Health Services: News & Announcements

• Synergy Massage Therapy
  On-campus appointments for students and staff are available. Services include sports massage, Myofascial release, stress reduction treatments, and structural evaluations.
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• MRSA - Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus
  MRSA is very contagious and can spread easily through a college campus.
• What is whooping cough?
  Whooping cough—or pertussis—is a very serious respiratory (in the lungs and breathing tubes) infection caused by the pertussis bacteria. It causes violent coughing you can’t stop.
• Fall Wellness Events
  Sponsored by Morris Health Services
• Flu Vaccine Available Now
  Flu shots will be available at Morris Health Center in September
• "I think my friend may have an emotional problem — how can I help?"
  Read on for some suggestions on how to assist.
• Gardasil for Men
  Gardisil is the vaccination that prevents infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6, 11, 16, and 18 which cause approximately 70% of cervical cancer in women and 90% of genital warts.
• Sleep Your Way to Better Grades
  Sleep has many positive effects on health and well-being, but many college students report getting insufficient sleep each night.

Archived News

• Health Fair Tomorrow
  You're invited to the Student Health Fair in the DC Wed., 2/15/12 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Come and get great health information and free goodies, plus raffle prizes. All are welcome!
• Red Cross Blood Drive
  November 9 & 10 from 10 am to 4 pm in Founders Great Hall
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• Welcome Class of 2015!
  Please review these items which need to be completed over the summer.
• Welcome Class of 2016, Exchange and Transfer Students
  Get information about Haverford’s Health Service requirements. Thank you for taking the necessary steps to meet these important deadlines.
• Congratulations to the Graduating Seniors!
  If you need a bridge insurance plan visit The Student Insurance Program
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• Discounted Gardasil Vaccine
  Health Services will be offering the vaccine for only $15 (regularly $145)
• 100 Years of Health Services at Haverford’s Morris Infirmary
  Designed to supersede what were then described as “antiquated facilities” in the upper level of Founders Hall, the Morris Infirmary is celebrating a century of treating Haverford’s sick and injured.
• You're invited!
  Please join us on March1 from 2-3 pm for afternoon tea in celebration of our 100th year. Rsvp to 610-896-1089
• Survey
  The Student Health Advisory Committee would appreciate if you would fill out a brief survey of Health Services.
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• Historic Photos
  View photos of Morris Infirmary throughout its 100 years!
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• Stress Buster!
  Free Chair massages on Monday Dec. 5 and Wednesday Dec. 7 from 5pm-7pm in Dining Center.
• Managing the Common Cold
  Learn the symptoms, medication tips, and more.
• Product Recall Notification - Birth Control (Tri-Previfem Tablets)
  Students who use Qualitest oral contraceptive should check the list of recalled manufacture lot numbers of Oral Contraceptives.
• Flu Shots Available!
  Anyone wishing to avoid the Flu this season is welcome to get an inactivated influenza vaccine. Cost: $35.00
  Learn more about the inactivated flu vaccine from the CDC>
• Health Services is Now Accepting Insurance
  In an effort to meet the rising cost of health care and maintain the current level of service, we have started the process of becoming a network provider for several medical insurance companies. Please bring your insurance card to Health Services when coming to see a provider.