Student Health News

UNM Kick Butts Day is March 23

Tobacco-free health benefits start immediately and can last a lifetime. To help UNM students take control of their addiction to tobacco products, Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) and the Campus Office of Substance Abuse (COSAP) will host this year's Kick Butts Day event on Tuesday, March 23, at the Student Union Building Atrium, from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Whether students are actually ready to quit smoking or just want information, SHAC and COSAP will have staff on hand to help. Students can pick up a free nicotine replacement therapy patch or gum after completing a simple, five-minute assessment. Students who don't smoke but care about someone who does, can stop by to learn how to help the smokers in their life feel supported and informed.

For information, call COSAP at (505) 277-2795 or SHAC at (505) 277-7947.

Student Health 101 and Parent Perspective online , UNM's e-magazine Student Health 101 (SH101), has a lot of helpful information for students and their parents. Stories in the March issue include:

Sleep: The Secret to Better Grades, Fitness, and Mental Health
Spring Into Shape: Tips for Getting Toned
How to Build Your Financial Future
Making Smart Fast Food Choices
Student Body Art: Tattoos and Piercings
Students in Action: Project Aware at Hudson Valley Community College
Health Brief: Diabetes: Know the Symptoms and How to Treat it

As a UNM parent, you can read SH101's Parent Perspective, the parents-only edition that summarizes the topics covered in your student's SH101 issue. All of the articles link to campus and local resources for UNM students. SH101 also has an online General Health Guide, which is a quick reference for common health questions and emergencies for students.

Visit the SHAC web site to read the latest issue, access the General Health Guide, or opt in to receive this monthly magazine by e-mail.