Did you know most people don’t know they have an STI because they have never had any symptoms? Getting a routine STI test is an important way to help keep you and your partners safe.

Drop-in at the Wellness Centre for a routine STI test and a free slice of pizza! 

Make STI testing a routine part of your health care.

Contact orluwell@lakeheadu.ca with any questions.

This January, Lakehead Orillia Athletics and Recreation is excited to offer a Learn to Curl event, partnered with the Orillia Curling Club as part of 2023 Thrive Week! The event will be hosted at Barnfield Recreation Centre on Monday January 23, 2023 from 7 to 9 pm and is open to all Lakehead Orillia students and employees. 

No experience or equipment is necessary! Fee to participate is $20 per person, which includes ice time, instruction, and use of equipment. Spaces are limited and registration is open on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register, visit >>>> (link to reg page)  

Password for Registration is Thunderwolves

Come destress and relax through crafting with Indigenous initiatives! Can’t wait to see you there!  

This event is open to staff, students, and faculty.

Come destress and relax through crafting with Indigenous initiatives! Can’t wait to see you there!  

This event is open to staff, students, and faculty.

Practice a self-guided meditation by walking through the Labyrinth. The Walking Labyrinth is set up and available to use all day Monday - Friday in the dining hall.

All staff, students, and faculty can participate! 

Buy a warm beverage at the coffee kiosk in Simcoe Hall for someone who helps you thrive, and add their name to the THRIVE board to redeem their drink later in the week. If you find your name on the THRIVE board, you inspired someone and they bought you a drink to redeem at the kiosk! Get ready to Thrive!

All staff, students, and faculty can participate!

Ready to kick off the year with clarity and creativity? Come join us for our drop-in Career Vision Board Workshop hosted by Career and Co-op Services on Tuesday, January 24th from 2 pm-4 pm in Simcoe Hall! Jumpstart your journey to success by mapping out your career goals with a vision board - get inspired, get creative, and get ready to thrive! 

This event is for students only.

The cutest kind of stress relief is back on campus for Thrive Week! 

Join Therapy Dogs from St. John Ambulance for some warm snuggles and feelings of pure happiness!

Join the conversation by sharing your mental health message, picking up some Bell Let's Talk swag, and taking time to connect with fellow Thunderwolves.

Lakehead employees will have personalized access to:

• Benefits information
• A variety of wellness tools and resources
• Bell Let’s Talk Day activities
• Sign up for our Virtual Thrive Kit (OR Sign Up Here!)

Looking for some extra protection against COVID-19 this school year? The province’s GO-VAXX mobile vaccine bus will be rolling into campus this January.

The GO-VAXX bus will be set up on campus from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, January 28th, 2023, administering the bi-valent vaccine. Students, faculty, staff, and community members will be able to receive a first, second, third or fourth dose of the vaccine. No appointment is required.

Anyone wishing to take advantage of the GO-VAXX bus to receive their vaccine is reminded to:

• Bring your health card. If you do not have a health card or your health card is expired, bring another form of government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license, passport, status card or birth certificate.

• Eat and drink something before you arrive to prevent feeling faint or dizzy while being vaccinated.

• Dress for the weather in case there is a lineup.

• Wear clothing that allows for easy access to the upper arm such as a loose-fitting top or a T-shirt.

• Wear a mask that covers your nose, mouth and chin.

• Do not visit the GO-VAXX bus if you have symptoms of COVID-19.