Health Education Resources

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As a registered LSC Student, you can have free exclusive access to Wellbeats: an on-demand fitness platform with 500+ workouts, nutrition and mindfulness classes for all ages, levels, and interests. Play on your personal devices at home or on-the-go and find recommended challenges to keep you motivated. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Wellbeats has a starting place for you. (LSC Staff with a paid membership can also participate!)

Want to learn more?

To learn how to use Wellbeats, check out the 5-minute Wellbeats navigation tour.

Get started by downloading the Wellbeats App or visiting the website portal.

For access to Wellbeats, contact:
Roxanne Frederick
roxanne.frederick@lsc.edu

Health Education Events 2021

Tuesday, April 13
3:00 PM

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Please join us for Sexual Violence 101. Hosted by Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault (PAVSA)

Learn and discuss the core definitions of and information about the consent, sexual assault, harassment, trafficking and sexual violence.

Join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 965 2876 1380
Passcode: 542471

Mondays, 5:00 p.m.

PAVSA (Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault) Trauma Informed Yoga, Well-being Yoga guided by Svälja Yoga

Questions: PAVSA (218) 726-1931 or rachel@pavsa.org

In-person and live Zoom classes available. FREE for individuals working with PAVSA. This is a trauma-informed, slower placed, and gentle class focused on restoring wholeness and well-being. While the experience of trauma and its aftermath can feel isolating, yoga provides an opportunity to be physically in sync with others. The practice can help a person regain their sense of control and ownership over their own body and their own experience. More information (PDF)

Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m.

LSC Students: You’re invited to join HOPE & HELP Group virtually with UMD

Hope and Help is a group for those struggling with a loved one’s addiction.

Join Zoom Meeting

Local Covid-19 Health Resources & Updates:

St. Luke’s Q Care Clinic at Lake Superior College: closed until further notice.
E-care online medical services eCare visits are free (up to two per user) using the code: COVID19.
Covid-19 info at St. Luke’s

Essentia Health
Virtual visits
E-visits for Covid-19 screening is available free of charge. Testing ordered as a result of the screening could incur a charge.

Lake Superior Community Health Center
Learn more online or call for more info. Some appointments will be through TeleHealth.
(218) 722-1497 (Duluth)
(715) 392-1955 (Superior)

Need insurance?
The Health Care Access Office is open and taking telephone appointments. To speak to a health care navigator, call (218) 722-9650.

PAVSA – Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault
Though they will not be meeting face to face, they are available via phone, text, or email. Feel free to contact PAVSA at:
PAVSA mail phone number (218) 726-1442
LSC Advocate Carly Hiti: (218) 726-1442 ext. 25
Text: (218) 209-2961
Email: Carly@pavsa.org

Alcoholics Anonymous Virtual Meeting via Zoom:
Young People’s AA
Friday Nights at 7:00 PM
Zoom number is 598-892-493 password: 12

Mental Health Resources

LSC Counseling department: free of charge to all LSC students with virtual meetings available regarding personal, academic and career counseling. Schedule an appointment online.

Nystrom & Associates
Accepting new patients via virtual appointments. They currently offer nearly 100% TeleHealth psychiatry, therapy services and have immediate openings. For more info visit: www.nystromcounseling.com or call 844-NYSTROM (844-697-8766)

Birch Tree Center
Crisis team members are answering crisis phone line 24/7 at (218)623-1800
Crisis mobile team and walk in assessments are temporarily suspended but they are accepting direct referrals from a source such as a case manager, social worker, MD, NP etc. They will help individuals through the direct referral process as well. Visit www.birchtreeduluth.com

Natural Mental Health
Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Tim Culbert Natural Mental Health is responding to this crisis by offering a free program called “Calm In The Time of Coronavirus: An Online Resilience Retreat.” Wednesdays at 7:00 PM CST

Active Minds Mural Project

This Active Minds Mural was created by LSC students, staff & faculty to share their experiences surrounding mental health. Video credits to Jamie Paquette, LSC Media Studies Student.

Wellness Center

Please check out some recreational fitness classes from our instructors at Ignite Studio & The Duluth Playhouse! For more options, visit Ignite Studio or Duluth Playhouse on Facebook.

Wellness Center Fitness Class Schedule

Recorded “Virtual” Wellness Classes

LSC offers these on-campus health and wellness resources

St. Luke’s Q Care Express Clinic – closed until further notice.
New this year to campus: St. Luke’s Q Care Express Clinic is located for your convenience at the main entrance in the C building. They offer walk-in care for minor medical issues. Some of the common health issues they diagnose and treat include:

sore throat
cold or flu symptoms
upper respiratory infections
earache, pink eye
minor rashes
tick bites
shingles
allergies/hay fever
female urinary tract infections

Need first aid? First aid kits are located throughout the campus–use as needed. In the case of any emergency, please call 9-911 from an inside line. For security dial 6911.

Moms: Breastfeeding and need a place to pump? The “quiet” room is located in the Intercultural Center (ICC), Room M150. Questions? See ICC or Roxanne in Student Life.

Health Services is the “health resource center” for LSC students. We provide health education materials & health insurance information, connect students to local health care agencies, promote wellness & safety, sponsor health related events, and offer influenza vaccination clinics in the fall.

We are part of the Tri-Campus Community Coalition on Student Drinking (T3C) and provide alcohol awareness and education. Please see the link for more information or to become part of this group. Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekly in Student Life.

Did you know we care about Mental Health on our campus? We have an Active Minds chapter for students interested in mental health education, awareness, and advocacy at LSC. This is a student led group and we are always looking for new members with a passion to help others!

Health Services does not provide daily medical services to students or dispense medication of any sort. The LSC Store sells a small selection of OTC medications, eye drops, and First-Aid items for your convenience. If you have a medical emergency on campus, dial 9-911 or contact Campus Security 6911 as they are the first responders. Campus Security is located at the East Entrance.