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Wellness Services
 
Health Screening (Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure, and Body Fat)
  • $20.  Appointments take approximately 15-20 minutes and must occur early morning, as you must be fasting.  Please email Sarah Schrenk at sarahrentz@usouthal.edu to set up an appointment.
  • Blood is drawn via a fingerstick for total cholesterol, HDL, and glucose.  Blood pressure and body fat are also measured.  
  • Unless directed by a healthcare provider, please do not eat or drink anything (except water) after 10:00 p.m. the night before. 
 
To sign up:
  1. Complete the SouthFit Services Contractand return to Sarah Schrenk at sarahrentz@usouthal.edu.  You may pay the day of your appointment.  We accept cash or check made payable to “USA”.  Sorry, no debit or credit cards.
 
Body Fat Measurement (BIA scale)
Use a bioelectrical impedance scale to estimate your weight and body fat percentage.  Free.  Scale is located in the Fitness Testing Suite, top floor.  For best results, measure before you exercise.
 
Blood Pressure Measurement

Free, but by appointment only.  460-7268.  Please do not exercise before measurement.

 

Eating & Exercise Disorders

If you feel that you have, or a friend may have, an eating and/or exercise disorder, please call the Counseling Center at 460-7051 or visit Alpha Hall East, Room 326.  Licensed professional counselors are available to speak with you.

 
Did You Know?

“Wellness” is not only about your physical health.  It also refers to your social, emotional, environmental, spiritual, and intellectual health.  Click for the Division of Student Affairs.  The division offers many services to help you stay well in college, including the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, USA Student Activities, Campus Police, and more.

 
 
 

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