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Walter's Whaleness Express offers five kits for students to order: a sexual health supply kit that includes dental dams, lubricant and condoms; a sleep kit that includes sleep masks and herbal teas; a substance use supply kit that includes tolerance break guides, fentanyl and xylazine tests, tick kits; and quit kits used to start quitting smoking or vaping. 

Center for Health Promotion increases access to free health supplies through private mail orders

By Ryan Johnson, Staff Writer April 11, 2024
In an attempt to provide free, anonymous resources for sexual, mental and physical health, the Center for Health Promotion announced the creation of Walter’s Whaleness Express on March 21.  Michelle Goode, program director for the CHP, said as of April 10, there have been 95 orders for kits on campus so far and the majority of students chose to have the kits delivered to the mail lockers.
Sophomore Caitlyn O'Dell writes about  the importance of making improvements to public transportation to foster a more environmentally-friendly world.

Commentary: Accessible public transportation is key to addressing environmental issues

By Caitlyn O’Dell April 3, 2024
Climate change poses a severe threat to the planet, evident in unpredictable weather patterns during seasonal transitions. As awareness of these changes grows, so does the realization of the need for action to reduce our impact on the environment. One prominent discussion revolves around reducing vehicle emissions, which not only contribute to atmospheric risks like ozone, methane and carbon monoxide, but also raise broader public health concerns related to air and noise pollution.
Junior Juliana Valli is a striker on the field hockey team and a physical therapy major in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance. Valli is one of 13 health science majors on her team.

Student-athletes enhance their health science education on the playing field

By Ana Gavilanes, Photographer October 17, 2023
Beyond their experiences in the classroom, student-athletes at Ithaca College are expanding their knowledge of the human body through the grind of practice sessions and the excitement of game days. 
The city of Ithaca's Common Council strengthened the Trans Safe Haven Resolution and officially declared Ithaca as a sanctuary for transgender healthcare when it passed new gender-affirming laws Sept. 6.

Ithaca declared sanctuary for transgender healthcare

By Jaquelyn Reaves, Contributing Writer September 20, 2023
The city of Ithaca's Common Council passed new gender-affirming laws Sept. 6 to strengthen the Trans Safe Haven Resolution, officially declaring Ithaca as a sanctuary for transgender healthcare. 
Popular international student health insurance improved to meet IC's requirements

Popular international student health insurance improved to meet IC’s requirements

By Prakriti Panwar, Assistant News Editor August 30, 2023
ISO Student Health Insurance — a commonly used and affordable alternative health insurance provider for international students — has created a plan to meet Ithaca College’s requirements. This change comes after international students originally found out in February 2023 that ISO Student Health Insurance would not be accepted from Fall 2023 onward. 
Junior Cara Pressman brings attention to her experiences with healthcare systems in the  U.S. and Costa Rica. She raises concerns about U.S. healthcare being a flawed system.

Commentary: Healthcare system in the US is a scam

By Cara Pressman March 28, 2023
The U.S. healthcare system is flawed and nobody should be forced to pay millions just to stay alive and stay safe.
First-year student Sebastian Pickford writes about the importance of sleep in the life of a college student. He argues students should personally prioritize their sleep schedule.

Commentary: Sleep is a vital element to student health

By Sebastian Pickford September 28, 2022
Sleep deprivation is a problem often overlooked in college students, despite the fact that over 70% of college students report having sleep problems.
Ithaca College became a part of the Cayuga Health System’s (CHS) network Aug. 15, with the hopes to create a more sustainable student health center.

IC partners with Cayuga Health System for student health care

By Olivia Stanzl, Staff Writer August 31, 2022
Ithaca College became a part of the Cayuga Health System’s (CHS) network Aug. 15, with the hopes to create a more sustainable student health center.
Editorial: Cayuga Health System improves standard of care

Editorial: Cayuga Health System improves standard of care

By The Ithacan August 31, 2022
Ithaca College's new standard of care is what Ithaca students deserve. Of course, as everything else, it comes with a cost.
In a campus-wide email June 14, Bonnie Prunty, vice president for Student Affairs and Campus Life, announced that the partnership will continue the relationship that the college has formed with CHS and improve student health services. 

Student Health Services partners with Cayuga Health System

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief July 19, 2022
Ithaca College will be partnering with the Cayuga Health System (CHS) for Student Health Services beginning Aug. 15. 
Ithaca College will not be making any changes to its mask guidelines for the remainder of the spring semester.

Health department announces new COVID-19 deaths

By Alexis Manore, News Editor February 3, 2021
The Tompkins County Health Department announced more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to 25 resident deaths in the county.
The SGC passed three bills — one creating a new committee for the SGC and two focusing on requirements for student organizations at the college.

SGC passes sustainability and health safety bills

By Syd Pierre, Editor In Chief December 2, 2020
The SGC passed three bills — one creating a new committee for the SGC and two focusing on requirements for student organizations at the college.
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