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Health/Fitness/Safety

"Good health and good sense are two of life's greatest blessings."
Publius Syrus

General IUPUI Resources

IUPUI Benefits (health insurance, etc.)

Family and Medical Leave

As an IUPUI employee, you may want to use FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave when an illness or pregnancy occurs. As early as possible, contact Human Resources at 274-8931 for specific FMLA eligibility requirements and additional information. Faculty should contact 274-4627. You can also visit http://www.hra.iupui.edu/Policy_Manual/policy/10_8.html (staff employees), http://www.hra.iupui.edu/SM_Policy_Manual/policy/3_6.asp (service and maintenance employees). For faculty, additional options may exist. See the Partially Paid Family Leave Plan at
http://faa.iupui.edu/common/uploads/library/FAA/appd17693.doc.

Need Medical Attention on Campus?

Injured on the job, in need of a flu shot (requires valid IU ID) or required to get certain immunizations for your job? If you are an employee, IU Occupational Health Services, http://www.iupui.edu/~iupuiohs/, located at 1140 West Michigan Street, Coleman Hall, Room 101 can help. They are open 7:30-5:00 all weekdays except Thursday when the hours are 9:00-5:00. Walk-ins accepted for emergencies and initial visits for work-related injuries, but call 274-5887 for an appointment for other employment health services (e.g., workers compensation related problems, required employment examinations, work-required immunizations). The Student Health Center is also at this location.

Contaminated Injuries (needle-stick, blood/bodily fluid exposure, etc.) are also handled by IU Occupational Health Services. If you have experienced a contaminated injury and it is before 4:00 p.m., go directly to IU Occupational Health Services. If the injury occurs at other times, page 312-OUCH (6824) immediately. This is a 24-hour service. If the person who answers the page determines that you do not need to be seen immediately, complete an incident report form and report to IU Occupational Health Services the next business day. You should also bring with you the patient's name and hospital number and the name of the resident who is taking care of the patient. The required incident report forms are located in applicable units/departments.

Stress Management at IUPUI

Stress is pressure from the outside that makes us experience tension and anxiety on the inside. Stress can have many symptoms including: difficulty sleeping; restlessness; feeling lethargic, depressed, frustrated; headaches; inability to concentrate; upset stomach; change in appetite; muscle tension; cold hands; anxiousness; being easily annoyed and/or increased susceptibility to minor ailments. While a little stress can keep us alert and active, too much can cause physical and psychological problems.

Here are some ways to control and manage stress: 1) be aware of your needs, values and desires; 2) budget your time and energy by prioritizing; 3) organize a personal space that works for you; 4) change your way of looking at things by taking the broader perspective and asking, "How important is it?" or "Will worrying about it make it better?" and then move on; 5) exercise regularly and often; 6) get enough sleep; 7) eat nutritious foods throughout the day to control energy levels; 8) learn a relaxation technique (meditation, yoga, etc.); 9) talk out your problems with a friend; 10) take a mini-escape (take a few deep breaths, etc.); 11) avoid self-medication (drinking, smoking, taking nonprescription tranquilizers/drugs); 12) express your concerns but fight fairly and pick your battles carefully and 13) develop a supportive network of caring people. Having trouble changing? A book that a work/life colleague recommends is, "Getting Unstuck," by Sidney Simon.

Employee Counseling

To deal with the problems of stress, as well as other issues that may be interfering with an employee's day-to-day well being (workplace conflict, alcohol/drug concerns, grief, child/elderly care issues, relationship problems, etc.), Indiana University has established a confidential (in accordance with state and federal law) Employee Assistance Program (IUEAP) for all full-time, appointed academic and staff employees as well as their household members. Call 1-888-234-8327 (toll-free) to set an appointment with an EAP counselor or go to http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/eap.html for more about the EAP. Part-time or hourly employees with counseling needs should call 274-8931 for referral.

Supervisory Referral

Many supervisors find themselves dealing with employees exhibiting signs of stress in the workplace. The IU Employee Assistance Program can assist university supervisors and managers with information on a variety of issues. To learn more, go to http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefits/eap.html.

Student Counseling (and Staff, too)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is the student's resource for concerns about personal welfare and achievement. Go to http://www.life.iupui.edu/Who/Counseling/. Though students are the main focus, faculty and staff may seek help at CAPS, too. They offer confidential online depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol and eating disorder screening tools at http://life.iupui.edu/Who/Counseling/Self%20Assessment/

Learning to Deal with Stress

Consider attending one of the Stress Management workshops offered by IUPUI Human Resources Administration. They are open to staff, faculty and students, and you can check on the date for the next session by going to http://www.hra.iupui.edu and then clicking on "Training and Development" in the menu.

