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1 Student Health Center calls for health supplies donations for cold and flu season
Kargarzadeh--Fatemeh (Student--2022), Koehler--Emma (Student--2021)
Northern Iowan 119:27, p.01
12/5/2022 The Student Health Center is hosting a health drive and is asking people to donate anything from hand sanitizer to pain relievers. Any items donated are sent to the Panther Pantry for students in need of health supplies throughout the semester; photo.
2 Be mindful of the effects of climate change
Wiggins-Kevin (Student--2019)
Northern Iowan 116:11, p.03
10/7/2019 Wiggins discusses the effects of climate change throughout history in relation to events such as the fall of the Roman Empires, plagues, and the movement of people. In the author's opinion, this recent work on climate change and environmental history should lead today's society to reflect on the future; photo.
3 Winter weather survival: health
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020), Legaspi--Sofia (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 115:35, p.01
2/14/2019 Student Health Clinic resource nurse Salem Fauser discusses good health practices for winter; photo.
4 Why we must believe women
Ave--Jack (Student--2018)
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.03
10/4/2018 The author argues that individual choices regarding who and what to believe are important, especially in cases where others are expressing pain. Ave argues that a disregard for others' pain, particularly women, has serious consequences; photo.
5 Why I relay: A collection of stories of why students decide to relay for life
Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020), Ganschow--Katrina (Student--2018)
Northern Iowan 114:43, p.05
3/8/2018 Katrina Ganschow talks about how her life has been affected by cancer and why she relays for life; photo.
6 Attendance policies hurt students
Wolfe--Brenna (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.03
10/2/2017 In the author's opinion, attendance policies harm students, and professors should instead focus on creative methods of engagement; photos.
7 Disease of the week; Ebola, Hemmorhagic Fever
Irving--Brett David (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 111:4, p.5
9/11/2014 A look at the current Ebola outbreak.
8 Colds, bugs and viruses, oh my!
Laurio--Katelyn Rose (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.8
10/12/2010 Exposure to the common cold is everywhere on a college campus. Washing your hands frequently is helpful. If you have a temperature over 100 degrees or a persistent cough, you should not attend classes.
9 Student battles cystic fibrosis
Hayes--Ruby Madeline (Student--2010)
Northern Iowan 106:52, p.7
4/23/2010 Graduate student Kelsey Wegner talks about how she deals with cystic fibrosis; Great Strides walk benefits research on the disease.
10 On tissues
Dornbusch--Ryan Mark (Student--2009)
Northern Iowan 105:56, p.3
6/19/2009 Believes that tissues should be provided and available in all classrooms; presents alternative methods of attending to a runny nose.
11 Sick days, college style
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 105:10, p.5
10/3/2008 Germs are everywhere on a college campus. Students reminded to wash their hands often. When illness strikes, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamin C, and using over-the-counter remedies for headaches are all helpful.
12 Taking care of each other
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.7
3/11/2008 The death of a Loras College student brings home the need to look out for neighbors, friends, roommates, or classmates. Don't be afraid to intervene if necessary.
13 Outbreak fear factor
Toppin--Ryan W. (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 103:9, p.7
9/26/2006 Too much coverage of potential serious health risks, such as SARS and bird flu, has served to make Americans less likely to pay attention, because no actual outbreaks have been reported in the U.S.
14 Mumps menace: one shot not enough
Jenkins--Lance A. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 103:4, p.1
9/8/2006 Students reminded that a second measles, mumps, and rubella shot is recommended; photo.
15 Public health alert; mumps
Northern Iowan 102:44, p.4
3/10/2006 One confirmed case of mumps at UNI.
16 Fending off the avian flu
Northern Iowan 102:38, p.7
2/17/2006 Believes that tax dollars should be used to find vaccine for avian flu.
17 Preventing the common cold: staying hydrated, eating healthy
Smith--Amy (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.9
11/11/2005 Health clinic director Sue Courts gives tips on how to prevent a cold, and also how to get rid of one; photo.
18 Vaccinations recommended to stop spread of deadly bacteria
McCue--Timothy M. (Student--2003)
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.1
2/22/2005 Vaccinations are highly recommended to prevent meningitis; photo.
19 Untitled
Ellenwood--Jacquelyn D. (Class of 2004)
Northern Iowan 100:27, p.1
12/9/2003 Students sign up for meningitis and flu vaccinations in Schindler Education Center; photo.
20 UNI student dies over weekend
Northern Iowan 100:8, p.6
9/26/2003 Elizabeth Huddleson contracted bacterial meningitis and died.
21 SARS hits home for UNI grad
Northern Iowa Today 87:2, p.3
7/1/2003 Kevin Hessel talks about his experience in China during outbreak of SARS.
22 Meningitis sends shivers through UNI
Koppes--Kevin (Student--2002)
Northern Iowan 99:26, p.1
11/6/2002 Two cases of meningitis have been confirmed on campus.
