Measles: What You Need to Know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, and college students are in one of the highest risk groups of people who still get the disease–and often suffer more complications as well. The...
View ArticleImmunization Month
There are three threats to your education here at Boise State that can be prevented with simple vaccines. The first is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain that often is fatal even if...
View ArticleHey Mister, Is It Time For A Check-Up?
At Boise State University Health Services, we’re celebrating Men’s Health Week June 13-19, 2016, which is the week leading up to Father’s Day. Stop by the Health Center for a FREE BLOOD PRESSURE...
View ArticleFlu on Campus
Health Services has seen an increase in influenza (“flu”) cases on campus in the past week. This observed increase coincides with state and local trends as well. Cases on campus appear to be sporadic,...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month
To increase awareness and help prevent heart disease and its effects, Health Services is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Health Services will provide free blood pressure screening during...
View ArticleTraveling? Know About Zika Virus
What is Zika Virus and Why is it Important? Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red...
View ArticleCervical Awareness Month
Are you a woman between the ages of 21 and 64? January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Boise State University Health Services wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical...
View ArticleThe Flu is On-Campus
Health Services confirmed the first case of influenza (‘the flu”) on campus on November 9, 2015. At this time there is no evidence of a widespread outbreak on campus, but Health Services will continue...
View ArticleIs it a Cold? Or… is it the FLU?
This time of year, chances are that someone in your class or at work is sniffling, sneezing or coughing. Is it a cold? Is it the flu? How do you know what it is and if you should be around others?...
View ArticleGastrointestinal Illnesses on Campus
As the weather turns cooler, and people are indoors more, we see an increase of illnesses on campus. This includes colds, the flu, and illnesses that cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Almost all...
View ArticleNational Immunization Month
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View ArticleSalmonella Cases in Treasure Valley
Since Monday, June 9, 2015, Central District Health Department (CDHD) has received almost 30 reports of individuals testing positive for Salmonella. This is much higher than expected for this time of...
View ArticleHealth Services for Kids
University Health Services is now offering medical services for children of students, faculty and staff. Staffed by board certified Family Physicians and Family Nurse Practitioners, Health Services...
View ArticleFlu on Campus
Health Services has seen an increase in influenza (“flu”) cases on campus in the past week. This observed increase coincides with state and local trends as well. Cases on campus appear to be sporadic,...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Month
To increase awareness and help prevent heart disease and its effects, Health Services is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Health Services will provide free blood pressure screening during...
View ArticleTraveling? Know About Zika Virus
What is Zika Virus and Why is it Important? Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red...
View ArticleCervical Awareness Month
Are you a woman between the ages of 21 and 64? January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Boise State University Health Services wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical...
View ArticleThe Flu is On-Campus
Health Services confirmed the first case of influenza (‘the flu”) on campus on November 9, 2015. At this time there is no evidence of a widespread outbreak on campus, but Health Services will continue...
View ArticleIs it a Cold? Or… is it the FLU?
This time of year, chances are that someone in your class or at work is sniffling, sneezing or coughing. Is it a cold? Is it the flu? How do you know what it is and if you should be around others?...
View ArticleGastrointestinal Illnesses on Campus
As the weather turns cooler, and people are indoors more, we see an increase of illnesses on campus. This includes colds, the flu, and illnesses that cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Almost all...
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