Summer
Hi Parents,
Summer is here! I don’t know about you, but I have been
very busy. I have had the great pleasure of meeting some of you during
Orientation and Registration and I look forward to meeting more of you during
the final Orientation and Registration dates. Due to the business that is summer, this
will be the only newsletter you will receive until September. So, I have jammed it full of useful
information about Health Services, our Smart and Healthy Campaign, Top 10 lists and much more. I hope
you have a fun and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Britta Horeck
Healthy Living at Stout
Summer is in full swing and as you finish up with graduation
parties it may be starting to hit that your student is going
to college in the fall. Many of you have already attended
Orientation and Registration at Stout and your students are
now even more excited to start college and leave home. As you
begin school shopping and creating lists of what and what not
to bring, something to think about is medical services. Does
your child have an insurance card? Do they know their medical
history? At Stout we are lucky enough to have our own Student
Health Services Center. We also work very hard to promote
Smart and Healthy living.
Part of student’s tuition is dedicated to “segregated fees”.
Student Health Services receives approximately $125.00
per student per academic year in segregated fees to fund
campus health care operations. Along with this student health
fee, there are out-of pocket charges for specific products/
medications and services. This fall, Student Health Services
will directly bill your health insurance plans for services
provided by our professional clinical staff. This is good news
as it allows us to continue to provide high quality health care,
and meet the needs of our students without putting the
financial burden on students and families.
Additional information:
• The amount of money charged per visit is based
upon the type and complexity of the service and
procedures provided.
• Because students pay the health fee that supports the operations of the health services, the
health services will accept the payment made by
the health insurance companies for office visits
as payment in full. In most cases it will not be
necessary to charge or bill for a co-payment for
services.
• You could still incur charges if you have not met
deductibles, or if you receive medications, lab
work or supplies not covered by your insurance.
Students are responsible for paying for such
charges. These charges are can be billed directly
to your student’s university account and paid
online.
• The health services refers student who need
treatment or services beyond what we provide to
outside specialist or hospitals. Our local clinic/
hospital is Mayo Clinic Health System. Students
are responsible for all costs incurred outside the
health services.
• Our current policy of providing high quality health
care to all eligible students regardless of their
health insurance status or ability to pay remains
in place.
Services provided:
• Triage Nurse-providing guidance, self-care, and
answering questions regarding your health.
• Evaluation/treatment and care for illnesses and
injuries
• Continuation of care and treatment plans already
underway
Limited prescription medication is available on site as well as
written prescriptions by our clinical staff. If your student is
taking medication(s) daily, needs monthly refills, our clinic staff
will assist in managing the care and medication. There are a
number of pharmacies in Menomonie, including Walgreens
and Wal-Mart. Securing medications is a good idea, especially
controlled medications. Store medications in a lock-box and/
or locked drawer for added security.
Make sure your student’s immunizations are up to date.
Student Health Services requires an up to date immunization
record on file prior to the first day of classes: Form . This
assists us in providing optimal care to your student.
• Psychiatrist-limited days/hours
We are very excited to have your student attend UW- Stout.
Health matters to us! Health is essential to education.
By promoting good health, we can remove barriers to
achievement; we can foster excellence. Every visit to the
Student Health Services is a learning opportunity; we want to
educate every student about important risks to health, better
ways to take care of themselves, and how to be smart and
effective health care consumers.
• Massage Therapy
Additional information just for you, click: here.
• Physical exams/Preventive health screenings
• Laboratory screenings
• And more….here
Coming soon:
Click HERE to Learn More
Smart+Healthy
Promoting a safe and healthy learning environment that encourages responsible and legal
choices for alcohol and other drug use.
The University of Wisconsin-Stout has implemented a social norms intervention called
Smart and Healthy that is aimed at changing students’ perceptions about drinking
behaviors. The theory behind social norms interventions postulates that a change in
perceptions about drinking then alters student’s drinking behaviors. For more information
on the campaign click here.
