Wichita State University
MyShockerHealth Newsletter • Issue 11 • October 16, 2025
Welcome to the myShockerHealth newsletter!
It's October and Fall Break! Congrats on making it 1/2 way through the semester! You can do this. Student Health is here to support you. To help you stay healthy during the last 8 weeks and finals, consider a flu vaccine! More info below! October is ADHD Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness. Lots of great information, including WSU employee information on health insurance!
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Flu Vaccines at Student Health
Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students and faculty/staff. Cost is $25.00 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk in to the Student Wellness Center from 8am - 4 pm Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season
ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness month - Download this calendar of "31 Days of ADHD information- past and present" to learn about the history of ADHD and facts related to this neurodivergent disorder.
ADHD Medication
How to tell if ADHD medication is working? What a great question and if you just started on these medications know that ADHD symptoms should be decreased even at the lowest optimal dose.
Did You Know?
Did you know that Student Health screens, evaluates and prescribes ADHD medication for WSU students, without formal testing? We don't want to create a barrier for our students! Our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Tora Willis, PMH-NP, is trained to assess ADHD symptoms and treat with medication or other treatment methods. Call (316) 978-4792 to make an appointment with Tora!
Types of Acne
There are 6 different types of acne divided into either non-inflammatory and inflammatory types. Yes, pretty much everything is caused by inflammation! (Medical News Today)
Employee Corner:
PY2026 Health Insurance Enrollment is open NOW!
You have until October 31, 2025 to make your health insurance selections. Do NOT wait until the 31st, there is too much traffic on the enrollment site. And, if you need help: don't forget these resources: Call the SEHP MAP Help Desk at 800-832-5337 from Oct. 1-31, 2025, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT. After hours, email techsupport@hrissuite.com.
Are You Interested in Retirement?
Are you interested in retirement, but not 65 yet, but also not sure you can afford Cobra health insurance or other marketplace plans? You probably didn't know there are options in these situations. Here is the State of Kansas information on State Employee health plans for Non-Medicare Retirees.