October 7, 2010
Flu shots offered
As the temperatures cool down, the number of instances of colds and flu begin to rise. Stay healthy this fall and winter by getting a seasonal flu vaccination.
Health Services at The University of Western Ontario is offering free flu vaccination clinics to students, faculty and staff. Student vaccination clinics will be held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 7; Tuesday, Oct. 12; and Thursday, Oct. 14 by appointment only. Faculty and staff can drop-in to the clinic to get vaccinated 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15. Future dates will be scheduled.
Bring ID and a health card to the appointment.
While flu cases have been reported in the community, Student Health Services director Shelagh Hodson says there has not been an increase on campus. Vaccinations for H1N1 influenza are not being offered this year.
In order to prevent the spread of the flu virus, use proper hand washing techniques, cover the nose and mouth area when coughing or sneezing, and use hand sanitizer. Those who are sick are encouraged to stay at home.
Hockey hero to speak
Sami Jo Small played hockey with the boys as a young girl because that was the only option available to her. At age 34 her hard work, love of the game, and dedication to sharing her passion with others has won her three Olympic medals, five World Championships, and the role of vice chairman of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL).
In a lecture of Brescia University College’s Sophia Series, Small will be sharing A Vital Lesson in Leadership: Embracing your role on the team with a community audience that will include young female hockey players in the London Devilettes Girls Hockey Association. The lecture will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the St. James Building. Admission to the event is by donation and parking is free. For more information about the iWIL lecture of the Sophia Series, please visit https://www.iwil.ca
Study seeks youth
Do you know someone between 10-17 years of age who is overweight or obese? If so, they may benefit from participating in the Adolescent Fitness Assessment Program at The University of Western Ontario. The study will assess changes in fitness over a two week period. Test results can help their doctor assess their risk for adult obesity, insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular concerns. If interested, email adolescentfitnessassessment@gmail.com or call 519-661-3211 (Ext. 6).
Doctors-to-be descend on campus
On Oct. 15-17, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will play host to the Ontario Medical Students Weekend, the largest annual academic conference of medical students in Canada. Approximately 600 medical students from across Ontario will assemble in the Forest City for the two-day conference encompassing guest speakers, hands-on workshops and networking events to achieve the goal of “building better doctors.”
Students will attend an exciting agenda including interdisciplinary speakers from law, business, politics and health. Participants will also engage in hands-on technical workshops, which include suturing, performing a lumbar puncture and IV insertion. OMSW is the optimal venue for fostering collaboration of medical students from across Ontario, providing opportunities for leadership within the Schulich medical community, and engaging students to participate in the broader climate of health care.