Join Student Health and Wellness for a mid-day yoga break with Rosanna Shillolo. No yoga experience necessary. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mat, but a limited supply of mats will be available to borrow. No registration required. If you have questions, please email orluwell@lakeheadu.ca

Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table located in the Regional Centre Lobby November 9th from 1:30-3:30pm to grab a safe night out kit, learn about Safer Sex, Healthy Relationships, and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and find out about other local sexual health resources available to you. Getting tested and knowing your status is critical in protecting yourself and your sexual partners.

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/wellness/staying-healthy/sexual-wellness

It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10.

Do you know your handlebars from your lampshades?  Your Charlie Chaplins from your Gomez Addams? 

LUSU, The Outpost and Student Health and Wellness are putting your Movember knowledge to the test in support of Men's Health!

Sign up as a team and show off your moustache and men's health knowledge. No cost for registration but donations to Movember will be accepted. 

The Outpost has put together a prize for the winner. 

The Student Wellness Advisory Team (SWAT) works to facilitate student input into the overall operations of Student Health and Wellness, Lakehead University’s Wellness Strategy and Student Health and Wellness’ Health Promotion Strategy. Members shall serve as student ambassadors with respect to the services offered by Student Health and Wellness and as ambassadors with respect to the overall health and wellness of the student population.

Students from both Thunder Bay and Orillia are welcome and those from equity-seeking groups are encouraged to take part. Meetings will occur 2 per semester over zoom.

To celebrate World Kindness Day with inspo from the Little Words Project, drop by the RC Lobby (Outside the Outpost) to make a kindness bracelet with Student Health and Wellness. Make it for someone you know who needs a boost or keep it for yourself to remind yourself to stay positive.

All supplies are provided, no registration is required. 

Join Student Health and Wellness and Pride Central for a conversation about building healthy relationships and navigating consent in 2SLGBTQIAA+ relationships. Led by Kris Carlson, a social worker and sexual health educator, the session will touch on communication skills, consent, intimate partner violence, and more. 

No registration is required, and lunch is provided.

Managing your finances and making ends meet can be stressful but we are here to help! Drop by Student Health and Wellness to ask representatives from RBC on Campus, Student Awards and Financial Aid and Student Health and Wellness about all things money-related. We'll share resources and tools to help you develop healthy financial habits.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Take time for yourself over the winter break by signing up for the Winter WellU Wishlist. Self-care and mindful practices will be delivered right to your inbox to help you make yourself a priority and reset for the new year.

You will receive your first email on December 19.

Nothing helps you unwind more than yoga. Unless its yoga with puppies!!

Join instructor Ameena and a batch of Thunder Bay Doodles for downward dogs on Wednesday November 9 at 7pm.

Spaces are limited and will fill up fast so sign up soon! Open to Lakehead students only.

Cold and flu season is upon us! One of the best ways to prevent getting sick is getting your annual flu shot. Student Health and Wellness is hosting a Flu Shot Clinic for students, faculty, and staff.

Select an appointment timeslot through this form to save your spot. Appointments are preferred, but drop-ins will also be accommodated.

To help things run smoothly, we encourage everyone to complete this consent form and bring it to their appointment. Paper copies will be available to complete upon arrival. Please bring your health card with you if you have one.

Can’t make it to the flu shot clinic? Call or visit your local pharmacy to book an appointment.