Geneva College Health Services

27/10/2025

With Cold and Flu 🤧 season upon us it can be difficult to stay healthy, but there are many ways in which we can help boost our immune systems. One important way is through SLEEP 😴! There are 4 main ways that sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy immune system:

✔️ During sleep the body produces white blood cells which help to fight off infection.
✔️ Sleep reduces the amount of inflammation in the body.
✔️ Sleep produces antibodies which also help to fight illnesses.
✔️ Deep sleep triggers hormones which naturally boost the immune system.

So make sure you are getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep per night. If you do get sick, Health Services is here to help! 💪

22/10/2025

Colder weather means more time indoors which ultimately means more chances to spread illnesses. 🥴It is important to know the difference between a viral infection (common cold) and a bacterial infection (strep throat).

✅ Viral infections have mild symptoms and can last 7-10 days. They do not require antibiotics and will go away on their own.

✅ Bacterial infections have more intense symptoms that get worse over time and can last longer than 10 days. These infections usually do require antibiotics.

👩‍⚕️If you are unsure what type of illness you have you can have your symptoms evaluated through Geneva College Health Services!

17/09/2025

16/09/2025

The Health Services Clinic is closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to be back with you tomorrow!

15/09/2025

Cook that dough! In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, read this first before mixing up your dough.

https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/test-your-safety-knowledge-about-ready-cook-foods

09/09/2025

Every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne diseases. It is important to identify the symptoms of a foodborne illness (aka food poisoning) and know how to treat it. Geneva College’s Health Services Clinic is here to help if you suspect that you may have food poisoning. You can schedule an appointment with our clinic through your student health portal.

01/09/2025

This month take an active role in preventing foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning”. Follow these 6 safety tips to keep you and your family safe!

21/08/2025

Welcome to Geneva! We are excited to have students back on campus and we look forward to the new semester! Need to be seen for an illness, injury, or other health issue? The Student Health Clinic is here to help! Easily schedule an appointment online through the student health portal. Appointments are free and confidential. We look forward to serving you this year!

14/04/2025

We are so excited to welcome Marlene to the team. Please feel free to reach out with any healthcare concerns between now and the end of the semester!

25/10/2024

Big Thanks to all who came to see us last night! We’re thawing out today!

24/03/2023

It can be difficult for college students to follow a consistent exercise schedule, so follow these tips to be more active in your everyday life!