Top 10 Things to Bring to Stout
1. Fan: Both a window and a small desk fan.
2. Headphones: Sometimes you want to listen to
music and your roommate may not want to.
3. Power Strip: Extra outlets may be necessary
for computers, TV’s, DVD players and Game
systems.
4. Slippers: So nice to have during winter time.
5. Desk/bed lamp: For late night study sessions
6. Poster putty: To hang all your sweet decorations.
7. Shower shoes and Caddy: For convenience and
comfort.
8. Antacids, Tylenol, Cold Medicine: For minor colds,
headaches and upset tummies.
9. A plant: To add a little life to your room.
10. A floor rug: Stain it, ruin it, throw it…no worries,
no hassle.
Top 10 Things not to Bring to Stout
1. Hot plates: Each residence hall has a kitchen for
cooking.
2. Food: Don’t over buy on ramen, easy mac and
oatmeal.
3. Too many clothes: This will be hard. Bring clothes
for the season and during breaks refresh your
closet from home.
4. Movies and Books: You have limited shelf space
and can rent hundreds of DVD’s from your
residence hall front desk!
5. Fire arms: This should be a given but, for all you
hunters out there, guns are not allowed.
6. Too many knick knacks: Again, space is limited.
We know you love your GI-Joe collection but, a
few will do.
7. Kayak: Large sporting equipment can be rented
from Stout Adventures!
8. Large Speakers/ sub-woofer: Most residence
halls have quiet hours and noise limitations.
9. Candles: Again, they are a fire hazard. Try
febreeze or a plug-in air freshener instead.
10. Pets: Scruffy may be your best pal but he is not
allowed in the residence halls. However, you may
have a pet fish!
MOVE IN DAY
Sunday, September 4
Move in times will be sent via Mail a few
weeks prior
Amazon.com’s Top 10 Books to Read Before College
1. Making College Count by Patrick S. O’Brien
2. How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale
Carnegie
3. The Power Of Less: The Fine Art Of Limiting Yourself To
The Essential... In Business And In Life (Chinese Edition)
by Leo Babauta
4. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win
Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
5. Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create
a More Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out by
Richard Carlson
6. The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: With
Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content. by Timothy
Ferriss
7. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free
Productivity by David Allen
8. Simplify Your Life: Get Organized and Stay That Way by
Marcia Ramsland
9. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work by Richard
Carlson
10. Run to Win: Vince Lombardi on Coaching and
Leadership by Donald T. Phillips
8 Lessons for College Success From Lady GaGa
By Dayna Steele
On Behalf of CampusTalkBlog
1. Learn your craft well. Lady GaGa is classically trained and an accomplished musician who constantly practices. Go to
class, take notes, pay attention, learn.
2. Nothing but quality goes out the front door. Ever. Never turn something in because “it’s good enough.” Always make it
the best you can do. Or better.
3. Don’t be afraid to be different, you’ll stand out from the crowd. It takes more than talent to be a rock star. Raise your
hand, ask, challenge.
4. Use social media every way you can to connect with fans (mentors and instructors). Don’t just communicate-respond and interact with them. Facebook is not just for last night’s party.
5. Be gracious, kind and appreciative. Appreciation is never an option. Never. Ever. Always remember to say thank you to
anyone who helps you in ANY way.
6. Give back to the community that gave you your fame. GaGa donates thousands of dollars in each city she plays as well
as getting involved in the causes her fans support. You may not have thousands of dollars to donate just yet but you do have
time and expertise in something. When you give back to your college community, it makes the community that much better.
7. Keep your family and true friends. These are the people who truly want to see you succeed, don’t discount what they can
do to help you. (PS: Call your mother.)
8. Remember that a rock star is never done. At the end of the day, you rest and recharge because when you wake up, you
have to do it all again. Everyday. And on the days you don’t feel like it, do what Gaga told Rolling Stone Magazine she does. She
tells herself, “You’re Lady GaGa, you get up and walk the walk today.”
Inspiring Innovation
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