Students' Self-Care Guide : be.georgetown.edu

by Don R. Powell, Ph.D. and the
American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Note:This book is not meant to substitute for expert medical advice or treatment. The information is given to help you make informed choices about your health. Follow your health care provider’s advice if it differs from what is given in this book.

Understand that many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and the American Institute for Preventive Medicine was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in capital letters (e.g., Tylenol).

This guide is one of a series of publications, programs, and online products, developed by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, designed to help individuals reduce health care costs and improve the quality of their lives. We publish a companion student mental health self-care guide called Minding Your Mental Health. We also provide many wellness and disease management publications and programs.

Section I: Common Health Problems How to Use This Section
Abdominal Pain Acne Allergies & Asthma Colds & Flu (Includes SARS) Coughs Depression Diarrhea Eating Disorders Fatigue (Includes Mononucleosis) Fever Headaches	Skin Injuries Sore Throats Sprains, Strains & Sports Injuries STDs/HIV Stress Suicidal Thoughts Urinary Tract Infections Vaginal Problems Vomiting & Nausea West Nile Virus
Section II: Playing It Safe General Safety Guidelines Alcohol & Alcohol Safety Drugs & Drug Safety Over-the-Counter Medication Safety Skin Safety Tests & Immunizations Testicular Self-Exam Breast Self-Exam
Section III: Lifestyle Issues Eat Well & Get Regular Exercise Set Up Good Sleep Habits Don’t Use Tobacco Products Sexual Health

 

Contributors and Reviewers

Telephone Numbers & Information Form - Form to record important telephone numbers and insurance information in case of an emergency and a summary form What to Tell Your Health Care Provider to use when you call or visit a health care provider. (1 page PDF form*)

For more information call or write:
American Institute for Preventive Medicine
30445 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 350
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
248.539.1800 / Fax 248.539.1808
email: aipm@healthy.net

Access the American Institute for Preventive Medicine's Web site: www.HealthyLife.com and click on "Online Demos/365 Topics."

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