Research demonstrates that healthy students are successful students. Healthy Husky efforts could include information, interaction, and awareness about the benefits of stress management, healthy eating, getting the flu shot, mindful behaviors and smart choices about alcohol, and other drugs, including tobacco to name just a few.

1. We encourage you to…
We want you to enjoy your time at Bloomsburg University (BU); have fun, get involved,
and succeed in your academic endeavors.
This new environment does come with temptations—to be lazy, overeat unhealthy foods,
use alcohol and drugs, and explore socially and sexually.
You might also have an increase in your stress level—living with a roommate, balancing
your academic and social life…and maybe a job and other activities.

2. What’s A Healthy Husky?
A Healthy Husky is a BU
student that strives to
maintain health and
wellness in order to
achieve student
success.
They are educated and
motivated to adopt
healthy behaviors.
What does a Healthy Husky look like?
Well…they look like YOU!

3. YOU can be a HEALTHY HUSKY by
following simple tips regarding:
• Self-care
• Sleep
• Physical Activity
• Nutrition
• Vaccinations
• Mental Health
• Sexual Health
• Safety and Security

4. Self-Care
Prevent colds, flu and stomach illnesses.
Remember to…
• Wash your hands
• Cover your cough
• Sleeve your sneeze
• Seek self-care items in the
Health Center, if needed.
• Get a FREE FLU Shot
from the Health Center

5. The Student Health Center
324 Kehr Union Building—570-389-4451
Caring. Professional. Convenient.
The “walk in” Self-Care station offers FREE:
• Over the counter cold medications
• Tylenol
• Antibiotic ointment
• Adhesive Bandages
• Condoms (2 per student)
• Common cold comfort kits
• Self Care Pamphlets
• All students can receive health care on campus through the health center.
• Staffed by a physician, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietician, health educator.
• Not a “walk in” clinic; make an appointment (Hint: Call early in the morning)
• No show fees will be charged to your account for missed appointments.
• Caring Communities provides monthly STD/HIV testing.

6. Support for Success—Health Educator Visits
• 20-40 minute meeting with the Health & Wellness
Educator
• Designed to assist you in making a plan to achieve
your health and wellness goals.
• Ease your transition into college life.
• Improve your daily living.
At the visit, you may discuss sleep, exercise, and
stress management.
• You will set some goals.
• Design a plan to achieve those goals.
• Learn about available resources that will help you
make changes to improve your health and
wellbeing.
Make an appointment at the DAWN office, 570-389-4980

7. Sleep TipsLack of sleep can make you sluggish and have trouble concentrating, participating in class and
taking tests. It also can affect your ability to make decisions, and it increases the risk of injury
and accidents.
 Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night.
 Power naps (20-30 minutes only) can help during the day.
 Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time
each morning.
 Stick to a sleep schedule.
 Make sure your room is a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment,
which is neither too hot or too cold.
 Use ear plugs and an eye mask if you have to.
 Make sure your bed is comfortable and use it only for sleeping and
not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to
music.
 Remove all TVs, computers, and other "gadgets" from the bedroom.
 Avoid large meals before bedtime.
 Avoid caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants in the afternoon.
 Avoid pulling “all nighters” to study or do projects, as they really
mess up your sleep routine. Work with academic resources to plan
your time more effectively.
 See a Healthcare provider if you are having ongoing difficulties with
sleep.

8. Physical Activity
(150 minutes/week)
You don’t have to go to the gym to get physical activity (although BU boasts a state-of-
the-art Rec Center). You can also walk to class instead of driving, take the stairs instead of
the elevator, and get involved in all sorts of BU activities like intramural and club sports.
Just keep moving…to improve your health AND lower your stress!

9. Nutrition (Food!)
Plan to eat healthy meals
regularly throughout
the day to keep your
energy level up!
Eat to fuel your body AND brain:
• Fresh fruits and veggies
• Lean protein sources
• Whole grains
• Watch the sugar, salt and fat.
• Drink water instead of soda, juice or coffee/tea.

10. Vaccinations
Before you come to campus for the school
year, make sure you are up to date with
your immunizations including, but not
limited to:
• Chicken Pox
• Meningitis
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis
• HPV
• Influenza (“the flu”)—Remember to get
one at home if you can!
Roongo gets his FREE FLU SHOT every year
at one of our Flu Shot Clinics!

