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Students, health professionals talk about STI resources on campus …

WEBColleen Hogan. April was STI Awareness Month and although HIV cases have decreased since the 1980’s, 38,000 Americans and more than 600 Chicago …

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Here’s an idea to revolutionize campus care: Offer culturally …

WEBMENTAL HEALTH ISSUE Columbia is taking a pioneering step toward inclusive mental health care by hiring a diverse group of counselors and providing them …

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There’s an app for that: I tested mental health apps to see if they

WEBEditor’s note: This article is one in a series of stories from the Communication Department’s award-winning Echo magazine, featured this summer on the Chronicle …

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College administration considers clinic’s low use, other available

WEBAndres Guerra. Since 2022, the college’s on-campus health clinic typically had about 110 visits on average each month from faculty and union staff, far less than capacity and …

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The debate on student health insurance: Columbia is ‘staying out …

WEBUnlike some colleges and universities in the city, Columbia does not provide health insurance to all students, leaving most to rely on local commercial or government …

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Latest community-run mental health center opens on West Side

WEBIgnacio Calderon The Encompassing Center, 3019 W. Harrison St., is a mental health facility located on the West Side of Chicago. About seven years after …

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Majority of Columbia students report their mental health impacted …

WEBStudents are struggling mentally from the financial strain of attending college, according to new data from the Student Financial Wellness Survey. Greg Foster …

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Opinion: Health care workers need more than applause right now

WEBWhat health care workers need from us now is more than appreciation or acts of kindness. They need masks and gowns. From their employers, they deserve …

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“Hamlet,” the Theatre Department’s ongoing production, shines …

WEB“The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark” is the Theatre Department’s ongoing production as part of their “Classics Reimagined” series, where classic stories …

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National health care debate hits Chicago – The Columbia Chronicle

WEBIn response to the ongoing health care debate on Capitol Hill, people from all over the United States gathered to take action in order to prevent more people from …

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Columbia rejects union request to extend longtime employees’ …

WEBAfter 22 years working for Columbia, Michael Bright said he is most impressed by the care he’s seen co-workers give to students. Bright himself has long-lasting …

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Op-Ed: Why I will continue to wear a mask when I’m sick

WEBJust 20% of Americans consider COVID-19 to be a serious health threat, and only 10% are worried about ending up in the hospital, according to new data from the …

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Review: Horror movie ‘Smile’ is a bad portrayal of mental illness

WEBContent warning: The following review discusses the subject of suicide; the Chronicle regrets any discomfort this may cause. The only scary part of the movie “Smile” after …

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South Side and West Side organizers host ‘Healing in the Park’ to

WEBThe healing station at “Healing in the Park” offered free reiki, acupuncture and herbs. Valentina Pucarelli. Music and a sense of community filled Washington Park …

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Stagnant water in buildings brings health concerns, experts say

WEBOne of the more recent health concerns due to stagnant water is Legionnaires’ disease, which is a type of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. In Lake County, …

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Columbia adjunct’s portrait of life with mental illness wins Chicago

WEBProduced and directed by Margaret Byrne, an adjunct faculty member in the Cinema and Television Arts Department, “Any Given Day” won the Chicago International …

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Activism through art: Self-taught, Latin artist highlights mental

WEBWith stained hands, brushes laid across the floor and walls saturated in paint, Carolina Romo, a junior fine arts major, works tirelessly in the studio to finish her latest piece. As …

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Theatre, dance students struggle to keep positive mindset during

WEBMENTAL HEALTH ISSUE Students involved with dance and theatre grow up in an environment where they have to be vulnerable when receiving criticism for their …

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‘What’s The Deal With’ Pop Art

WEBThroughout the last 27 years, Bart Simpson has been many things. He was an Academy Award winner, boy-band sensation and even somehow managed to stay 10 years old …

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New app can detect vital signs using iPhone camera

WEBA team of biomedical engineers have developed a smartphone app that can track vital signs, such as heart rate, through the use of built-in mobile phone cameras. Although …

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Back to basics – The Columbia Chronicle

WEBWhen CBS tweeted, “Stephen Colbert to be next host of ‘The Late Show’” in April, it was a bittersweet moment for fans. The wry comedic powerhouse will shift to CBS from his …

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College announces new hires, promotions – The Columbia Chronicle

WEBA string of promotions and newly-hired personnel have been announced during the summer that could affect several departments throughout the 2015–2016 …

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