Saint Joseph's University
Student Health Center
Norovirus Update
- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released an advisory statement in mid-January that norovirus is on the uptick in Philadelphia. Student HealthCenter continuously tracks incidence of many communicable diseases including norovrius-related gastroenteritis. As of February 10, 2012, SHC has NOT seen an increase in students reporting vomiting and diarrhea.
- Important considerations:
- Norovirus typically resolves on its own within a few days without specific treatment (often in 48 hours or less)
- Testing generally does not change the course of treatment and is used mostly in outbreak situations.
- The virus is highly contagious; the single best way to limit spread of norovirus is HANDWASHING
- Norovirus can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea accompanied by nausea, abdominal cramps, and fatigue. Students who experience these symptoms, should call the Student Health Center at610-660-1175 for advice.
NEW HAWKS
Welcome to Saint Joseph's University! Before arriving on campus all incoming students are required to complete two things
1) Health Evaluation Form - Due July 12, 2012
2) www.firststudent.com - website will be available in May 2012
To view a detailed list of materials you must complete, please login to the MySJU portal http://my.sju.edu and click on the "New Hawks" tab.
MISSION
The Student Health Center subscribes to a definition of health that includes the attainment, maintenance and lifelong commitment to an optimum level of wellness. This philosophy is rooted in the Jesuit educational tradition in which there is integration of learning with the development of the person.
The Student Health Center strives to assist students in the pursuit of their academic goals and personal development by identifying and addressing health situations which impede student learning. This mission is served by the provision of high quality health care as well as health promotion that facilitates the development of the whole person.
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