Healthy Illini Podcast

Description:  The Illinois App has so many features to help navigate your Illinois journey. One area we want to highlight is the wellness section that provides a variety of resources and directs you to campus services to help support you and your wellbeing. Download the Illinois App today! Resources: Illinois App Wellness Tools – Illinois App McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois at Urba...

McKinley Self-Care Stations provide non-prescription medications and other healthcare products. McKinley has added four new vending machines around campus to increase access and convenience for students and their healthcare needs. Tune in to find out more about them. Resource: Self-Care Stations | McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Our guests today talk about living in the residence halls. They share tips to help you make your space feel like home, get connected with resources and let you know how to get involved.  Resources: Home page | University Housing | UIUC (illinois.edu)

McKinley’s onsite radiology unit has some of the best radiology technicians. Find out from them their career journey that led to their healthcare profession in radiology, the work they do and what they enjoy about working at McKinley. Resources: McKinley Health Center: McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Tune in to learn more from our guests who take you on their personal journey of understanding epilepsy to diagnosis, treatment and coping skills. Lean more about advocating for yourself while navigating the healthcare systems. RESOURCES: Locations – Epilepsy Advocacy Network S.T.E.P.S. Tool - Epilepsy Alliance America Epilepsy...

Fire safety is an important topic to learn about and have conversations about. Whether living on or off campus, it is critical to be mindful of safety precautions that could prevent a fire. Our guests today are with our campus and community to share tips and resources. Resources National Fire Protection Association:   https://www.nfpa.org/   Email: f&s@codefire.edu Email Robert Simons, Deputy...

Being outdoors is a favorite for many when summertime hits. Enjoy and explore gardening as an activity that brings many health benefits whether it is a flowering garden or crops. Tune into expert advice shared by a Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension Office. Resources: Illinois Extension Gardening https://www.freeview.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/255_wide/public/2019-12/y...

Environmental Health and well-being are so vital to be aware of on a local and global level. The connection between environmental health and personal health is often overlooked. Tune into our guests today, who will help make those connections clearer, talk about the importance of our environmental actions, and how to become more involved with sustaining a healthy environment.  Resources: iSee: ILL...

Days can run together. Semester grind gets monotonous especially as we start to wind down the semester. Finding motivation to keep us focused and finish strong can be a challenge. Hear from some peers about ways to find your personal motivation to help you motor through your days and feel good about yourself. Resources: McKinley Stress Management Peers (SMP): Follow on Instagram @smp.uiuc For more...

Many students are managing their healthcare for the first time on their own. Understanding what your pharmacy offers and how to be a good healthcare consumer can ensure that your needs are met, and use of your medications are properly and safely administered. Our guest today, a McKinley Pharmacist, shares details about services, resources, tips and ways to be an informed consumer at McKinley Healt...

Sexual health can encompass so many areas but today's episode will focus on sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract infections. Join two of McKinley's staff who discuss these topics to help others understand them and feel at ease talking about them with their healthcare provider. Resources: McKinley Sexual Health Educator, schedule a one on one appointment, 217-333-2714 McKi...

Learn more about the services, resources, and support McKinley Women's Health unit offers students at the University of Illinois. Our student guest asks some targeted questions that many may feel uncomfortable addressing while two of our staff members go into detail about wellness visits, birth control, and more.  Resources:  Women's Health | McKinley Health Center | University of Illinois...

Starting the conversation about the biological nature of sex and gender as they relate to each other and what it means in the greater context of society. Hear from our guests and their personal journeys. Resources: Gender & Sexuality Resource Center: Gender & Sexuality Resource Center | LGBT Resource Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Union for Transgender Equality &...

Mindfulness is nothing new but turning its focus on your relationship with food may be territory you haven’t explored. Our guests talk about intuitive eating and cover principles that take a holistic approach to set you up for success. Mindfully attending to your eating experience can be positive, uplifting and bring you more energy. Tune in to learn more! Resources: McKinley Health Center: Nutrit...

Androgens and anabolic activators may be chosen to use to enhance muscle mass and improve body image. Learn more from our medical staff about androgens and how they are used, their effects, and risks before consideration. This conversation also includes information about erectile dysfunction from McKinley's Sexual Health Educator. ED can affect young men impacting their confidence and sexual well-...

Description: Wellness is a state of optimal well-being that is oriented toward maximizing an individual’s potential. This is a life-long process of moving towards enhancing your physical, mental, environmental, financial, spiritual, vocational, emotional, and social wellness. Tune in today to learn about the many ways our Illinois campus supports your wellbeing and offers opportunities for you to...

The Division of Intercollegiate Athletics launched the I Matter Campaign to challenge all social media users to change their tone and tenor on social media as it relates to social media harassment aimed at college athletes and coaches. Our guests today include UI student-athletes and staff who talked about the importance of addressing the toxic messaging that occurs in the social media community a...

Social media has its benefits and drawbacks. It can help us stay connected with friends and family, inform us about the latest news, or find events happening in our communities. On the negative side, some of us seek validation through social media which can take a mental and emotional toll. Striving to find a healthy balance can be a challenge. Today's guest addresses the concerns of too much enga...

As a follow up to our Reboot & Rebound episode, we wanted to have some student tutors on to talk about the advantages of tutoring and how easy it is to connect with one. Whether you had challenging semester, are struggling with a class or just need some peer advice from someone who understands where you are coming from, tune in to learn more about campus resources that are here to support you....

Wellness is a growing area of personal interest and often influenced by many factors such as society, culture, family, friends, etc. Today’s guests talk about wellness as it relates to their native home and share some comparisons to the States. Understanding wellness can be much different in other areas of the world. Tune in to learn more from our guests from China and Kazakhstan. RESOURCES : McKi...

Sometimes semesters don’t go according to plan because of a number of personal and academic factors. These struggles are not uncommon but may result in poor academic performance. Today’s guests talk about how to turn things around, who to talk to, tips to get back on track and stay positive for the new semester. Campus is here to support you so learn about the resources to help you be successful....

Narcan is an opioid medication to reverse or reduce the effects of an opioid overdose. McKinley Health Center recently partnered with Champaign-Urbana Public Health to distribute Narcan through McKinley's Health Resource Centers on campus free of charge to students and staff. Joe Trotter, from CU Public Health, talks about Narcan's need, use and  how to access Narcan. We are also joined by a...

Adulting can bring many mixed emotions as you take on new and more responsibilities. One area that is often a challenge to understand is your health insurance. Our guests, from Student Insurance and the Student Insurance Advisory Committee, share in this episode details about health insurance logistics, the University plan and coverage. Listen in to learn more and feel empowered to take charge of...

The Illini Wheelchair Seating Clinic at the University of Illinois works to provide wheelchairs and scooters  to UIUC students, faculty/staff, and the Central Illinois community. In the clinic, an individual who either currently uses a wheelchair or scooter or who needs one can work with a physical therapist to select the device that is most appropriate for them. Dr. Laura Rice from Applied H...

It's that time of year when stress levels begin to rise with the semester coming to a close, finals taking place and many heading back to home. Keeping yourself calm and relaxed during these times can help you manage them more effectively. Today we have two Illinois student athletes, Dani Davis from Illinois Softball and Noor Abdellatif from Women's Track and Field who share how they remain calm i...