TFC Wellness Word

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

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