Physical Fitness at IUPUI

Sport Complex

Discounts are available for IUPUI staff, faculty and students. Get information for sport complex venues at http://www.conferencesports.iupui.edu.

Department of Intramural & Recreational Sports (School of Phys. Ed.)*

* Go to http://www.iupui.edu/~iupuirec/ to get general information, check for details on when various classes/activities are held and what the membership fees for IUPUI students, staff and faculty; Ivy Tech students and Clarian employees are.

National Institute for Fitness and Sport

Is a hectic schedule preventing you from losing weight or fitting in physical activity? Investigate your opportunities at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS)! NIFS offers fitness-related classes, nutrition classes, exercise programs, weight management programs, personal training and more. Some classes are offered immediately before and after work hours so you can make fitness part of your workday. Call 274-3432 for more information or visit their Web site at http://www.nifs.org/.

COMMITTED TO BREAKING THE NICOTINE HABIT?

 There IS Help *

The health of our employees/students is of concern to us here at IUPUI. If you are one of the many people who have made the decision to improve your health by breaking free from the grasp that tobacco has on your life, we want to make sure you have the information you need to get the job done. Therefore, here are some ideas. Yes, it may cost you a few bucks, but if you divert the $20-$35 per week that smoking is currently costing you to your new “freedom” plan, you’ll likely still come out way ahead and can then use your savings to go on a dream vacation to celebrate your success!

The Rewards

You’ll breathe easier, have healthier teeth and gums and, most importantly, you’ll have reduced the chances that you’ll have a stroke; heart attack; or lung, bladder, cervical, throat, esophagus, kidney, mouth or pancreatic cancer. You’ll also feel like a better parent/spouse/friend knowing that you are not exposing those you love to secondhand smoke and, if you are thinking of becoming pregnant, you’ll sleep better knowing that by quitting you did not allow your baby to be exposed to the toxins that smoking introduces to the baby’s body.

Options Offered by IUPUI Health Insurers

If you are currently enrolled in M-Plan healthcare coverage:

If you are an M•Plan member, their free online Healthy Life program offers some valuable tools that can assist you as you work to stop smoking. The program offers helpful support, meaningful tools and important information you can use as part of your quitting regime.

You can access information about this program by having your M-Plan member card in hand, going to the M-Plan Web site at www.mplan.com  and clicking on Healthy Life Programs (blue button), then clicking on One to One Wellness. If you decide to sign up for the program, select “Enroll Now.”

M•Plan also offers tools for those who have tried to quit smoking before, but have been unsuccessful. They highlight stages and offer exercises that can help motivate you and increase your chances of successfully quitting. This information is available at www.mplan.com. Click on Health & Wellness, then Health Topics and finally Smoking Cessation.

Prescription Coverage with M-Plan:

M-Plan prescription coverage is available to IU M-Plan members, but it does not cover nicotine patches or gum. It does cover popular items such as inhalers, nasal sprays and other prescription drugs. To see if a specific prescription item is covered, go to www.mplan.com and click on “Members & Guests,” then select “Pharmacy Program” from menu on left or call (317) 571-5320 or 1-800-81-MPlan (1-800-816-7526).

If you are currently enrolled in an Anthem healthcare plan:

Call the 1-800 Customer Service number on the back of your member card for information about what’s covered and what services might be available to you. When this was written, there were some discounts on smoking aids available by going to www.anthem.com, login (if you are already registered at the site, or click on Register Now and set up your account if not registered), click on “more” under the section called My Special Offers. At the My Special Offers screen, click on the rectangular blue button that says, “Visit SpecialOffers@Anthem,” scroll down a bit and at lower right click on “Butt Out.” NOTE: Special offers can change at any time.

An On-Campus Cessation Opportunity

IUPUI Human Resources Administration has contracted with The Clarian Tobacco Control Center to provide smoking cessation counseling services to IUPUI employees and students at a reduced rate. Students can attend four one-on-one or group counseling sessions for $25. Employees can attend four one-on-one or group counseling sessions for $25 (if their gross IUPUI pay is under $25,687) or $50 (if their gross IUPUI pay is $25,687 or above). Call 962-9662 for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does use of the patch, gum, inhalers, nasal sprays or bupropion help?

The Center for Tobacco Cessation research into “what works” indicates that while counseling can be effective, counseling combined with pharmacological treatment (using patches, gum, inhalers, nasal sprays, prescription drugs such as bupropion, etc.) doubles or triples the effectiveness of treatment. For pregnant women, use of pharmacological aids may NOT be advisable. In ALL cases, talk to your doctor.

Can I use the money I put aside in my Tax Saver Benefit (TSB) account to pay for costs related to smoking cessation aids and counseling that are not covered by insurance?

