In Honor of
Women's History Month
Women's History Month
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Hilltop Reserve Emergency Resource
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The Hilltop Reserve has serviced over 700 students for the month of February 2021.
Special thanks to all donations.
Student Disability Services
IT'S OK! We we are here for you.
Accommodations are available for those with kidney health illnesses.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, CKD is progressive and can put you at risk for serious health complications including kidney failure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you manage and slow progression of CKD and its complications.
Contact us for all your accommodation needs
936-261-3585
Accommodations are available for those with kidney health illnesses.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting 37 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, CKD is progressive and can put you at risk for serious health complications including kidney failure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you manage and slow progression of CKD and its complications.
Contact us for all your accommodation needs
936-261-3585
Student Counseling Services
Mental Wellness and Kidney Health
Many kidney patients suffer from depression which is a persistent very low mood combined with continuous negative thinking, lack of energy, and poor motivation. Those suffering from depression are more likely to embrace unhealthy habits such as:
- increased tobacco use
- lack of physical activity
- excessive alcohol usage
- unhealthy eating and sleeping habits
- illegal drug consumption
Medical Services
Follow these healthy lifestyle tips to take charge of your kidney health.
- Meet regularly with your health care team. Staying connected with your doctor, whether in-person or using telehealth via phone or computer, can help you maintain your kidney health.
- Manage blood pressure and monitor blood glucose levels. Work with your health care team to develop a plan to meet your blood pressure goals and check your blood glucose level regularly if you have diabetes.
- Take medicine as prescribed and avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen. Your pharmacist and doctor need to know about all the medicines you take.
- Aim for a healthy weight. Create a healthy meal plan and consider working with your doctor to develop a weight-loss plan that works for you.
- Reduce stress and make physical activity part of your routine. Consider healthy stress-reducing activities and get at least 30 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
- Make time for sleep. Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.
- Quit smoking. If you smoke, take steps to quit.
It may seem difficult, but small changes can go a long way to keeping your kidneys and you healthier for longer.
Health Education & Promotion
Save the Date & be sure to join us for the following.
- Genealogy & Heart Health. (Thursday March 11, 2021)
- Panther PhD Week (March 22 - 26, 2021)
- Team SAFE Training (March 9 & 24, 2021)
- Badging Opportunities (See events on PVPawlink)
- Drug Symposium (April 12, 2021)
Area Highlights
Successful Vaccine Distribution: Health Services assisted with the Waller County COVID-19 vaccination distribution. We say thank you to our student volunteers & nursing students.
Successful Vaccine Distribution: Health Services assisted with the Waller County COVID-19 vaccination distribution. We say thank you to our student volunteers & nursing students.
Health Services student organization hard at work.
- The Panthers Promoting Health Decisions (PhDs) have an entertaining PhD week in store this month themed after moves that shaped our culture
- Team SAFE (Sexual Awareness For Everyone) now has students ready for training.