Upcoming Events
Take Back the Night Schedule of Events
Current information on all events and activities related to Take
Back the Night, including the Clothesline Project, discussion
pre-forums and post-forums, and the submission of anonymous
narratives for reading at the march, can be found at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/weswell/tbtn_october2006.htm.
A very brief summary of events:
Wednesday, October 18 ~ Queer, Student of Color and Men's Pre-Forums
(various times and locations)
Thursday, October 19 ~ Take Back the Night Rally & March and
Post-March Debriefing Sessions
Friday, October 20 ~ Post-Forum for Friends & Partners of Survivors
Check the Take Back the NIght website for current information on all
events and contact information for the organizers.
Flu Vaccine Clinic for Students
Monday, October 30 ~ 12:00pm to 4:00pm AND Tuesday, October 31 ~
4:00pm to 7:00pm ~ Campus Center
Health Services is once again sponsoring their annual flu vaccine
clinic for students. Complete details can be found at:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/healthservices/ofnote/flu04.html
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Announcements
October Condom of the Month
The WesWELL Condom of the Month is the Kimono original
lubricated condom. This is a latex condom with a straight shaft that
is form-fitting with a reservoir tip. Extra sensitive, strong, and
20% thinner than other standard condoms. Stop by the WesWELL
Resource Library, located in the Davison Health Center Room 204, to
pick up your sample (and plenty of other resources) today!
HIV Testing at Health Services
The Davison Health Center continues to offer HIV testing
services separate from other testing services. Students who want to
be tested for HIV without testing for other sexually transmitted
infections can make an appointment with Allison Knauerhase, HIV
Counselor on Wednesdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Please call the
Health Center at 685.2470 to schedule an appointment.
Tips for a HealthierU
October 11 is National Coming Out Day! Check out the Human
Rights Campaign's Resources on coming out:
http://www.hrc.org/Template.cfm?Section=Coming_Out&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=27259
Getting a backache from long hours in front of your computer or
from that heavy backpack?
Check out these links on Back Health & Posture:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/weswell/atoz_topics/atoz_back_posture.html
Bad breath. No one wants to talk about it, but it's a reality.
Here's some great tips for dealing with it from Go Ask Alice! at
Columbia University:
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1189.html
Quote of the Week
"Be careful about reading health books. You may die
of a misprint." ~Mark Twain
Healthy Dose of Info
Most people get chapped lips from time to time . Dry,
cracked or sore lips can interfere with many daily activities, such
as smiling, kissing, eating and talking. Lips may become chapped
for a variety of reasons. These include:
- Exposure to wind, sun, and cold, dry air
- Obstructed breathing, such as in allergic rhinitis, which can
force you to breathe through your mouth
- Contact dermatitis due to irritants or allergens in cosmetics
or skin-care products
- Certain medications, such as those used to treat acne
- A habit of frequently licking your lips
- Dehydration
To treat or prevent chapped lips, consider these tips:
- Use an oil-based lubricating cream, such as Aquaphor Healing
Ointment, or lip balm containing petrolatum or beeswax.
- Apply lip cream, balm or lipstick before going out in cold,
dry weather. Reapply several times while outside.
- Choose a lip cream or balm that contains sunscreen. Sun
exposure contributes to chapped lips.
- Avoid licking your lips. Saliva evaporates quickly, leaving
lips drier than before you licked them.
- Avoid using a flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick
your lips.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Dehydration can
contribute to chapped lips.
- Use a humidifier at home to keep air moist.
If chapping is severe and self-care measures don't seem to help,
consult your doctor. Rarely, persistent chapped lips may indicate an
underlying problem, such as dermatitis.
~ From the Mayo Clinic:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chapped-lips/AN01440
For more information on Wesleyan's health offices, visit:
WesWELL, the Office of Health Education ~
www.wesleyan.edu/weswell
Health Services ~
www.wesleyan.edu/healthservices
Office of Behavioral Health for Students ~
www.wesleyan.edu/obhs
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Health Education. Please direct any feedback or suggestions to Lisa
Currie, Director of Health Education, at lcurrie@wesleyan.edu or
685.2466.
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