So far this year, the Health Center has seen approximately 100 cases. But like Cal Poly’s chief doctor predicts this is only the beginning.
Getting the grade: Cal Poly’s sexual health
Trojan has released an annual Sexual Health Report Card for the last eight years. Schools are graded across 11 categories, including health center hours of operation, contraceptive and condom availability, website usability and sexual health education programs and organizations.
Mustang News Weekly Recap, Nov. 21, 2013: Themed party sparks debate, Meningitis outbreak reaches Central Coast
Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld [follow id= “ChristinaFav”][follow id= “MerfyMerf”] Mustang News anchors Christina Favuzzi and Trent Merfeld recap Mustang News’ biggest stories this week.
Health Center says Cal Poly safe from meningitis
Two University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) students were diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis this past week, said David Harris, Cal Poly interim director of Health and Counseling Services.
Valley Fever cases rise on Central Coast
Dust spores are flying, and cases of Valley Fever are on the rise on the Central Coast.
Mustang News, Oct. 10, 2013: Affordable Care Act impacts students, Govt. shutdown brings tourists
[follow id= “ashleydevriend”] Mustang News anchor Ashley DeVriend covers today’s biggest news.
Mustang News, Oct. 9, 2013: Students steal from VG Cafe, Health Center extends hours
[follow id= “ChristinaFav”] Mustang News anchor Chritstina Favuzzi recaps today’s biggest news.
Behind the scenes of sexual assault
Safer is fighting a misconception that college campuses don’t reprimand students found guilty of sexual assault.
Cal Poly preps to fight flu
Jessica Burger jburger@mustangdaily.net With flu shot shortages surfacing all over the country, Cal Poly is doing its best to get students vaccinated after running out last Monday. Students may get flu shots from the Health Center for $9, for protection against…
Unpacking the pounds: the freshman 15 demystified
While the Freshman 15 is a myth, adjusting to a new lifestyle can effect the health of first-time college students.
Packaging mix-up results in mass birth control recall
A popular birth control pill company issued a voluntary recall on two of its products Tuesday, saying certain lots of the pills may not be effective in preventing pregnancy. New York-based Pfizer Inc. said approximately one million birth control packets…