Yes, you can use your TSB money to pay for counseling (by a licensed counselor, M.D., Ph.D., social worker), nicotine gum which is not covered by insurance or for co-pays on items that are partially covered by insurance (patches, nasal sprays, inhalers, drugs for smoking cessation, etc.). If you have questions, call Nyhart at (317) 803-7750.

Why do some programs have a cost and some do not? Does it mean the program with a cost is better? Which should I choose?

Some programs are funded by grant money, so while there IS a cost, the grant is paying it, and the smoker who is participating in the program doesn’t have to. Free programs are not necessarily less effective than those with a cost. However, the smoker who attends a free program may say, “Well, it’s free. It won’t matter if I miss,” and then fail to quit due to lack of commitment. If paying will make you more committed, you may want to sign up for a program where there IS a cost, but if you can use a free program and, in gratitude to the person who IS paying for your treatment, be committed to attending, you may be able to choose a free program. The idea is to choose a program that you can stay committed to, whether there is a cost or not.

Smoking Cessation Programs in the Community

For an excellent list of about 25 locations with available smoking cessation programs in the community, go to the Marion County Health Department Web site at http://www.mchd.com/tobcess.htm. If some of the program dates and prices are not current, call the number listed for that program to get current dates/prices. Some of the locations on the list are Martin University; Wishard, St. Francis and Veteran’s hospitals; many local health centers, libraries and churches; the American Lung Association and many more. If you don’t have access to a computer, call Lisa Smith at (317) 221-2084 for information.

More Resources

From now until the end of June, any Indiana resident can access the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT NOW). Beginning July 1 (due to funding), those services will focus on pregnant women (regardless of insurance status), Medicaid-insured, and the uninsured. Anyone who calls the quitline who isn’t part of the priority populations will receive information and be referred to cessation resources in their area.

For a list of smoking cessation programs in other Indiana counties, go to http://www.clarian.org/portal/patients/clinical?clarianContentID=/clinical/healthandwellness/CTCC/allCountiesAthruF.xml  and click on your county on the map.

Request a Quit Packet at www.WhiteLies.tv (Web site in English and Spanish) or call toll-free-1-866-515-LIFE (5433).

Telephone “quitlines” have been shown to be effective. Call 1-800-244-9100 (run by Mississippi but open to all) to speak to a counselor Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Mississippi time. The National Cancer Institute has a toll-free quitline in English and Spanish. The toll-free number is 1-877-44U-QUIT (7848) and it is available Monday-Friday, 9-4:30, local time. The American Legacy Foundation and the American Cancer Society have a toll-free nationwide quitline in English and Spanish at 1-866-66-START (78278) which is designed for pregnant smokers. [The American Lung Association (1-800-586-4872) and the American Cancer Society (1-800-227-2345) also offer help but they do not have direct quitlines.]

Go to http://www.smokefree.gov for a great Web site sponsored by various government agencies. Reasons to quit, how to prepare to quit, managing cravings, determining your “triggers,” information about various smoking cessation aids, a publication geared just for African American smokers and more are offered at this site. It also offers telephone counseling in both English and Spanish.

Quitnet offers a way to devise your own quit plan, forums where you can communicate with others and expert advice. Go to www.quitnet.com and click on “Get Started Now” in box on right. They also have information in Spanish and an online chat area where quitnet members can go “when you need help right now.”

There’s a great site especially for college students at http://www.tobaccofreeu.org/.

The American Lung Association, whose Web site is in both English and Spanish, has an online smoking cessation program called “Freedom from Smoking” that can be accessed by going to http://www.lungusa.org/tobacco. The site also has great information on steps to take when you’re planning to quit. If you would like to use printed guides or attend smoking cessation sessions, contact the local office of the American Lung Association at (317) 573-3900.

The Center for Disease Control Web site, in both English and Spanish, has educational information and information on how to quit. Go to http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has information on five keys to quitting and much more. Visit http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/tobacco/quits.htm.

Circle of Friends is a grassroots movement that highlights the toll of tobacco-related disease on women. Go to http://www.join-the-circle.org/.

Arizona has a good Web site with the steps to quitting at http://www.ashline.org, but ONLY Arizona residents can use the free quitline that is listed.

Women who are pregnant and quit smoking are more likely to go full-term and give their babies more oxygen and a chance to have good lung function and normal birth weight. After birth, smoking cessation means that you lower the baby’s chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and lung-related infections. If you are looking for specific information about pregnancy and smoking, go to www.americanlegacy.org/greatstart or http://www.helppregnantsmokersquit.org or call toll-free1-866-66-START (78278).

*IMPORTANT: It is important that you check with your doctor or a healthcare professional who is familiar with potential concerns related to nicotine replacement therapy before using any nicotine replacement products or other smoking cessation products. This is especially important if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, are nursing, are under 18 or are taking other drugs that might cause interaction problems. If you are considering use of a particular drug, we encourage you to do an internet search, using the name of the drug to gain access to sites, that can help you to know what the side effects of the drug and interactions with other drugs may be.

