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Contact Health Center Home » Offices » Health Center Health Center H1N1 Update H1N1 Parent Letter Emergencies Forms Insurance Info Links Student Accounts H1N1 Parent Letter/ November 30, 2009 November 30, 2009 Dear Parent, I want to give you an update on our experience to date with treating students with influenza-like illness. During the semester, we have followed Center for Disease Control recommendations for

with high-risk health conditions who have been in close contact with someone known to have influenza. We encourage students, faculty and staff to take personal responsibility for helping to slow the spread of flu should anyone on campus become ill. Your actions will not only keep you healthy but protect others as well. Response and Treatment Individual experiencing flu symptoms should isolate themselves , and those around them should take specified precautions . When the following flu symptoms are severe or persistent, seek medical care. All students with these symptoms must report to the health

have any questions. Health Care Information Health care needs can be addressed by calling the Health Center at 805-565-6164 or emailing ccetti@westmont.edu . The Health Center will be providing N95 masks for students/faculty/staff needing them. According to the director of public Health masks are recommended for anyone experiencing symptoms related to smoke inhalation. Go to: www.sbcphd.org/documents/advisory/wildfireSmoke.pdf Advocates are working with all students who have lost possessions The Student Life office has appointed an advocate for each damaged room who is assisting

office, 805-565-6015. Health Care Information Health care needs can be addressed by calling the Health Center at 805-565-6164 or emailing ccetti@westmont.edu . The Health Center will be providing N95 masks for students/faculty/staff needing them. According to the director of public Health masks are recommended for anyone experiencing symptoms related to smoke inhalation. Go to: www.sbcphd.org/documents/advisory/wildfireSmoke.pdf Westmont College | © 2010 - All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Emergency Info | Feedback

to protect your family’s health. Everyone, especially people with heart or lung disease (including asthma), older adults, and children, should limit time spent outdoors, and avoid outdoor exercise when smoke is in the area. If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that may be related to exposure to smoke and particles, including repeated coughing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea or unusual fatigue or lightheadedness, contact your health care provider. Levels of smoke and particles will depend on changes in winds, and the movement of the fire. Residents are also cautioned to

growth and development, unhealthy and counter-productive lifestyles and patterns of behavior must be confronted. It is as much your responsibility to confront other students as it is the responsibility of the deans, faculty, and residence hall staff. Integrity is a key value in our community. It is evidenced by a congruence between word and deed, a willingness to accept responsibility for our actions, and a commitment to represent the actions of others accurately. You will be held accountable for the agreement you signed in your application to Westmont. In the context of eternity, breaking a rule once (such as committing a room violation) is

Center Position Summary: Provide primary care and health education and assist in health Center management when requested by Director. Qualifications : California Certification as Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Previous experience with college students is highly desired. Minimum 2 years

from the Westmont College Health Center. ) 5) Where are Medical Records Kept? Employee medical records are maintained by the service provider (e.g. SBMIG). Student records are maintained at the College Health Center for office visits and at the location of service for referrals. All student records are or can be made available through a request to the Health Center. 6) How do I Obtain a Medical Exam? a) Routine Medical Surveillance Incident Assessment: Contact Public Safety at 805/565x6043 for

Here are some common symptoms and reactions that you may be experiencing: Physical Reactions Fatigue Exhaustion Inability to sleep Bad dreams Sleeping too much Startle reactions Underactivity Shaking or crying Hyperactivity Health concerns (e.g. – digestive problems, headaches) Cognitive Reactions Difficulty concentrating Difficulty making decisions Difficulty solving problems Confusion Vivid memories Sense of isolation –

Talk About Mental Health Links and Virtual Pamphlets ULifeline Suicide prevention and mental Health information especially for college students. Staff Marcy O'Hara, M.F.T., Director Claire Cetti, Office Manager Karen Jacobs, M.F.T. Susan Malde, Ph.D. Erin Shaffer, M.F.T. Debbie Ulrick, M.F.T. Ed Wimberly, Ph.D., M.F.T. Food and Body Concerns The center’s staff provides counseling specifically designed for those struggling with eating and body iimage issues.  For those struggling with an eating disorder, we offer a multidisciplinary approach comprised of physician,