Boise State University Health Services

Who We Are

Purpose Statement
The purpose of Boise State University Wellness Services is to empower individuals in their lifelong commitment to health by providing comprehensive wellness resources to the campus community.

Core Values
The following are values and beliefs that guide Wellness Services' employees and the community they serve:

campus engagement
collaboration
educate for improved health
empowerment
honesty
mentorship
quality programming
respect individuals' needs
responsibility

Health Promotion/Wellness Defined
Health promotion and wellness, although technically having different definitions, are used interchangeably. Simply put, these terms are defined as taking an individual or an organization to an optimal level of health.

Wellness Services defines wellness and health promotion as an active process, a choice and a way of living that is sensitive and responsive to all of the dimensions of the body, mind, and spirit. It is achieved through a lifetime of renewing and enhancing our greatest self by exercising all of the dimensions of our nature regularly, and consistently, in wise and balanced ways. Programming and services provide the opportunity to explore, adopt and sustain healthful patterns, as well as promote the wise use of health services available. A sense of responsibility for personal and community health is fostered, as the gap between health information and health behaviors is lessened.

Wellness Services operates in accordance with the standards of practice developed by the American College Health Association (ACHA).

Eligibility

Students: All currently enrolled Boise State University students are eligible to utilize Wellness Services' offerings and services.

Employees: All current Boise State University employees are eligible to participate in Employee Wellness Programming offerings.

Community: Certain Wellness Services programming is open to the community.

How to Access

Each Wellness Services program or service has specific directions, in regards to utilization or participation. It is best to check the advertising for specific programs or services your are interested in for this information.

Fees

Most programming and services offered by Wellness Services are low to no cost. It is best to review the advertising for the specific program or service you are interested in for specific fee information.

For specific questions regarding Wellness Services programming and eligibility, access or costs, please contact Wellness Services at (208) 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.

Services Provided

ASSESSMENT

Students - National College Health Assessment
Employees - Health Profile

Alcohol

Discover helpful alcohol use information related to your well-being and how it can influence your college experience. Find facts about college drinking along with interactive websites to explore your own consumption patterns. e-CHUG is an evidence-based, alcohol intervention and personalized feedback tool. It is designed to help students assess their alcohol consumption, using personalized information about their own drinking and risk factors.

HIV Testing

Free, rapid HIV tests are available with or without an appointment during the spring and fall semesters. We offer the OraQuick test with no needles or blood draw required. The test is a 20-minute process with results available the same day. Call Medical Services at (208) 426-1459 to schedule an appointment.

Nutrition

Wellness Services offers nutrition information and resources to students, faculty and staff through both group and individual services. Whether the goal is to learn more about healthy eating choices on campus, or ask questions about specific nutritional needs in a one on one setting, we offer resources to help individuals meet their goals and learn more about healthy eating habits and dietary options.

Offers Nutrition Q and A, hosted at the Recreation Center, where students and employees can drop in and ask qualified staff for nutritional advice

Sexual Health

Implemented and maintain residence hall condom machines, a state funded program in which each machine is accompanied by consent and educational messaging
Provide access to condoms and educational materials at various locations
Offer workshops on sexual decision making, healthy relationships, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, breast health and testing and treatment

Health Coaching

The Health Coaching Program will help motivate individuals to change behavior through a supportive partnership. A health coach will guide clients through the behavior change process, helping them set health goals in a safe and effective manner. Health coaching is not a service to replace current treatment by a medical or counseling provider.

Health coaching is available for:

nutrition
sleep
stress
tobacco cessation
weight management

Tobacco

For the health of our community, Boise State University is smoke-free. The smoke-free policy covers all university-owned or controlled buildings, property, vehicles and parking lots, the Friendship Bridge, and Greenbelt section adjacent to campus. Tobacco cessation programs and services are available. Learn valuable tools about how to quit, receive information about Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other quitting aids and get the support needed to quit smoking once and for all.

Educate about the Smoke-Free Campus policy and cessation options
Offer tobacco cessation services
Promote State of Idaho’s quit line and nicotine replacement therapy resources

Massage

The Medical Massage Program offers therapeutic massage to patients referred by a Health Center medical provider. Medical massage is a viable and non-invasive treatment option for conditions that are scientifically known to benefit from massage techniques applied in a skilled, therapeutic fashion under the supervision of mid-level provider or physician.

The General Massage Program is open to the entire campus community. This affordable service is provided at the Recreation Center by certified massage therapists and no referral is needed. Treat yourself or a loved one to a massage for stress reducing and healing benefits. For pricing, payment and scheduling information, call Recreation Services at (208) 426-1131.

The Chair Massage Program offers university departments, organizations and groups an affordable and convenient way for a certified massage therapist to be available at campus-organized events. For pricing, payment and scheduling information, call Wellness Services at (208) 426-5686.

For specific questions regarding Wellness Services programming and eligibility, access or fees, please contact Wellness Services at (208) 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.