaluation and treatment of acute illness and injuries (non-work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/student-affairs-department-highlight-student-health-services/

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MyShockerHealth Newsletter: Issue 15

MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 15 • March 13, 2026 Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter! March is a busy month every year! Mid-terms, spring break travel plans, student organization leadership elections, graduate school applications and GRE or other graduate school testing and finally, graduation and future planning causes everyone to stress out!…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studenthealth/newsletter/03-01-26_issue_15.php

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MyShockerHealth Newsletter: Issue #7

MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 7 • June 23, 2026 Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter! It is June, yes, I am behind getting a newsletter out this month! Are we busy at Student Health? You bet! Summertime brings new concerns and challenges; ticks and mosquitoes, skin care, outdoor recreation, severe weather, are just to name a few! Links to the most …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studenthealth/newsletter/06-26-25_issue_7.php

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MyShockerHealth Newsletter: Issue #8

MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 8 • July 25, 2025 Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter! It is July! Summer is more than ½ over, but don't be sad because this next academic year is going to be great! Of all the overwhelming news coming out on a day-to-day basis, it might be hard to stay positive. Just remember what the great Charles Barkley says "I…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studenthealth/newsletter/07-25-25_issue_8.php

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February myShockerhealth newsletter in now available

Check out issue 14 of the myShockerhealth newsletter. Monthly, the Student Health newsletter provides relevant health information and wellness tips for WSU students and staff. Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Month Cervical cancer awareness Shocker Alert System Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Influenza in Kansas Earwax Employee Corner EAP services WSU …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/16/february-myshockerhealth-newsletter-in-now-available/

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Take advantage of November HealthQuest events

…“Living Simply: Simplify Your Life” — 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Register for the webinar. Take advantage of some of the on-demand and online options to earn HealthQuest credits. Online Wellness Assessment: You can earn 10 credits for completing this assessment. 2022 HealthQuest program overview video and quiz: You can earn three credits for watching this video and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/take-advantage-of-november-healthquest-events/

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Wichita State’s Christopher Leonard named KBOR Staff of the Year | Wichita State News

…care Since stepping into the role of director in July 2023, CAPS has expanded applied learning opportunities, addressed pay inequities and fostered a wellness-focused workplace culture. These efforts have reduced staff turnover, shortened wait times and allowed students greater access to therapy. “While I'm proud of these accomplishments, what means the most…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/10-oct/KBOR-leonard_2.php

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MyShockerHealth Newsletter: Issue 20

MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 20 • September 2026 Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter! And.....the winner is.......SHS celebrating our 100th year anniversary!!!! (Did that sound Emmy Award worthy?) Student Health Services has had amazing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurses and business operations support staff over the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studenthealth/newsletter/9-2026_issue_20.php

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Flu vaccines are still available at Student Health Services

… but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. The Student Wellness Center is open for walk-ins 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/05/flu-vaccines-are-still-available-at-student-health-services/