Wichita State University
MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 8 • July 25, 2025
Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter!
It is July! Summer is more than ½ over, but don't be sad because this next academic year is going to be great!
Of all the overwhelming news coming out on a day-to-day basis, it might be hard to stay positive. Just remember what the great Charles Barkley says "I look forward to the future, mostly because I can't do anything about the past." Have a great rest of your summer!!
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No More Shoeless Checks at TSA
Here is some great news! No more shoeless checks at TSA checks! Homeland Security announced a new policy to allow passengers traveling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on at TSA checkpoints. Don't forget your REAL ID is required to fly in the US. In Kansas, it can take 1-4 weeks to receive your new ID with a gold star indicating the REAL ID. (CBS News)
UV Safety Awareness Month
July is UV (ultraviolet) Safety Awareness Month! UV is the root cause of most skin cancers. Follow these 3 steps: seek shade, wear sun-protective clothing and apply broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher for skin cancer prevention. For a great how-to video on checking your own body for skin cancer. (AAD.org)
Job Interview Strategies for Neurodivergent Applicants
Prepare to wow your interviewer wiht the right interview strategies and preparation designed for nuerodivergent applicants. While interpreting social cues or handling unstructured formats are challenging, highlighting your strengths is your biggest asset. Here are some tips! (Additudemag.com)
Did You Move Your Jog into the A/C during the Summer?
Treadmill tips to increase efficiency and reduce injuries are important , especially for new users. Being aware of your treadmill's safety features will also benefit you while exercising and you experience dizziness or pain. (VeryWellFit.com)
Employee Corner: Annual Exam Laboratory screening appointments for WSU Employees will be extended through December 1, 2025.
Schedule your annual Well-Person Physical Exam and laboratory tests! Services to meet your Healthquest discounts can be completed and may be free with your State of Kansas Employee health insurance benefits. Call for your appointment!
Heat Stroke Doesn't Look Good on Anyone!
As we enter the dog days of summer, remember the heat can sneak up on you - especially
during outdoor activities, travel, or work. (ready.gov)
- Stay ahead of the heat by drinking lots of water - like, real water, not just iced coffee or energy drinks
- Aim for about 8 to 10 - 8 oz cups per day. Avoid sugary, caffeinated, or alcoholic drinks, which can dehydrate you.
- Dress smart: make light colors, loose fitting clothing, and bucket hats part of your vibe.
- Take breaks in the shade or indoors, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is strongest.
- SPF 30 is your bestie. Reapply every two hours unless you are going for the red snakeskin look.
- If you start feeling woozy, headachy, or extra gross and sweaty, that could be heat exhaustion. Find shade, chill out, and sip water like your GPA depends on it.
- If someone stops sweating, acts confused or is burning up and not on fire...That's heat stroke. Call 911 right away!
- TL/DR: Hydrate like you mean it, respect the sun, and don't let the summer turn you into an overcooked flesh nugget
- Belinda Werth, DNP, APRN-C, Student Health Nurse Practitioner