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STATE OFFICIALS ISSUE MENINGITIS VACCINE ADVISORY FOR CU COMMUNITY
Nov 2nd
Meningococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. The same bacteria may invade the blood stream as well. Such infections are rare but potentially fatal. Symptoms of meningococcal meningitis include fever, severe sudden headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, rash and lethargy.
There are currently no cases of meningitis at CU-Boulder. The last reported case was in March 2006.
The CDPHE recommends a meningitis vaccine for faculty, staff and students who are up to 30 years of age AND:
• Have a partner/family member attending or working on the CSU campus and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last three years
• Have been in close contact with CSU students (such as through sharing utensils and beverages, kissing, playing beer pong or other games in which cups are shared) over the past two weeks and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last three years
• Who are currently living in a CU residence hall (excluding family or graduate housing) and who have never had the vaccine, or who have not had the vaccine within the last five years, regardless of their contact with individuals at CSU
Any person who might be included in one of the above recommendations should call 303-492-5432 to schedule an appointment at Wardenburg Health Center for a meningitis vaccine. Limited quantities of the vaccine are available for $14.50 for students, faculty, and staff meeting the above guidelines, and it is free for students who are enrolled in the Student Gold Health Insurance Plan.
Students who are unsure if or when they had the meningitis vaccine should contact their parent/guardian, health care provider, or CU’s Immunization Program Office at 303-492-2005.
Parents of all incoming freshmen receive a letter during the summer with information about the recommendation for the immunization.
Wardenburg Health Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SOURCE: CU MEDIA RELEASE
Low-Income Energy Assistance available Nov. 1
Oct 26th
Boulder County, Colo. – LEAP, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, will begin accepting applications on Monday, Nov. 1, and will take applications through April 30.
LEAP assists low-income households with paying winter heating bills. Income criteria and other eligibility factors apply. The program is designed to pay the highest benefit to households with the highest heating costs and lowest income.
SOURCE: BOULDER COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For more details or to obtain an application, please contact the State of Colorado LEAP Information Line at 866-HEAT-HELP (866-432-8435). The Boulder County LEAP office is located at 529 Coffman St., Suite 190, in Longmont, and can be reached at 303-678-6097.
#Boulder Famous Addictions Therapist Speaker Jack Lavino
Oct 20th
Jack Lavino, longtime Boulder psychotherapist, sought after speaker. Said Lavino, “ I want to educate people about addiction recovery, trauma recovery in humorous, graceful, and poignant talks to free themselves and their loved ones from addiction and trauma. Topics Lavino Talks include:
“ I Have Been To Hell, and Now I Know The Way To Heaven”(Jack’s personal journey through childhood abuse and recovery)
“Addiction: Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places”
“Love Deprivation and Helpless Rage: The Roots of Addiction and the Routes Out of Addiction”
“ Addiction Recovery: Only Love Can Break a Heart, Only Love Can Mend it”
“Addiction and Attachment: What Disease”
“Be the Man You Want Your Daughter To Marry…Because She Will” ( I have recently decided to share my experiences and the lessons I have learned from being a father to two great daughters, ages 45 and 11.)
In his talks Lavino focuses on his own personal as well as his professional experiences to bring these topics to life and to offer effective solutions.
Lavino talks to social, professional, educational, spiritual or civic groups.
For more information, call Jack at 303-245-0552 or email jack@jacklavino.com