Health and Prevention Information
Get Your Health On... Every healthy choice leads to another!
Good sleep- "Sleep is the golden chain that ties our health and our bodies together." -Thomas Dekker Sleep makes you smarter and refreshes your mind ... www.sleepfoundation.org
Real food- Your body needs good fuel to function well. Aim for sufficient water to quench thirst, 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily, lean protein, healthy fats, and include high fiber whole grains. www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
Clean hands- Protect yourself from colds, flu, and other illnesses by frequent hand washing especially before handling food, before eating, and after using the bathroom. www.healthfinder.gov
Move It, Exercise is Medicine- Increase movement in ways you enjoy to increase energy, speed up your metabolism, boost immune function, enhance heart health, decrease pain, and maintain a normal weight. www.healthfinder.gov or sign up for a physical education class.
Weight management- Our nurse practitioner or RN can help you plan a strategy to achieve healthy size. www.ChooseMyPlate.gov , (909) 384-4495 for individual appointment.
Healthy mind- Tend to your emotional health…if you are anxious or depressed. Check your Head Space-Neck Up Check Up U-lifeline Self Evaluator online or text SBCCD to START 741-741.
Manage your stress level, get sleep, know your limits, speak up, stay positive, and get help if you are anxious or depressed. Mental health is critical to your success. www.halfofus.com, www.healthfinder.gov, www.life-linegallery.org, OR call Suicide Prevention Life Line at 1(800) 273-8255
See and hear how others are dealing with stressing out at www.halfofus.com
It’s Okay if you’re not Okay, get help if you need it. www.eachmindmatters.org
Birth control- Don't let an unplanned pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection interfere with your life and academic success. Visit bedsider.org, for information or come to student health services.
Protect you private spaces. Don’t let…..success. www.bedsider.org/methods
www.cdc.gov/STI www.Webmd.com/sex www.womenshealth.gov www.Kidshealth.org/teens-sexualhealth
Smoking cessation- Individual assistance with smoking cessation is available any time with the RN or the nurse practitioner by appointment. Call 1 800 No-Butts for free help and support.