EIU Health Communication

02/08/2022

For your calendar!

10/23/2021

SACIS and CAISA are hiring for several positions in our area. Perfect for HCM students and grads...check them out!

09/22/2021

Exciting job opportunity for students/grads of Health Communication and Public Health! Please see the announcement below and contact Dr. Gill or Dr. DeRuiter-Willems if you have any questions. Apply through the link listed below. We will begin reviewing applications immediately!

12/06/2018

‪As finals are approaching, take a look at how vital a consistent sleep schedule is to your grades! https://www-m.cnn.com/2017/06/12/health/student-sleep-grades-study/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F‬

A study says college students who did not go to bed or wake up at consistent times every day were more likely to have lower grades.

12/01/2018

“The FDA believes they may have one solution to romaine lettuce recall”

Tracking food faster could speed up recalls, but it won't stop contamination from happening.

11/27/2018

Head to room 2309 in Klehm Hall tonight at 6:30 to do some healthy cooking! This interactive cooking session will give you some tips and trick on how to make meals from your home or dorm room. Tonight’s theme is No-Oven meals. The best part is you get to eat what you make!

11/16/2018

Winter is approaching quickly! As you prepare your car for this Winter season, make sure you are preparing your body. Read this article to see what steps you and your family should take to beat the cold!

Know how to be ready for winter weather, prevent cold-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm. https://bit.ly/2zbcvRC

11/14/2018

Within the next two years cancer is predicted to replace heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC.

An important transition is happening across the United States: Cancer was the leading cause of death in more counties in 2015 than 13 years earlier, a new study finds. However, the opposite was true for heart disease during that period; fewer counties reported it as the top killer.

11/09/2018

“Globally, pneumonia kills nearly 1 million children younger than 5 years old each year. This is greater than the number of deaths from any infectious disease, such as HIV infection, malaria, or tuberculosis.” (CDC)

Millions of people seek hospital attention every year for symptoms that point to pneumonia. It can be easily treated and prevented with certain vaccinations. Follow the link to read more about pneumonia and to see which bacteria and viruses can cause it.

Support World Pneumonia Day on November 12. Educate yourself and your friends.

Are you at increased risk for pneumonia? You are if you’re an adult 65 or older or if you have a weakened immune system or certain chronic health problems. This World Pneumonia Day, learn more: https://bit.ly/2REyqYe