Being a smoker on campus has been harder since it became illegal to sell tobacco products at all post-secondary institutions in Alberta on Jan. 1. Still, smoking remains common on campus, inspiring the University of Calgary and the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control to start a quit smoking campaign. “People will choose to quit based… Continue reading Quitting smoking on campus gets easier
Tag: Health
Catholic schools under fire again
By Joseph Tubb
Young girls attending Catholic schools in Calgary may have legal grounds to sue the school board in the future. A group of researchers including University of Calgary’s medical bioethics senior associate Dr. Juliet Guichon and pediatrics and bioethics professor Dr. Ian Mitchell asked the Calgary Catholic School District Trustees to reconsider their in-school ban of… Continue reading Catholic schools under fire again
Vision care sighted in near future
University of Calgary undergraduate students could have vision care included as part of their health plan, as soon as January 2009. Otherwise, it could be added in time for the 2009-10 school year. Students’ Union vice president operations and finance Alex Judd and her commissioner Bryan Campbell are looking into options available to add vision… Continue reading Vision care sighted in near future
Midwife coverage expands
Now that the Alberta government is granting full public funding for midwifery services, expectant mothers can deliver their little bundles of joy free of charge. Health and Wellness Minister Ron Liepert announced that after April 1, 2009, women will be able to explore more options and gain better access to health care in hospitals, birthing… Continue reading Midwife coverage expands
Dental delights for Calgary students
University of Calgary students will have another thing to smile about next year. With the addition of dental services to the Students’ Union Wellness Centre, undergraduate students will be able to get free preventative dental hygiene and oral care right on campus by spring 2009.“It’s part of the broader mission of creating a place where… Continue reading Dental delights for Calgary students
Let’s talk about sex, baby
Sex concerns everyone, nearly every day. A large problem in the grand scheme of things is the informative aspect is often ignored. Fortunately, events such as Sexual Awareness Week promote a more knowledgeable approach to sex and sexual health. The three-day affair will be held Feb. 9-11, in the north courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre,… Continue reading Let’s talk about sex, baby
Birth control: pill vs. patch
Sex concerns every individual, nearly every day. A large problem in the grand scheme of things is the informative aspect is often ignored.Fortunately, events such as Sexual Awareness Week promote a more knowledgeable approach to sex and sexual health.The three-day affair will be held Feb. 9-11, in the north courtyard of MacEwan Students’ Centre, and… Continue reading Birth control: pill vs. patch
Pro-life activist scams health clinic
By Natalie Sit
A woman, apparently involved in a pro-life group in Ontario, fraudulently used another student’s ID and name to investigate how the University Health Clinic counsels unplanned pregnancies. Dr. Jann Rogers, the walk-in physician who counseled the woman Mon., Jan. 26, called the woman’s actions "deceitful and underhanded." The woman, along with a male who posed… Continue reading Pro-life activist scams health clinic
Breaking up is hard to do
By Mary Chan
Who ever thought separation anxiety could get this bad? For the 37.8 per cent of the 18-24 age group who smoke, escaping the nasty nicotine habit is something they have tried to do, often without success. "It was the case that if you didn’t start smoking before the age of 18 you were probably never… Continue reading Breaking up is hard to do
It’s flu season again
It’s that time of year again. Midterms have started, papers are written and that’s when the flu hits. At this time every year, the influenza virus begins to spread and students are certainly not immune to it. Registered Nurse Fran Oliphant from the University Health Services said students may be particularly vulnerable. “Students are at… Continue reading It’s flu season again