Carrie Hogan, MS, ANP-C, director of health services for Siena College, has been named an Empire Whole Health Hero by Empire BlueCross, in partnership with the Albany Business Review. [...]
Whether your son or daughter is entering as a freshman, or returning as an upperclassman, there are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the transition back to school this fall. [...]
Drinking to excess at college is often played for laughs on television and in the movies, but the reality is binge drinking has serious consequences. [...]
As physician consultant, Dr. Kasbekar will provide medical care to Siena College students, administer the student travel health program, act as collaborating physician for the clinical staff, and serve as the medical resource for college health policy and protocol recommendations. [...]
Along with their smart phones and laptops, students should bring basic first aid kits as another step toward living independently. And make sure their immunizations are up-to-date! [...]
For most parents, sending their child off to college fills them with a mixture of pride and worry – how will they do without you right by their side? A good place to start is to pack the student a well-stocked first-aid kit.
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Although most college students are at their peak physical health, they still need first aid for everyday illnesses. Send them to school prepared. [...]