Wellness Services
FAQ's
Q: What is Wellness Services?
A: Wellness Services promotes the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff through the delivery of programs, services and multidisciplinary interventions that enable each to accomplish their academic and career goals, as well as enhance personal development. A holistic approach to health promotion and prevention is used for a diverse campus population, in order to facilitate a socially just, healthy learning community and work environment, using evidence-based best practices. These practices involve opportunities to foster awareness and skills, as well as address the environmental context in which health behavior decisions are made.
Q: How can I learn about wellness classes, workshops, support groups and events available?
A: Log on to Health, Wellness and Counseling Services Events/Classes/Groups Calendar. You can also find out about programming and up and coming events in HWC's newsletter called the Daily Dose. Copies can be found at the Health & Wellness Center, Counseling Services and around campus.
Q: Are internships available?
A: Yes, Wellness Services does offer internship opportunities each semester. Interns receive leadership and program training, earn stipend and credits, make campus connections and have fun!
There are two options to choose from:
1. Wellness Works Peer Education Internships - Peer Educators are valued members of the university community and provide essential outreach services for students, campus groups, classes and organizations on a variety of health related topics. They receive relevant training to develop and implement special projects and workshops designed to improve individual campus well-being.
2. Wellness Services Internships - Wellness Services interns obtain a wide variety of programming experiences. Duties may include conducting needs assessments, data analysis, project development, program implementation, evaluation and maintenance of department programs.
Q: What are good sources for health information?
A: Wellness Services has developed a health
links site listing the top sources from health information
on-line. Our Health
Tools and Resources section offers the opportunity to explore various health topics, partake in corresponding health assessments, and discover related links, local and national resources and campus community events.
Wellness Resource Stations are located at Boise West Student Services and the Health & Wellness Center. Both house the latest health information and related campus services. The Health & Wellness Center location has a lending library for students and employees to check out books on various health and wellness topics, DVD's, CD's, videos, brochures and health models.
Q:What is the difference between the Medical Massage and General Massage Programs?
A: The Medical Massage Program offers therapeutic massage to students referred by a Boise State Health & Wellness Center medical provider. Massage appointments are billed directly to the student's health insurance plan. If the massage is not covered by their insurance, the student will be directly billed. Students are encouraged to confirm their massage coverage with their insurance provider prior to scheduling an appointment. For more information, call (208) 426-1459.
General Massage is available to the entire campus community. Payment must be made when the appointment is scheduled. This can be done in person at the Service Desk or by calling (208) 426-1131 with a credit card. Payment is nonrefundable; however, if you need to reschedule your appointment, you may do so by calling no later than 5:00pm the preceding day. Gift are certificates available. For more information, log on to: Campus Recreation's website.
Q:What is a Cardiac Risk Panel?
A: Wellness Services, in conjunction with Campus Recreation, offers health screenings on campus at a low cost to Boise State University employees. A Cardiac Risk Panel is one of the screenings offered. It is a complete blood chemistry analysis used to identify potential risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This process also assesses cholesterol and glucose levels.