11. Mental Health
Everyone gets stressed, anxious or “blue” at some points in life. Stress can be
good for you when it motivates you to finish a paper or study for a big exam.
Simple things you can do to manage stress:
• Regular physical activity
• Healthy eating
• Healthy sleeping routine
• Do stress reduction activities (look for these special
programs and events at BU).
• Talk to a trusted family member or friend.
• Avoid using alcohol and drugs to cope.
However, if stress causes so much anxiety that it
affects your college success, it’s time to seek help.

12. The Center for Counseling & Human Development
• Free with Health & Wellness Fee
• Confidential
• Professional counselors
• Resources and referrals
• Counseling and support groups
• Schedule an appointment OR
• Come in during “walk-in” hours
• Monday-Friday 1-2:30 p.m.
240 Student Services Center—570-389-4255
Counselors are trained to be supportive, relate to others, and be sensitive to a client’s
background and life experiences. They help to support your academic success, health and
wellbeing.

13. Sexual Health
Nearly half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) diagnosed
each year are among young people aged 15–24 years...college age. (CDC)
If you choose to be sexually active, protect yourself and your partner(s) from STDs!
• FIRST, Get tested & treated for STDs
• Use “barrier protection” correctly and
consistently EVERY time you have sexual
contact!
• Barrier protection includes condoms,
female condoms and dental dams.
• Safe sex supplies are available at the
Health Center.

14. Safety & Security
• BUDDY UP! When you are out, hang with friends
you trust! It will lower your risk of being the
victim of theft, assault, etc.
• Walk in well-lit areas.
• Lock your doors (to your room, house, car, lockers,
etc.) Theft is quick and easy if doors are left
unlocked.
• Use the emergency call boxes (pictured to the
left) to directly link to the University Police in the
case of emergency or to report criminal activity.
• Safe Escort service is provided by the University
Police, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., by calling from a call box
or ext. 5000.

15. Check out the Husky Safe App!

16. Safety Reminders
• You must be 21 years of age to legally consume alcoholic beverages.
If you choose to drink…
o Pace yourself/determine a drink limit ahead of time
o Eat before you go out and during the party
o Have a bottle of water between drinks
o Hold onto your drink at all times. Date rape drugs are hard to detect.
o Don’t drink and drive or ride. Pick a Designated Driver.
o Avoid drinking games and “Jungle Juice” (a mixture of different
alcoholic beverages). Both make controlling your alcohol intake
very difficult.
• CONSENT IS CRITICAL!
o Sexual violence refers to sexual activity when consent is not obtained or not given
freely.
o Consent is a “yes” that is agreed upon by both parties, is clearly understood, freely
given (never forced or pressured), and is never assumed or implied. Touching
requires consent.
o Consent can be withdrawn at any time (i.e. anytime during sexual activity).
o Lack of a “no” or lack of physical resistance does NOT mean you have consent .

17. DAWN—Alcohol, tobacco and
other drug prevention services
253 Student Services Center—570-389-4980
DAWN focuses on helping students fully understand how a choice to use alcohol and
other drugs can affect their health, academic performance, career and legal standing.

18. Educate. Motivate. Advocate.
The Husky PAWS (Peer Assisted Wellness Services) are
students who are trained to educate peers with accurate
and up-to-date information about various health issues
that affect student success.
The Husky PAWS educate students about alcohol and other
drugs, including tobacco, sexual health, mental health
(stress, anxiety, depression, etc.), healthy eating and
physical activity, general health (wash your hands, get
some sleep, cover your cough, etc.) and any other health
and wellness topics that may affect student success at BU.
You will see the PAWS on campus at informational tables
where educational games and handouts are supplied for
students. They are also available for presentations in the
classroom, at student organization and club meetings, and
the residence halls. Overall, the PAWS promote the concept
of holistic health and a lifestyle conducive to wellness.
The Husky PAWS

19. Healthy Husky Resources Review
Student Health Center
324 Kehr Union Building (KUB);
570-389-4451
www.bloomu.edu/health
Health and Wellness Educator
Kristi Hammaker;
114 Elwell Hall (ERH);
570-389-4934 (Staff)
570-389-4980
(Student appointments)
khammaker@bloomu.edu
The Center for Counseling and
Human Development;
240 Student Services Center (SSC);
570-389-4255
www.bloomu.edu/counseling
DAWN—Alcohol and Other Drugs
(AOD)
Margarete Hahn, AOD Coordinator,
253 Student Services Center (SSC);
570-389-4980;
mhahn@bloomu.edu
www.bloomu.edu/dawn
BU Healthy Husky
HuskyPAWS@bloomu.edu

20. www.bloomu.edu/health-wellness
Welcome to BU!
Thank you for reviewing this presentation!
For more information on College Health and
Safety, check out this website:
www.cdc.gov/features/collegehealth