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Health and Wellness Resource Center503-491-7125
Location and HoursThe Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC) is located on the main Mt. Hood Community College campus inside the College Center, Room 1051A. As you enter the front doors of the College Center (Room 1051), the entrance is just past the elevator and to the right of the reception desk. If you head down the stairs on the right, you will have missed us! The HWRC is open the same hours the College Center is open, generally 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday. Check it out! How do I know if I really need to seek medical care?Direct medical care from a doctor or nurse is not available on campus but check out the software program, "Student's Self-Care Guide" at the Computer Resource Station. A variety of topics are listed, which are typical to students (e.g., headache, abdominal pain, etc.). The program will guide you through a decision tree to help you decide if you need to seek medical care. To use the software, just click on the “star” icon labeled “Self-Care Guide” on the Computer Resource Station desktop! If you do need medical attention, information sheets are available to help link you to low or no cost medical care in the surrounding community and to other organizations. Resource sheets and all literature at the HWRC are free. Computer Software: A variety of CD ROMS are available for use in the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Students may use this software at the Computer Resource Station. The HWRC can also be used when researching health-related topics for MHCC classes! Here’s what’s available:
Health Newsletters are available for review in the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Students may use these newsletters at the HWRC, which are located in labeled binders (please do not remove from the HWRC). The most current issue of each newsletter available is the first one in the binder. Newsletters are kept for 2-3 years prior to the current year. These can be invaluable resources when researching health-related topics for MHCC classes! Here’s what’s available:
Web links to quality health-related Internet sites are book marked as “Favorites” at the Computer Resource Station. Now you don’t have to spend your valuable time searching for good web sites! Health and dental insurance is not provided by Mt. Hood Community College Students are responsible for their own medical coverage. A student health insurance plan can be purchased on a term-by-term basis for students registered for six or more credit hours. Insurance brochures for a variety of plans that students may purchase and brochures for the Oregon Health Plan are available. Immunizations and tuberculosis skin testing are available at doctor’s offices, some clinics or at county health departments in the Portland area. The nearest clinic is the Multnomah County Immunization Clinic located at 727 NE 24th Ave. (1 block North of Sandy Blvd), Portland, 503-988-3828. A $20.00 dollar per person office visit fee will be requested at the door for all clinics. Student immunization records are not stored at the Health and Wellness Resource Center. Blood Pressure monitoring equipment is available at no charge at the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Staff members will be happy to show you how to use the monitoring device and information is available in the Center about blood pressure. Body Fat Percentage Measurements are available at no charge at the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Please call the HWRC at 503-491-7600 to schedule an appointment time. Body fat percentage measurements are done with a noninvasive bioimpedance analyzer. This device is used to estimate an individual’s body fat volume (mass) and percentage by weight. To have your body fat percentage measured, you will be asked for some basic information, then asked to stand and hold the device with your arms straight out. Within moments, you will have an estimate of your body fat percentage. In certain cases, the body fat percentage that this device will estimate can be significantly different from the actual body fat percentage. These circumstances include:
Recommended times for measurement include:
Weigh yourself! A scale is available for use in the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Come in anytime you’d like to weigh in! First Aid supplies are available at no charge at the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HWRC). Supplies are very basic and include band-aids, gauze pads and antiseptic wipes. Please, only take what you really need so that adequate supplies can be maintained for other students also. If you have ongoing needs for these types of supplies, we ask that you supply your own. Emergencies Contact us at wellnes2@mhcc.edu. We will respond as soon as possible. |
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