Health & Wellness

Flu season is upon us, and COVID is still with us. Please take measures to stay well, and consider getting a flu, and an updated COVID shot, by Dec 1.

This will help to protect yourself, and others, from the seasonal flu and COVID, and the potentially serious complications.

• What are symptoms of the flu? Flu symptoms include high fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, severe body aches, headache, chills and weakness. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms of COVID can be similar: Symptoms of COVID-19 | CDC

• What do I do if I get sick?
  • Stay home and drink fluids, eat well, sleep, and take fever reducing medicine if needed.
  • Wear a mask
  • Call your health care provider if needed for more serious symptoms.
  • For flu, see: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/treatment.htm
  • For COVID, see: If You Are Sick or Caring for Someone | CDC

• How do I keep others from getting sick if I am sick?
  • Stay away from others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Wear a mask
  • Isolate from others:
    • COVID-19 Personal Plan (cdc.gov)
    • How Flu Spreads | CDC

  • I have more questions about the flu or COVID shot. Where can I find more information?
    • Go to https://getmyflushot.org/#get-answers
      • Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines | CDC
      • Can I get the flu and COVID shot together? YES

  • Where do I go?
    • Your primary care office, flu and/or COVID clinics and local pharmacies like CVS and Walgreen’s also offer flu and/or COVID vaccine.
    • To find where to get a flu or COVID vaccine, go to: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
    • ON CAMPUS TUESDAY NOV. 7 12-2PM

Your Health Matters!

As the academic year progresses keep these tips in mind as you navigate your health care:

• Explore more about NUSHP, how to access your digital ID card and verification of coverage letter.
• Remember you get $150 back for gym memberships or a movement class (yoga, dance, fitness). Login to your account and fill the form online.

Primary Care

• If you are looking for a primary care provider previous students have used Zoomcare as they often have many available appointments and many locations (one around the corner from 225 building). Remember it is your responsibility to always verify if a provider is in-network.
• You get a FREE annual checkup (preventative care) with a primary care provider, just ask them to bill it as your annual preventative care appointment.
• Keep in mind that Blue Cross Blue Shield in WA State is called Premera or Regence. Sometimes providers get confused and bill these insurances and get denied. REMIND them that your insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

If you ever have an emergency and are able to bring yourself to an Emergency Room (ER), the nearest one to campus is Virginia Mason Medical. Always call 911 if you are in a situation where you need immediate help.

Dental & Vision

The student health plan DOES NOT include adult dental or vision. You might see pediatric dental on your plan but that is for people under the age of 18, so don’t get confused.

Here are a few options to explore:

• BASIX discount: gives a modest discount on some dental services.
• UW Dental Clinic: reduced cost for dental services
• Low Cost Dental & Vision: explore free or reduced cost clinics in King County. On the site select “King” then filter for Dental & Vision to see options.

Everything you need to know is here https://studenthealthplan.northeastern.edu 

At times you may encounter personal, medical,  or mental health problems that interfere with your ability to continue academic work. Learn more about the  many different leave of absences and their varying processes.

Spiritual advisors can support students on many issues including: 

• Grappling with questions of personal identity and/or vocation and career direction. 
• Managing and balancing stress. Searching for and discovering or making meaning in life 
• Exploring spiritual, theological, and philosophical questions. 
• Building and healing relationships – with family, roommates, friends, and co-workers. 
• Wrestling with a text or teaching from a religious tradition. Cultivating personal well-being. 
• Fill out the intake form and their website and they will schedule your appointment.  

Watch a VIDEO of NU students sharing their experience of going to therapy. 

Mental health support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any location by calling find@Northeastern

• 877.233.9477 (in the U.S.), +1.781.457.7777 (outside the U.S.).  
• Find will immediately connect you with a mental health clinician who can provide in-the-moment support and recommendations for next steps.  
• Students also have access to a variety of services including referrals to unlimited free weekly or biweekly therapy.
   
• Access to the headspace app, a self-guided app that can help manage everyday stress through videos, courses sleep stories, relaxing music, nourishing movement, and techniques to reframe anxiety (sign up with your NU ID).  
• Access to SilverCloud, a digital on-demand mental health and well-being platform provides students with customized strategies to manage depression, anxiety, sleep issues, stress, resilience, and more.

Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern, offer asynchronous and synchronous workshops to our global campuses. Ranging from mental health, stress, and distress to sexual violence, consent, bystander intervention, and resilience. 

There are also folks you can meet with online and get additional support. Learn more on their site. 

If you have joined a gym or are taking in-person or online fitness classes you can get $150 back from your NUSHP insurance.

• Click here
• Log-in to your account
• Fill out the online form
• Include a screenshot or photo of one of your bills, fitness cetner contract, or reciept from class
• They will contact you if they need more info
• If approved you will recieve a check in the mail

FREE ONE WEEK https://flowfitnessseattle.brandbot-checkout.com/free-week-pass-JmL.html 

A special discounted membership for students and staff of Northeastern University for $49.99 per month.

• This membership includes up to 6 studio classes per month and unlimited gym access.
• Access to gym and classes:
  • 5:30am-4pm and then 8-10pm M-F (restricted from 4pm-8pm)
  • 11am-7pm Saturdays (restricted 8-11am)
  • 8am-5pm Sundays (no restrictions)
• Any unused visits/classes will expire at the end of their billing cycle.
• Memberships are month to month and can be terminated with 30 days notice before your next billing date.
• You must enroll in person and provide a valid Northeastern ID at time of enrollment.

• $25 monthly membership, $49.99 one-time maintenance fee billed 50 days after signing up, access to the pool is free with membership. 
• You can try the gym for 3 days FREE. 
• To get a discount you must go in person.
• Show your NU ID. 
• If you have any issues ask for Aaron Miller (General Manager)

• First, the ride is free (if this is expired try the first ride for $5). New rider three classes for $29 offer with promo code 3FOR29 (on the website). 
• Discounted student rate (in-studio only) of $149 on our monthly renewing unlimited membership (usually priced at $179 so about a $30 or 20% monthly savings). Come by the front desk after class or call 206-402-6528. 
• Specific to NU students, 20% discount on our class packages (not applicable to the monthly renewing unlimited membership). Use promo code NUCYCLEBAR applied at checkout on the website.