Take10 with Student Health and Wellness to reflect on and implement small actions you can take to prioritize your wellness as we’re heading into a very busy time of year.

Student Health and Wellness will be in the Library at Heritage Place from 1:30 - 3:30 pm to help you prioritize your wellness with giveaways, wellness tips, and answers to your Student Health and Wellness questions!

Can’t make it today? Here are a few ideas that you can try to prioritize your wellness:

• Check-in with your mental health through the WellU Key
• Book an appointment with a health care provider to make sure your physical health is on point. 
• Set aside time for self-care
• Get your flu shot
• Manage your sleep schedule

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

How did the alpaca express its gratitude to Lakehead Students? 

It came to Lakehead Orillia and said, "I'm al-paca full of appreciation!"

Yes, you read that correctly, there will be an alpaca on campus on October 31st from 12 pm - 2 pm. Stop by outside the Dining Hall and get your picture taken at our fall photo booth featuring an alpaca from Cedar Hollow Alpaca Farm! 

Alpaca-n't wait to see you there!

Student Health and Wellness will be joining the Student Success Centre in celebrating Halloween on October 31st in Simcoe Hall & Heritage Place! Be sure to wear your best costume and participate in a series of engaging and fun activities with lots of candy and prizes to be won!

Drop by Simcoe Hall between 11am - 2pm, or Heritage Place between 1-3pm, for Halloween themed activities, games, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt and more! 

There will also be free treats and hot apple cider! 

Come test your skills against the Randomizer on Monday, November 6th from 11 am – 1 pm, in the Orsi Family Learning Commons. The Responsible Gambling Council is presenting its new program the Randomizer for young adults with an interactive kiosk, specially staffed display and fantastic giveaways including three scholarship awards. Drop by, say hello and see if you have the skills to #BeatTheRandomizer!

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.

A health card is not required to get a flu shot, but it you have a health card, please bring it.

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

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.

A health card is not required to get a flu shot, but it you have a health card, please bring it.

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

Happy Halloween! Join Student Health and Wellness for a spooky good time! Gather your friends to build your own candy kabob or take a picture in your costumes at our Halloween photo booth! We can't wait to see you there! 

If you are celebrating Halloween this weekend, make sure to get your free Drink Smart Trick or Treat Kit first! Student Health and Wellness will be in Simcoe Hall distributing these kits, running activities, and providing information about safer substance use and sexual wellness to help you prepare for a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween Weekend!

Sisters in Spirit Day is a day we honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples (MMIWG2S). In 2021, the rate of gender-related homicide of Indigenous victims was more than triple that of gender-related homicides of women and girls overall.

Join the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Student Health and Wellness, and the Office of Human Rights and Equity for a Tea & Chat to honour the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples, learn about the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into MMIWG2S, and implement a Call to Justice within your own life.

The Office of Indigenous Initiatives will be having a sacred fire on October 4th to allow for the community to gather, talk, remember, and hold vigil. 

• Sacred Fire Date: October 4th, 2023
• Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
• Location: Tipi (behind Simcoe Hall)

Stop by the picnic tables outside the dining hall to mix your own mocktail and play some not-drinking games with Student Health and Wellness and friends.