On Sept. 10, Student Wellness held a wellness fair for Doane students. The fair was held in the Perry Campus Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All on-campus health resources as well as off-campus services were available to students. Family Health Services, Nebraska AIDS Project, Crete Area Medical Center, Omega Chiropractic, Precision Dental, Crete Family Dental and Hope Crisis Center were all a part of the fair. There were 13 vendors present for the fair as well as about 50 students. All students were able to visit all the vendors as well as pass through the blood drive that was available this year.
“We attempted to have the nine dimensions of wellness covered through different vendors but we were unable to secure all dimensions this year,” Head Nurse Andreea Baker said. “We wanted the fair to be holistic in nature, not just focusing on one area of wellness, because we know the importance of all areas of wellness.”
The main goal of the fair was to share all the resources available to students, both on- and off-campus. It was meant for students to have a better understanding of what services they have access to while being students at Doane.
The fair primarily focused on dental care, chiropractic services, reproductive health, mental well-being and overall wellness. All students were able to visit all vendors and get all the information necessary for future needs.
All upcoming Wellness events will be on Wednesdays at the information desk from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be both on-campus and off-campus partners helping out. Additionally, Pink Out will take place on Oct. 26 in coordination with the volleyball team. They will be sharing information on breast cancer and breast cancer awareness. T-shirts are available for purchase, and the first 100 students attending the game will receive a free T-shirt, they added. Students are encouraged to stay engaged with their health and wellness throughout the semester.
“If students have questions about their health, it’s important to reach out early and often,” Baker said.
For physical health needs, Student Health Services is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Perry Campus Center. The Counseling Office, located in Padour Walker, offers appointments Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beyond health services, there are additional resources on campus, such as academic advisors and the Academic Success Center (ASC), for students who might need support with their coursework or other challenges.
