Preventing the Spread of Illness As we welcome the spring season and begin enjoying many large campus events, we’d like to highlight strategies each of us can use to prevent the spread of gastrointestinal (GI) and respiratory illnesses. CC continues to use a public health framework for disease prevention, monitoring, and response that is informed …
Author Archives: Wellness Resource Center
Student in Distress Guide
Dear CC Community, Providing support to our students during personal, academic, and interpersonal challenges is a vital part of our responsibilities at Colorado College. We are often among the first people our students turn to when they are experiencing distress. Student Health & Wellbeing has created a one-page guide, “Supporting a Student in Distress,” to …
A Healthy Start to Block 5
Hello Students, Welcome back to campus for four more blocks of learning, exploration, and togetherness. Maintaining good health is imperative to achieving our goals, both in and out of the classroom. There are several resources available to you at CC to promote your overall wellness and to provide assistance when you are feeling under the …
CC’s New Campus Advocate: Molly Becker
Meet Molly Becker CC Campus Advocate Molly Becker, Campus Advocate The Wellness Resource Center is pleased to announce that Molly Becker LPCC, NCC, AAT has joined CC as our Campus Advocate! Most recently working as a clinical therapist at CSU Pueblo, Molly has extensive experience in helping college students navigate trauma and providing survivor empowerment. …
Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics at CC
To Our Campus Community: Having a healthy community in which everyone can thrive is a top priority at Colorado College. As we move into the fall and winter months, we are committed to maintaining access to influenza and COVID vaccines while providing evidence based public health guidance to maintain safe campus environments. Vaccine Opportunities Collectively, …
Important Health Update: Steps to Prevent the Spread of Illness on Campus
Hello Campus Community, With Block 5 in full swing and everyone back on campus, we are experiencing an uptick in viral illnesses, including influenza (flu). To help slow the spread of illness, we’d like to remind you of the steps you can take: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer. …
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CC Has a New Health Partner
Dear Students, We’re excited to share that UCHealth is now our new Health Center partner at CC! UCHealth is a trusted healthcare leader in Southern Colorado with a nationally recognized network of hospitals, clinics, and providers who are dedicated to delivering excellent, patient-centered care. Our clinic team will include a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, medical …
CC Has a New Health Partner
Dear Faculty and Staff, The message below was sent to all students this afternoon. We are forwarding this information to all of you in the event a student, or students, come to you with questions. The Student Health Center is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, with referrals to the UCHealth Garden of the Gods …
Taking Care of Ourselves
Dear Campus Community, With the beginning of the autumn season, I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you all as your new Associate Vice President of Wellness. In my first few months at CC, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you and learning about the passions of this community. …
COVID-19 Updates
COVID and Wellness Updates Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! We are excited to see students, faculty, and staff back on campus. As we gather, we’d like to highlight updated recommendations for staying healthy heading into the fall season. The health and wellness of our campus community is our top priority. CC uses a public …