Author: Heather Stafford

Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or humid than average. Protect yourself and others when it’s hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. Learn more about extreme heat and other health advisories.

UV index safety and resources

• Do not burn or tan: Avoid intentional tanning.
• Seek shade: Get under cover when sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Wear protecting clothing: Long-sleeved shirts and pants, wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
• Generously apply sunscreen: Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen generously. Apply 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or toweling off.
• Check the UV index every day: The higher the UV index, the more you should do to protect yourself from the sun. When planning outdoor activities, follow EPA’s safety recommendations.
• Protect those at risk from UV rays: Children, the elderly and those with special needs may be more sensitive to the sun. Babies younger than six months should be protected from the sun using hats and protective clothing.

Student Health Services is providing a flu vaccine clinic for WSU students and employees 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in 142 RSC (Harvest Room).

Flu vaccines are $25 for WSU students and $35 for faculty/staff. If you have health insurance, please bring a copy of your insurance card to receive any free immunization benefits you may have with your insurance plan.

And if you bring two non-perishable food items to donate to the Shocker Support Locker, you’ll receive a $5 discount.

Student Health Services also provides immunizations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in the Student Wellness Center.

Student Health Services is proud to announce its new clinic physician, Delane H. Vaughn, MD. Dr. Vaughn is a family medicine, board-certified doctor in Wichita, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals and other facilities in the area.

Vaughn attended Wichita State University as a first-generation college student and graduated in 2003 with her bachelor of science in nursing, working as an ER nurse. She continued her education and attended University of Kansas School of Medicine and received her medical degree in 2011.

Vaughn has a passion and commitment for promoting healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention and is looking forward to working with our student population as our clinic physician.

Daily walk-in COVID testing and vaccination services will be available at the Student Wellness Center 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For registration and eligibility for testing visit the COVID-19 Testing page.  For registration, eligibility and locations for vaccines visit the  COVID-19 Vaccinations page.

All current WSU students, faculty and staff have access to free COVID-19 testing and vaccines through Student Health Services.

Testing appointments are available without appointments and is open to WSU students, faculty and staff. SHS has set the following hours for walk-in testing:

• Mondays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesdays: Noon to 4 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9 a.m. to noon
• Fridays: noon to 4 p.m.

Vaccines are available to WSU and WSU Tech facility, staff, students and immediate family members, amd Innovation Campus partners. For vaccines, SHS has set aside 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

The Wichita State Student Wellness Center located at the Steve Clark YMCA will close for the holiday shutdown at noon Friday, Dec. 17. It will reopen Monday, Jan. 3.

For medical care during the holiday shutdown, students can visit the WSU After Hours Medical Emergencies website.

For a list of COVID-19 testing sites, visit the Sedgwick County COVID-19 Sampling and Testing Information website.

For a list of COVID-19 vaccine sites, visit the Sedgwick County Vaccine Clinic Locations website.