We are currently getting a lot of calls regarding “bird chlamydia”(psittacosis) from celebratory duck pond swimmers.
Chlamydia psittaci is a bacteria that various fowl can carry. It is NOT the same as human chlamydia, (Chlamydia trachomatis,) which is a sexually transmitted infection.
Chlamydia psittaci does not cause a genitourinary infection. Testing for sexually transmitted infections (including chlamydia trachomatis) will not be diagnostic for psittacosis. We are always more than happy to provide testing and counseling for sexually transmitted infections, but swimming in the duck pond is NOT an indication to seek testing for any sexually transmitted infection.
Chlamydia psittaci can infrequently cause respiratory infections with symptoms that could include fever/chills, headache, myalgia (muscle aches), and cough. It can rarely cause severe illness and pneumonia. If you have respiratory symptoms, you can call 262-3100 and discuss your symptoms with a Health Service nurse. They can help decide if further evaluation is needed. Please be aware that further evaluation could include testing for covid and/or influenza. You can find good dependable information about psittacosis at the CDC’s website:
https://www.cdc.gov/pneumonia/atypical/psittacosis/index.html#:~:text
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This fall the CDC is providing four free at-home COVID-19 tests on COVIDTests.gov There is some informative information as well https://www.covid.gov/tests
Senior AppState Students Gain Careers in Health Care
Two AppState seniors were employed in the student health laboratory. They received training in performing lab tests, including quality improvement, sterile technique, quality controls, clinical correlations and other clinical techniques necessary in our nationally certified laboratory. Both obtained career track jobs in health care post graduation.
AppState Mountaineers gain valuable career experience working at Student Health
Four senior Mountaineers worked in Student Health as certified nursing assistants, assisting providers during the weekend clinics. They performed testing and assisted providers and nurses to care for sick students. All four were graduated and obtained jobs in health care.
For assistance with health-related questions and concerns after normal clinic hours, please call 828-262-3100 and press "1" to be connected with an after-hours nurse.
Please note that, effective July 16, 2022, the national 3-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will change to '988'. This will replace the current number of 1-800-273-8255 and make it similar to 911 calls for emergencies instead.
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Student Health will be teaming up with the Appalachian Food Resource Hub. What is the Food Resource Hub you may ask? The Resource Food Hub is a place where students can go if they are in need of food, warm clothing, toiletry items, and even school supplies. They are located in East Hall and students would need to make an appointment before going. But EVEN better yet, we will be keeping a few food bags here at Student Health for the immediate student need. The food bags will be kept in Radiology when you need them.
Exercise is Medicine ® On Campus encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by making movement a part of the daily campus culture.
Student Health Services, Wellness and Prevention, and Counseling and Psychological Services at App State offer students prescriptions for exercise. These prescriptions enable students to receive a physical assessment and free personal training sessions through UREC.
Students can obtain these prescriptions by visiting a medical provider at Student health, a counselor at the Counseling Center or through the Nutritionist at the Wellness Center.
Appointments: (828)262-6577
Insurance: (828)262-7463
Medical Records: (828)262-6578
Laboratory: (828)262-6956
Mon. - Fri. (except Wed.):
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with last appointments available at 4 p.m.
Wednesday:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m., with last appointments available at 4 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with last appointments available at 4 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. (Limited Services)
8 – 11 a.m.
Pharmacy is CLOSED on weekends and during Semester Breaks
