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MEDICATION SAFETY 101

MEDICATION SAFETY 101 Medications are wonderful scientific creations that treat all types of illnesses and conditions. They are specific chemicals made for specific purposes. And, if they are prescribed by a healthcare provider, are ordered for a specific person. It is important to know how to properly take medications. Below are 10 reminders for your safety. 1.      Follow the instructions on the label: whether prescription or over-the-counter (OTC). Research has been done to determine how take medications for the best response. Example: If you are instructed to avoid food when taking or take with food, follow the instructions. 2.      Do not take anyone else’s prescription meds or give anyone your prescription meds. Prescriptions are prescribed for a specific person for a specific reason. Doctors have lots of education and have more knowledge than you do. Don’t take it into your own hands. Not to mention…it is illegal. 3.      Store your medications in a safe place. E
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How to be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE HEALTH LITERACY The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. How many of you know: •        What a deductible is? •        What an EOB is? •        What preventative screenings should you as a college student/young adult have? How often? What do they screen for? •        Why do you have to have certain immunizations when you are admitted to college? Navigating Health Insurance Why do I need Health Insurance? •        It is a way to affordably cover healthcare costs •        It is a way to avoid extreme healthcare costs •        It is a way to prepare for unexpected healthcare costs MUST-KNOW TERMS In order to make an informed decision, it’s important to understand what you are being offered in exchange for your monthly premium. Before we examine your options in detail, let’s take a mome
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FLU PREVENTION 101

Colds, strep and flu are here! Follow these basic steps to help avoid getting and passing these bugs: - Clean Your Hands! Hand sanitizer or soap & water. -Clean high touch surfaces with antibacterial products. -Eat a Balanced Diet! Add vitamin C, zinc, immune boosters. -Drink Water! 8 glasses a day. -Cover your Coughs and Sneezes—into the bend of your arm. -Get Plenty of Sleep! -Stay out of class/work if you have a Fever. Return when you have been Fever-Free for 24 hours. -Treat symptoms: acetaminophen or ibuprofen, decongestants, cough suppressants, chicken soup . -See a Dr. if you have a fever 101 or higher, if you can’t keep anything down or if your symptoms are not gradually improving. - Get A FLU SHOT! It’s not too late!! TFC FLU SHOT CLINIC Friday, October 4   9am-1pm    Student Center Cost for Students: $25 (contact Health Services with insurance questions) All Students who receive a Flu Shot will be entered in a draw
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Choices From the time my 3 kids were young, they heard my husband and I say to them “it’s all about the choices you make.” They probably got tired of hearing that, but it is very true. From the friends you choose, to the food you eat, to the games you play, to the time you invest in your relationship with God. The list goes on. You can make choices that promote a healthy well-being in body, mind and spirit or you can do things that mark the road to stress and illness Now that you are in college, many of you are away from home for the first time. FREEDOM!! It’s a time for learning new things and exploring new experiences. However, it’s also a time for being wise about and responsible for the things you learn and explore. All decisions have consequences. Coming from a health perspective, how much you sleep, what you eat, if you are a couch potato, etc. can set the tone for your physical and mental well-being for the rest of your life. Many choices set you up for a life o
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Welcome!

Welcome to the TFC Student Wellness Center's  Wellness Word ! The purpose of Wellness Word is to publish health promotion and health literacy information for our campus community. We hope you will find this helpful in your endeavors to be more educated about your health in order to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Watch for a new entry each month.  We will also advertise health and wellness events being held on campus. We are open to suggestions regarding health topics to research and publish. Let's learn together and become better stewards of God's gift of health! Proverbs 16:16 How much better to get  wisdom  than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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