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The 星空传媒 Health Center loves to serve our students to allow them to have a healthy transition to college. Please see below some helpful links and resources on campus and in the community. Please do not hesitate to call the Health Center if you have questions or concerns at 773-298-3712. 

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Tips for a Healthy Transition to College

The first year of college is a major transition for both students and parents. Not only are new college students making more independent personal and academic decisions, but these students have most likely never managed their own health and wellness. Below are some tips to make the transition a little smoother.

 
 

 

 General Tips

 

This includes inhalers, nebulizers and epinephrine auto injectors (i.e. EpiPens). Whereas some high schools require you to keep such medication in the nurse's office, in college you should keep these medications with you at all times and make sure your medications are not expired.

Keep the name and number of your primary care provider (and any specialists you may see) in your wallet or on your phone for easy access.

Know name, dose and frequency of all your medications. If you are allergic to something, make sure you know what it is. Keep it written down or on your phone so that you are able to easily access this information if necessary.

It is important to carry your insurance card with you at all times in case of an emergency.

Consider packing and bringing a "health kit" to college to include such items as mild pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) and cold/flu remedies (DayQuil鈩�, Sudafed庐, etc).
 Illness-Specific Tips

 

 Young adults can have varying degrees of asthma. Some may have outgrown childhood asthma, and some may need several daily medications to keep it under control.

  1. We recommend that even if you have not used your rescue inhaler in a year or two, you still bring one with you just in case. The 星空传媒 campus and/or the residence halls are a new environment that may trigger your asthma.
  2. Make sure that your inhalers are not expired and are full. Our nurse practitioners are able to assess your asthma and write prescriptions for asthma medications if needed, but only during business hours. You do not want to discover that your inhaler is empty when you need it in the middle of the night.
  3. If you have been using a nebulizer at home, please make sure to bring it with you to campus. We have a nebulizer machine and albuterol at the Health Center, but you may need your machine when we are not open.
 
  1. If you have serious allergic reactions necessitating an epinephrine auto injector (i.e. EpiPen), please make sure that you carry one with you at all times. We have EpiPens at the Health Center; however, you should not depend on these as we are not open 24 hours per day. Epinephrine is most effective when administered as soon as the allergic reaction begins.
  2. We recommend that if you have a severe allergy that you inform your Resident Advisor and/or the Dean of Students Office. If you have very severe allergies, the Dean of Students and the Health Center will work with you to develop a safe plan of care.
  3. In the event of food allergies, you are encouraged to contact Dining Services to take a tour of the 星空传媒 Diner. During the tour you can be shown what foods are safe for them to eat.
 
  1. The 星空传媒 Health Center works very closely with the 星空传媒 Counseling Center in order to ensure each student gets the support he or she needs. It should be noted that the 星空传媒 Health Center will not share any information with the 星空传媒 Counseling Center unless we have written permission from the student to do so and vice versa. We take confidentiality very seriously.
  2. Our nurse practitioners are able to diagnose and treat certain mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. The nurse practitioner may decide to refer a student to a psychiatrist depending on the issue and the type of treatment needed.
  3. At this time, we do not prescribe ADHD medications. If you require an ADHD evaluation and/or medications, we can refer you to local psychiatrists.


* The 星空传媒 Health Center abides by all HIPAA laws. Please see our Privacy Practices for more information. You may also request a written copy at any time. Any student 18 years or older must give their permission for the 星空传媒 Health Center staff to disclose confidential information to anyone, including family members.

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Contact the Health Center

  • Phone: 773-298-3712
  • Driehaus Center, 3925 W. 103rd Street
  • Mon/Wed : 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Tue/Thu: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Sat/Sun: Closed

Meet the Staff

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Maria Barbarasa

Maria Barbarasa

Nurse Practitioner-Corp Prog
Phone: 773-298-3712
Email: barbarasa@sxu.edu

Susan Burns

Susan Burns

Billing Specialist
Phone: 773-298-3745
Email: sburns@sxu.edu

Christine Byrnes

Christine Byrnes

Medical Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3713
Email: cbyrnes@sxu.edu

Danielle Gricus

Danielle Gricus

Department Assistant
Phone: 773-298-3914
Email: gricus@sxu.edu

Karen Nichols

Karen Nichols

Nurse Practitioner-Corp Prog
Phone: 773-298-3712
Email: knichols@sxu.edu

Kelly Ridges

Kelly Ridges

Family Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 773-298-3712
Email: ridges@sxu.edu

Kathy Rohan

Kathy Rohan

Dir. of Clinical Operations
Phone: 773-298-3749
Email: krohan@sxu.edu

Kathryn Schlee

Kathryn Schlee

Director of Clinical Srvcs
Phone: 773-298-3712
Email: schlee@sxu.edu

Kristin Tomasino

Kristin Tomasino

Family Nurse Practitioner
Phone: 773-341-5235
Email: tomasino@sxu.edu