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Healthy Living
and Residential Life
Residential life is a key element to the University of
Evansville experience. It is as much a part of campus life as
academics and social activities. Healthy living is an essential
part of residential life. Staying healthy can help ensure
success in other areas of campus life. Residential living
means students living in close proximity to one another. With
this in mind, there are some health issues and risks that can
accompany these close living arrangements.
The following list includes reminders of how students can stay
healthy in the residential environment.
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Residential Healthy Living
Habits |
Reduced Risks |
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Change bedding frequently.
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Head lice |
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Do not share combs, brushes, hats, etc. |
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Bring flip-flops to wear
in the bathroom and shower. |
Athlete’s foot and
plantar warts |
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Do not share shoes. |
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Do not eat or drink after one another.
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Meningitis,
See CDC
Recommendation
Below |
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Do not share eating utensils. |
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Discuss vaccination
recommendations with family physician or local health
department. |
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Wash hands after using
computer labs. |
Conjunctivitis, also known
as “pink eye” |
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Refrigerate all necessary food items. |
Food poisoning |
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Do not eat food that has
not been refrigerated. |
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Do not share bath towels,
washcloths or clothing. |
Impetigo, skin rashes,
and infections |
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Launder frequently |
Specific questions should be addressed by your family physician,
or you may call the University of Evansville Crayton E. and
Ellen Mann Health Center at 812-488-2033. Good nutrition, an
adequate amount of sleep along with general cleanliness and good
hygiene will help all students have a healthy year at UE.
CDC
Recommendation - Meningitis Shots
The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends routine vaccinations of
college freshmen living in dormitories with the newly licensed meningitis
vaccine (MCV4). This new recommendation is designed to help achieve
vaccination among those at highest risk for meningococcal disease. The
University does not offer this vaccine through our Health Center. Please
contact your family physician regarding access to this recommended vaccination.
For more information regarding their recent press release, visit the
CDC Web site.
Disposal of Medical Waste in Residential Facilities
The following
instructions for the disposal of medical waste have been developed by the
Office of Residence Life and the Crayton E. and Ellen Mann Health Center.
Following these instructions will maximize the safety of students and staff
members who live and work in residential facilities.
Medical waste,
including needles, needles with syringes, IV tubing, lancets, etc. or any
sharp object that comes into contact with blood or other body fluids
contaminated with blood, must be disposed of properly.
Students must
use “sharps” needle containers and biohazard waste bags available through
local pharmacies. If assistance is needed in obtaining a “sharps” container
or biohazard bag, please contact the health center.
Filled
“sharps” needle containers and filled biohazard waste bags must be returned
to the health center for disposal.
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