Sign up for asthma research by Nov. 21 If you have asthma, you could earn up to $300 by participating in an asthma/exercise study for WSU’s Health & Wellness Services and National Aquatic & Sports Medicine Institute. The study, which begins in January, needs 170 people between 18-40 years old with medically diagnosed asthma. Sign […]
PULLMAN — WSU Health & Wellness Services and the National Aquatic & Sports Medicine Institute are looking for 170 individuals with asthma to participate in an asthma and exercise study. Potential participants must be between 18-40 years old and have medically diagnosed asthma. Upon completion, participants may receive up to $300. Although the study […]
PULLMAN – A WSU senior’s research interest in exercise and health has drawn national attention to her and WSU. Amy Jemelka, a movement studies major in the College of Education, is one of 60 undergraduates nationwide chosen to present research at the April 30 “Posters on the Hill” event at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, […]
PULLMAN – Influenza has arrived again at WSU. A patient at Health and Wellness Services today tested positive for influenza A, cconfirmed case in the clinic for the current flu season. “There is a misperception that if you haven’t gotten sick by now, then you’re safe from the flu,” said Marsha Turnbull, health education administrator […]
Health and Wellness has diagnosed more than 50 cases of influenza throughout the week, and there are likely many more cases out there, said Dr. Bruce Wright, director of Health and Wellness Services. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and can […]
WSU College of Pharmacy in partnership with WSU Health and Wellness will be offering flu vaccinations to the WSU community. The program starts October 23 and continues through November 9. Vaccinations are available on various days during the week at several locations across campus. Check WSU Announcements for dates, times, and locations. Also, flyers will be […]
Patients and pharmacy patrons of the Washington State University Health and Wellness Services will notice a new entrance to its parking lot.A new gate system has been installed to ensure ample parking for those who utilize the health services at the former Pullman Memorial Hospital location.To use the new parking lot, drivers must approach the […]
Due to the national flu vaccine shortage, WSU Health and Wellness Services has no flu vaccine available.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended available influenza vaccinations be administered to priority groups only. Priority or high-risk groups include children under two years old, adults over 65 years, anyone with underlying chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, […]
Health and Wellness Services at Washington State University celebrates its 100-year anniversary April 23 with a public reception in the HWS lobby from 4 – 6 p.m. Presentations during the reception will begin at 5 p.m. and led by historian and retired longtime HWS physician, Dr. Betty K. Adams. Daniel Troupe, a HWS physician assistant, […]