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    Health resources available for students

    Whether the need is physical, mental or emotional, there is always a place on campus where student health needs may be met.

    The Student Union addition houses most Campus Dining options, including the Mane Dish fresh-food concept cafeteria on the second floor and several fast food options on the first. There is also a Food Pantry located in Mims Hall Room 226, where students may go during specific hours to grab a few free groceries if needed. 

    After enjoying a meal, work off those calories with Recreational Sports and Wellness programs at the Pennington Student Activities Center. The Rec offers a variety of workout equipment, Group X courses including Zumba and Thai Chi, personal trainers, intramurals and more. 

    “There’s something fun for everyone at Recreational Sports, including fall intramural sports like flag football, volleyball and outdoor soccer to individual tournaments including dodgeball and table tennis,” said Megan Mast, assistant director of health and fitness. 

    In addition, the Rec now offers massage therapy. For an appointment, contact licensed massage therapist Angel at 985-634-6040. Once the massage is confirmed, call 985-549-5728 to pay over the phone or come in person. Payment is required in order to reserve a spot. Pricing was unavailable at the time of publication. 

    The University Health Center is a short walk from most dorms on campus and offers check-ups, vaccinations and other services. To make an appointment or view a list of services provided, visit www.southeastern.edu/health. The links for Available Services and Fees for Services are both on the left side of the University Health Center home page.

    “We offer a wide array of services and we have a nurse practitioner who can write prescriptions, so students come here for all sorts of reasons,” said Melissa Jacob, a member of the Administrative Support at the Health Center. “We have a large group of students who suffer from allergies and get a monthly injection. They provide the medicine, and we administer the injection. We can do routine blood work if necessary as well.” 

    Students may make appointments for free, but services such as vaccinations and tests cost fees, which must be paid by credit card through LeoNet or Lion’s Lagniappe. Flu shots will be available at the Health Center starting in October for $20. The Health Center will also begin HIV/AIDS testing this fall. 

    Though physical health is of great importance, mental health should also be a concern for students. The University Counseling Center gives students the opportunity to receive free counseling with a professional. The Counseling Center is located across the street from Southeastern Hall, where freshmen receive academic advising and students can receive free tutoring.

    Additional information on these and other resources is available on the university website.

     
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