23 Red Cross gives answers to West Nile virus concerns
Brown--Evelyn (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 99:2, p.6
9/6/2002 Theresa Roche, representative for the American Red Cross, assures the public that the blood supply is safer than it has ever been.
24 Spring Break 2001 not all fun and games
Schadt--Natalia (Student--2001)
Northern Iowan 97:54, p.1
4/24/2001 Describes a disease that has been found among students who visited Acapulco, Mexico, over Spring Break.
25 Hepatitis A virus spreads nationwide
Northern Iowan 93:47, p.5
4/4/1997 Comments on strawberries contaminated with hepatitis A virus in Iowa schools.
26 Get Funky!
Funcke--Jill A. (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 86:20, p.9
11/10/1989 Recounts recent bout of illness.
27 Achoo!
Reed--Brian
Northern Iowan 85:38, p.1
2/17/1989 Colds and flu are going around; photo.
28 Virus hits students like a 'Mack truck'
Olson--Carol Kathleen (Class of 1990)
Northern Iowan 85:28, p.19
12/6/1988 Illness has been sweeping through campus.
29 UNI prof seeks to confirm Lyme disease in Iowa with final evidence
Public Relations News Release 1988:513, p.1
7/28/1988 Nixon Wilson has isolated the tick and found cases of the disease in humans. Now he may have the third element, the microscopic spirochete that causes the syndrome.
30 'Chaos' caused here by colds, coughs and ills
Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988)
Northern Iowan 83:37, p.13
2/13/1987 Staff talk about the history and the services at the Health Center; photo.
31 Grandma's remedy still rated high
McKinlay--Michael John (Classes of 1986 and 1990;
Northern Iowan 82:34, p.13
2/11/1986 Joan Thompson gives tips on taking care of colds and flu.
32 Counteract the common cold
Thompson--Joan A. (Health Services Staff)
Northern Iowan 82:22, p.11
11/19/1985 Tips on taking care of oneself.
33 An ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure for colds
Koehler--Catherine (Class of 1985)
Northern Iowan 79:22, p.8
11/19/1982 Joan Wageman and Ken Caldwell talk about colds.
34 Tips for relief of common cold
Zmolek--Annette
Northern Iowan 78:26, p.13
12/11/1981
35 Bitten by cold, flu bugs, SCIans fill health center
College Eye 59:18, p.7
2/12/1965 Doctors offer health tips; photo.
36 Less milk, no nose blowing, a variety of pills part of Dr. Henn's prescription
Godfrey--Dennis (Class of 1963)
College Eye 57:21, p.1
3/8/1963 A look at the staff and services of the health center; advice on taking care of minor illnesses; photo.
37 Flu cuts back Homecoming activities
Alumnus 41:4, p.7
12/1/1957 Seven hundred students, 30% of campus, ill.
38 Flu wave hits TC campus!; total cases reach 500
College Eye 49:6, p.1
10/18/1957 Most are being treated in their rooms; some are being sent home; nurses may be vaccinated.
39 Shoo, flu
College Eye 49:6, p.2
10/18/1957 The yearly common cold has taken hold to TC students.
40 New policy on sick excuses will become effective for fall quarter
College Eye 45:29, p.3
5/7/1954 Students will report illnesses to residence hall director, who will tell student to report to Health Services for examination.
41 SLB announces new appointments
College Eye 42:5, p.9
10/13/1950 Men may request tray of food brought to their rooms if they are sick.
42 Cold drug obtainable from health service
College Eye 41:13, p.6
12/16/1949 Alvalda McCarty and Rita Dial are in the College Hospital.
43 College doctor warns students about cold drugs
College Eye 41:12, p.7
12/9/1949 New antihistamine cold pills prove effective if taken as soon as cold symptoms appear.
44 Protection of sinus urged by Dr. Gamet
College Eye 41:9, p.7
11/11/1949 Encourages the use of ear muffs and scarves.
45 Sore throats, colds respiratory infections prove most frequent
College Eye 39:33, p.7
6/11/1948 Dr. Giffen offers advice for good health.
46 Mixed colors irritate the sick, finds committee
College Eye 24:21, p.4
2/24/1933 Advice on visiting sick friends.
47 Correspondence and visiting committees lay plans for work
College Eye 24:17, p.3
1/27/1933 Groups will visit those who are ill.
48 Ma! Where's the towel?
Fabrick--John (Class of 1928)
College Eye 18:47, p.4
6/29/1927 Author suggests the installment of sanitary towels on campus to prevent the spread of diseases.
49 Official notice
College Eye 18:45, p.6
6/15/1927 Those who are absent from class must see the Dean of Women or the Dean of Men for excuses.
50 Foot infection rampant among T. C. students
College Eye 17:37, p.1
3/24/1926 College sees epidemic of athlete's foot.

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