MUMPS

Recently there have been several cases of laboratory-confirmed cases of mumps at the University of Richmond. With spring break travels and visits with friends on other campuses, there are concerns of possible exposures to this infection.  To date, Student Health Services here at Hampden-Sydney have not identified any suspect cases, nor has there been any cases in the surrounding counties.

Mumps is a viral illness, characterized by swelling of the jaw, and is spread via droplets from the nose and throat. It is also spread by direct contact with saliva from infected persons. Symptoms of this infection include fever, body aches, nasal discharge, as well as, swelling of the jaw.

Prevention efforts include meticulous hand washing, containment of oral and nasal droplets by covering your coughs and sneezes, restful sleep, nutritious foods, and adequate hydration.  Seeking medical care early in the course of any illness may lessen the severity and/or prevent undue exposure to others.

For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/mumps/.  If you have concerns, contact Student Health Services at (434) 223-6167.

Beth P. Graham, BSN, RN-BC

Director, Student Health Services

Wellness Center

204 College Road
Hampden-Sydney College

Phone: (434) 223-6167

Fax: (434) 223-7071

bgraham@hsc.edu

     Student Health Services staff believes that:

• Each student has the right to treatment with dignity by a professional medical staff that has experience in the care of college students.


• The information that a student shares with us must be kept in confidence; it will not be shared without the student's permission.


• A student should be given the opportunity to be a partner in his care and should be given choice of treatment options and of health care providers when such options are available.


• A student should be given accurate, clear information regarding his health problem and prescribed treatment.


• Students have the responsibility to be truthful about their concerns, to follow their prescribed treatment plan, and to ask questions.

HOURS:
Student Health Services is open for clinic hours on a walk-in basis during the regular academic year (fall term and spring term) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The College Physician is available to see students at 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Students should be at the Center at that hour if they wish to see the doctor. At other times, the Center is staffed by professional nurses who are experienced in the care of health problems that frequently plague students.

Student Health Services is not open for regular clinic hours during school vacations, May Term, or the summer break.

CONTACT:
Student Health Services
PO Box 336
Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6167
Fax: (434) 223-7071

The Student Care Committee is designed to identify a fellow student who may be struggling with any sort of health or wellness issue. Such issues may include mental health, physical health, substance use, stress, academics and any other area that may cause you to be concerned about his overall wellness.

By using this system, you are bringing this student to the attention of Nurse Beth Graham in the Student Health Services, Associate Dean Christa Fye in the office of Academic Success, Director Vincent Rose in the Wellnes Center, and Assistant Dean of Students Shawn White.

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