Wichita State University
MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 15 • March 13, 2026
Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter!
March is a busy month every year! Mid-terms, spring break travel plans, student organization leadership elections, graduate school applications and GRE or other graduate school testing and finally, graduation and future planning causes everyone to stress out! See if any of these topics peak your interest and give you a time out! Let's start with celebrating the International Day of Happiness!
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International Day of Happiness is March 20th!
Here are some quick tips to celebrate the Day of Happiness: Give back with small acts of kindness, physical activity, smile (both real and fake), positive self-talk, appreciate your accomplishments, connect and talk to someone to lighten your emotional load (United Nations).
Have You Ever Tried a Digital Detox?
61% of people admit addiction to their phones/screens. Being constantly on your phone can cause low self-esteem, sleep problems, anxiety/depression, and can cause changes in your brain. Have you tried any of these digital detox suggestions from WebMD? Schedule breaks every 15-20 minutes, leave your phone in another room, review your apps usage on your phone and more tips can help you retain your brain's addiction (WebMD).
Taking a Spring Break Trip?
Maybe doing some hiking in Colorado, or flying to a fantastic destination for sun
and fun, altitude sickness is a real disorder that could make your trip not so fun. Early symptoms of altitude
sickness can include headaches, tiredness and breathing difficulties. Here are some
good ways to tell if you have altitude sickness when you are in your current location
for 24-48 hours and your symptoms continue (Healthgrades).
Medication Refills at Student Health Center
Spring Break is a great time to update your physical exams, immunizations, medication refills and tuberculosis tests. Schedule in the myShockerhealth portal!
Oral Health
Keep those choppers clean! Do you know the right way to brush your teeth and how to appropriately use floss (NIH)? What if you need a dental cleaning, x-rays or more advanced dental care? Don't forget our oral health resources at WSU: Advanced Education in General Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Clinic
Here is a quick video on how to floss appropriately and correctly!
Employee Corner:
State of Kansas Healthquest Newsletter
Did you check out the State of Kansas Healthquest Newsletter this month? Information on adding fiber to your diet, colon cancer, stress and gut health and personal finance are all great topics to get your Healthquest credits!
Healthquest Points
Employees can take advantage of this slower time and schedule your annual physical exam and labwork for your Healthquest points at SHS. Find out more about our faculty/staff services at the SHS faculty/staff acute care services website. Call today to make an appointment: (316) 978-4792.