Health & Wellness Resources

Going to college is an exciting time. It is a time for gaining new knowledge and experiences, both inside and outside the classroom. Here are a few resources for staying healthy and safe in college.

General Health

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
  • Stay active. Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity a minimum, 5 days a week.
  • Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day.
  • Manage stress and maintain balance. 
  • Get tested for sexually transmitted infections and know your status.
  • Know the dangers of binge drinking and limit alcohol.
  • Know the dangers of cigarette smoking and vaping/juuling.  Don't smoke.
  • Avoid illicit drug use. 
  • Seek help from Health Services if you are not feeling well or from the Counseling Center if you are depressed or experiencing distress.

Nutritional Health

  • "Ask the Dietician" 
  • Allergies and Dietary Preferences  
  • Nutrition Wellness Library
  • For questions regarding food allergies or special dietary needs Contact Chef Derek Jolie at djolie@rwu.edu.
  • Individual nutritional counseling (either remote or in person) is available with a registered dietician.  This is a great resource available to any student who wants guidance with healthier eating, weight loss, eating disorders, food allergies, or diet optimization for sports/physical endurance. Call Health Services to schedule an appointment.                                                                          

Sexual Health

Travelers' Health

Mpox Information