Hunter Takes Precautions to Protect Students, Faculty and Staff During the Flu Season!

As part of the public health campaign, Hunter College has distributed personal bottles of hand sanitizer at key locations around the campus.

The goal is to protect everyone at Hunter, so we need to make the supply last. Pick up a bottle whenever you need one, but please take and use just one at a time.

The hand sanitizers have been placed in baskets in high-traffic locations, including:

• Brookdale Residence Hall
• Public safety stations
• Libraries
• Registrar's Office
• The Welcome Center
• Student Services' Office
• Health Office
• OASIS
• Financial Aid Office
• USG's Office

We have also provided bottles for each academic department, and we will monitor supplies to keep them as current as possible.

Meanwhile, please take common-sense steps against infection.

• Wash your hands with soap and water every chance you get.
• Keep your hands away from your mouth, nose or eyes.
• Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing - inside the crook of your elbow is best.
• Stay home if you’re sick, and wait 24 hours after your fever goes away before going out again.
• Get vaccinated for both the seasonal and the H1N1 flu.

For additional information, please continue to visit Hunter's "Flu Prevention and Preparedness" website. We encourage everyone to read it carefully and to return to it regularly for updates. you can reach it from the Hunter homepage, or directly at: www.hunter.cuny.edu/flu.

Let's all do everything we can to get through this challenge.

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CUNY Diabetes Wellness Walking Group

When: Every Monday and Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm
Where: Hunter College West Lobby, Main Entrance

Take a study break and walk with our group for an hour to Central Park!

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Low Cost No Cost Mammogram Screenings!

When: Tuesday, November 3^rd
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Mobile Van on 68^th street and Lexington Ave.

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Diabetes Management Group

When: Thursday, November 5^th

The program is for faculty, staff, and students with diabetes who want to learn how to take control of their blood sugar, maintain health and prevent complications. Classes are taught by a certified diabetes educator (CDE) and registered dietitian (RD). All participants will receive a free glucose meter, pedometer and A1c test.

To register, email Lorraine at: cuny.diabetes.ed@gmail.com.

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Student Diabetes Support Group

When: Every 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Room 1413 East Building

If you are a student with diabetes, managing this condition is challenging. The group is led by a CUNY student with diabetes. It will unite you with fellow students and give you a chance to share your experiences and help you better cope with living and going to school with diabetes. Attending meetings on campus is a convenient way to compliment what you learn from your health care team and motivate you towards better daily diabetes management.

If you have any questions email Stephen at: cunydiabetessupport@gmail.com.

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Free HIV Testing

When:  Thursday, November 12th
Time:    11:00am to 3:00pm
Where: Office of Health Services, 307 North Building

Free confidential and anonymous HIV screening with pre and post test counseling.

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For more information, please visit the Wellness Education website.

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