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Information about Eating DisordersAbout Eating Disorders The National Eating Disorders Association (n.d.) describes eating disorders as “real, complex, bio-psycho-social diseases that can have serious consequences for health, productivity and relationships. They are not fads, phases, or lifestyle choices. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating disorder Other eating disorders include avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder rumination disorder pica

Sleep 101How sleep affects your health, happiness, and well-being in college.Sleep in CollegeMost college students know sleep matters. But most assume they have to choose between sleep, school, and social life. Fortunately that isn’t true. Not only is healthy sleep the number one predictor of academic success in college, but you can use sleep to your advantage to get the most out of college both in and outside of class.Building sleep into your life is not only a way to boost your GPA but can

7. Service to the advancement of life, health, and wholenessOne of Martin Luther’s essential reforming insights insisted that while human beings are called to work diligently in this world, they can do nothing to work for or earn God’s favor. This counter-intuitive insight, discovered in Luther’s study of the New Testament, contradicted the cultural perception that human beings are called to strive for “perfection” or keep many religious rules and, in so doing, earn the favor of the divine. To

Musician Health and SafetyTake care of yourself! Musician health and safety should be primary concerns in your performance life—concerns we share as your teachers. If you believe you are developing a performance injury, please let us know. There are resources available on campus and nearby to help you. Be proactive—we are preparing you for a long life of musical involvement and performance. Attention now and in the future will help assure that longevity. HEARING SAFETY If you believe any

International Student Health InsurancePacific Lutheran University (PLU) requires all international students to maintain medical insurance that provides coverage in the United States and meets certain minimum benefit requirements.  To ensure this, PLU will automatically enroll all international students registering for classes in PLU’s International Student Accident and Sickness Plan (Student Insurance Plan).  The insurance premium will automatically be added to your university bill at the time

Visit the PLU Health CenterIn order to participate in a study away program, all students are required to receive the appropriate signatures on an Off-Campus Medical Statement, from the PLU Health Center or your off-campus personal healthcare provider. Your medical provider will determine if an appointment is necessary, prior to signing your Off-Campus Medical Statement. Non-PLU students who will participate in a PLU study away program may visit their campus’ health clinic. Please complete the

Update December 16, 2022. The Health Center is open for phone visits and in-person visits Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, closed for lunch from 12-1 We will continue providing occasional phone visits but in-person visits for routine care have been resumed. Appointments will continue to be scheduled by phone (253-535-7337).  Please do not walk into the clinic to schedule an appointment.  If you are concerned about any illness symptoms, please call to speak with a provider. This allows