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Although Thagard Student Health Center primarily caters to the needs of FSU’s student population, there are a number of healthcare services that are available to faculty and staff members on a fee-for-service basis.
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HIV Clinic
The
TSHC HIV Clinic provides HIV testing
and information on preventing HIV.
TSHC offers three
forms of testing. OraQuick Advance is a rapid
HIV test that uses oral fluids, takes 20 to 40 minutes
to show test results, and costs $45. The HIV Blood test
is an HIV test that uses blood, takes 2 to
3 days for results, and costs $25. FREE testing is offered
through our community-based partner (Shisa, Inc.).
These tests take 2 weeks to get results and are only
available by appointment.
An appointment can
be made by calling 644-8871 or 644-4567.
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Nutrition Services
Located of the fourth floor of TSHC and
staffed by licensed, registered dieticians and nutritionists,
the nutrition department offers counseling on healthy eating
habits, fitness, weight management, and issues related
to eating disorders and body image. Call 644-8871 or 644-4567
for an appointment.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapy services are provided on-site
in the basement of TSHC through Tallahassee Orthopedic
and Sports Physical Therapy. The clinic offers general
orthopedic physical therapy services by physician referral. For
appointments or insurance pre-certification, call 644-0570.
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Travel Clinic
Located on the second floor in the Gold
Clinic, the TSHC foreign travel clinic provides consultations
and immunizations. Students or FSU employees traveling
abroad can make appointments prior to leaving and TSHC
clinicians will provide information as to what types of
immunizations are necessary for travel destinations. We
have most vaccinations in-stock. In the rare case
that we don't have a vaccination on-site, we will order
it and they usually only take one day to arrive. During
consultations, the clinician will provide information on
any diseases or conditions that are prevalent in the area
and make recommendations on precautions to take to keep
safe. Our clinicians also will give advice on general
travel preparations. To make an appointment, call
644-4567.
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Smoking Cessation Program
Help is available for anyone who would like to quit smoking
through the Smoking Cessation Program at Thagard Student Health
Center. Designed to significantly reduce
smoking and tobacco use rates, a one-on-one
smoking cessation program was developed at FSU. By using proven
intervention techniques, web-based cessation programs, and by
providing support and encouragement, smoking cessation facilitators
work with those who wish to quit smoking. Because of
the limited funding, the cessation aids will be provided on a
first
come,
first served basis. The smoking cessation program, however, is
not dependent upon the availability of cessation aids and cessation
facilitators are available year round. Contact Kevin
Frentz at (850) 645-4973 for more information.
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Flu Vaccinations
Thagard Student Health Center runs an annual
fall flu campaign. Flu vaccinations are $25 for faculty
and staff and are administered at various locations across
campus for your convenience. For
more information, call 644-6230. Click
here for scheduled locations.
Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu
- Wash Your Hands
Cold and flu germs can live for hours -- in some cases weeks -- only to be picked up by someone who touches an object touched by a sick person.
- Use a Tissue
Don't cover your sneezes and coughs with your hands or you can easily spread germs to others
- Don't Touch Your Face
Cold and flu viruses enter your body through the eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Drink Plenty of Fluids
Water flushes your system, washing out the poisons as it hydrates you. A typical, healthy adult needs eight 8-ounce glasses of fluids each day.
- Get Fresh Air
A regular dose of fresh air is important, especially in cold weather when central heating dries you out and makes your body more vulnerable to cold and flu viruses.
- Do Aerobic Exercise Regularly
Aerobic exercise help increase the body's natural virus-killing cells.
- Eat lots of Fruits and Vegetables
Foods such as dark green, red, and yellow vegetables and fruits are a great source of vitamins that boost your immune system
- Don't Smoke
Statistics show that heavy smokers get more severe colds and more frequent ones. Even being around smoke profoundly zaps the immune system. Smoke dries out your nasal passages and paralyzes cilia
- Cut Alcohol & Caffeine Consumption
Caffeine and alcoholic beverages will dehydrate you and slow your recovery. Also, heavy alcohol use destroys the liver, the body's primary filtering system, which means that germs of all kinds won't leave your body as fast.
- Relax
There's evidence that when you put your relaxation skills into action, your interleukins -- leaders in the immune system response against cold and flu viruses -- increase in the bloodstream.
When Should You See a Doctor for a Cold or the Flu?
- Difficultly breathing, wheezing or chest pain
- Persistent fever
- Vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
- Severe pain when swallowing / Painful swelling of neck glands
- Persistent coughing with production of discolored mucus
- Persistent severe congestion
- Discolored or bloody mucus from nasal passages
- Severe headaches
- White patches on or severely red throat
- Pain or tenderness around the eyes
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