September 2006:
Number 509
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A newsletter for the students, faculty and staff of the Collin County Community College District. Published monthly. For information or submissions, call 972.599.3142. Cougar News welcomes student and faculty submissions. Next deadline: September 10 All submissions are due by 5 p.m. on the due date. Photos cannot be returned. Text should be emailed to mrobinson@ccccd.edu or sent on disk. Please submit copy that is proofed, edited and saved in Word format. Cougar News staff: Lisa Vasquez, director; Mark Robinson, editor; Marcy Cadena-Smith, contributor; Sydney Portilla-Diggs, campus correspondent; Stephanie Hall, student correspondent; Nick Young, photographer and layout
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Health and Fitness -- Free services abound for students
The Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse is providing free HIV testing at the Spring Creek Campus from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month beginning in September.
The test utilizes an oral swab and does not require a blood draw. Confidential results are available within 30-40 minutes.
According to Texas Department of Health Surveillance Report, Collin County experienced a 57 percent increase in new HIV infections in the last year alone. An individual's health, and the health of the community, depends on the practice of safe behaviors, and, if necessary, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Do you have questions about your need to be tested? If you have had unprotected sex, or if you have shared needles while using IV drugs, you are at risk.
Call Robert Reeves at 214.725.5916 to make an appointment for the test.
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When life becomes challenging you can moderate your stress, stay healthy and on the road of success. Here’s how:
- Be realistic—too much responsibility? Prioritize what is necessary
- Drop “superman/woman” mentality—being perfect is a myth
- Reflect—collect your thoughts
- Plan ahead
- Exercise
- Maintain healthy lifestyle—eat well, sleep, limit alcohol/caffeine
- Share feelings—talk to a friend
- Hobbies
- Be flexible—open-minded and willing to compromise
- Take one thing at a time—accomplishment will encourage you
To learn more, contact Counseling Services at 972.881.5126, or visit the Counseling Service offices at the Spring Creek Campus, Room C225, the Preston Ridge Campus, Rooms F116/F117 or the Central Park Campus, Room A221.
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