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National Wear Red Day

Thank you to all those who wore red on National Wear Red Day and helped us increase awareness about heart disease in women.  And thank you to those who shared their pictures.  Please see below for some of our colleagues who swapped the Dartmouth Green for some red in support of a good cause.  To learn more about the National Wear Red Day, click here.

           

                        Wellness At Dartmouth

     

 

                          Tuck School of Business

             

 

                            Financial Aid Office

                   

 

                The Office of Human Resources

      

 

Dartmouth Field Health Coaches and Dartmouth Health Connect Staff

 

                       Thayer School of Engineering

 

           Committee for Protection of Human Subjects                                                                                                         

            

Flu

How can I prevent the flu?

• Take time to get a flu vaccine. See below for details on some options to get a flu shot at no cost to you!
• Take everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs including:
  • • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
    • Stay home when you are sick.
    • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
    • Wash your hands often with soap and water!

Where can I get a flu shot?

Dartmouth Health Connect:

• Patients of Dartmouth Health Connect can receive a flu shot at the practice at no cost. To check availability and to make an appointment, please call 603-738-1164 or click here to schedule an appointment online.

Community Clinics:

• A variety of free community clinics are available.  See here for a listing of some community clinics.
• DHMC is offering clinics in October and November. Call the flu hotline at 603.653.3731 for specific dats, times and locations or click here.

Local Retail Pharmacies:

• Employees with medical coverage through Dartmouth College can receive a flu shot at no cost at several local retail pharmacies. No appointments needed: simply walk in during pharmacy hours and show your Cigna medical ID card! See here for a full listing of participating pharmacies. 

Primary Care Physician:

• Flu shots are free of charge to all employees and their family members on a Dartmouth-sponsored Health Plan. However, applicable copays, coinsurance, and/or deductibles may apply when the flu shot is given as part of an office visit.

 

Stay Safe!

DartAlert

DartAlert is a campus-wide communications used in the event of an emergency. Click here to register.

Safety and Security

In trouble? Call Safety and Security!

• Emergency: 911 or 6-3333
• Call (603) 646-4000
• E-mail: Safety.and.Security@Dartmouth.edu

Hours: Serving 24 hours a day, every day!

Dartmouth College's Department of Safety and Security is "committed to providing a safe environment for the pursuit of academic excellence in the spirit of community responsibility." Learn more about the department and their commitment to providing a safe environment.

 

Learn to save a life! Get CPR trained.

Dartmouth EMS offers American Heart Association certification courses in CPR and First Aid. You may also set up a customized course for your group and at your location in the Upper Valley. Sign-up for information and course schedules.

Environmental Health

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) provides guidance to the Dartmouth Community on occupational and environmental health and safety issues. Follow this link for a voice-recorded overview/tour of the department with Dartmouth Professor Michael Blayney.

 

External Resources:

Preventive Health

• List of Preventive Services Covered
• Recommended Screenings

Environmental Health

• Center for Environmental Health
• CDC: Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
• Environmental-Health Link
• Environmental Protection Agency