NOTE: We have done our best to provide you with accurate, current information, but it is possible that changes may occur over time.

 

Consumer & Family Health & Safety

Child/General Safety

Car Seat Safety for Children - http://www.preventinjury.org - They also have information about car seat safety for disabled children.

National Safe Kids Campaign at http://www.safekids.org has information about bike helmets, poisons and much more.

Before you use that old crib, stroller or other item, check to see if it is on the recall list at http://www.recalls.gov. You can also find information at this site about recalls for food, boats, motor vehicles, medicine, cosmetics and more.

Nutrition and Exercise Information

The National Dairy Council has great information for kids, parents and teachers at http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org.

Vegetarian Resource Group - www.vrg.org

American Dietetic Association - www.eatright.org

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at www.nhlbi.nih.gov has good information and a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator.

USDA's Healthy Eating Index - http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/healthyeating.html - free online diet tracking tool, complete with analysis

American Heart Association food site, http://www.deliciousdecisions.org - healthy cooking, food pyramid, recipes, etc.

Kids - www.kidnetic.org and www.bam.gov - fun sites on body weight and health for kids

Go to www.nutrition.gov for information on home canning, food safety, food-borne illness, the food pyramid, dietary guidelines and more.

America on the Move encourages walking 10,000 steps a day for good health. Go to http://www.americaonthemove.org to learn about calculating your baseline and setting up your own personal log.

www.exrx.net - a good, one-stop fitness site that includes exercise and weight management topics

Community Fitness Opportunities

Indy in Motion is a free fitness program conducted at these parks: Broad Ripple, Christian, Ellenberger, Garfield, Krannert, Northwestway, Raymond/Indy Island, Riverside, Thatcher and Washington. Call Nyota Omoiele at the Marion County Health Department, 221-3122 for details.

For information about the great variety of fitness programs at IndyParks, go to http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/home.htm and click on the current issue of the "Fun Guide" to find out about all the classes and activities in various parks. Information about greenways such as the Monon Trail and Canal trail is at this site, too.

The Indianapolis Hiking Club offers hikes of various difficulty levels, overnights and hiking in other states for all ages of adults. Call (317) 848-7674 or go to http://www.indyhike.org.

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

For information about mental health services in Indiana, go to http://www.in.gov/fssa/servicemental.

Other good sources are the National Institute for Mental Health, http://www.nimh.nih.gov/nimhhome/index.cfm and the American Psychological Association, http://www.apa.org/ .

Go to http://www.cabf.org for the Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation. They have good information and even chat rooms where you can share with other parents.

To find an Alcoholics Anonymous group in your area, go to http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/default/en_contact.cfm?contype=central .

To find a local chapter of Narcotics Anonymous, go to http://www.na.org/links-toc.htm.

Drug Free America - www.drugfreeamerica.org

U.S. Health & Human Services Treatment Finder - www.family.samhsa.gov for great tips for keeping kids and teens off drugs

Parents: The Anti-Drug - www.theantidrug.com or (Spanish) http://www.laantidroga.com/

Gambling is now treated as an impulse control disorder. If you need help, contact Indiana Gambler's Anonymous ((317) 382-4950) or the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling ((317) 955-1888) or the Indiana State Helpline ((317) 355-5099).

Domestic Violence

Immediate Need

Crisis - Call 911.

Transportation to get to a shelter in an emergency situation - Call 211 or, if using a cell phone or business phone, call (317) 926-4357. These numbers serve Marion and surrounding counties.

Just don't know where to turn for services? Central Indiana now has one number that you can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week - (317) 926-4357 or TTY (317) 925-7104. Staff trained in domestic violence issues can help you find the services you need.

Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (near campus) provides a 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-800-332-7385 (TTY 317-917-3693). Also provides domestic abuse educational materials, a lending library, legal technical assistance, listings of victim service providers, batterer's intervention programs in Indiana and more. Go to http://www.violenceresource.org.

Toll-free, 24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (for the hearing impaired) 1-800-787-3224.

Local Resources

Shelters: * Those where domestic violence victims take priority

Julian Center, (317) 920-9320 - 24 hours a day *
Salvation Army Emergency Lodge, (317) 637-5551 *
Sheltering Wings, Danville, (317) 745-1496 or www.shelteringwings.org -
Provides shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence*
Holy Family Shelter, (317) 635-7830 - Accepts homeless families (including victims of domestic violence)

Transitional Housing: (after immediate danger has passed)

Coburn Place Safe Haven, (317) 923-5750
Middle Way House (Monroe and five surrounding counties), (812) 336-0846

Support Groups/Counseling/Advocacy:

Breaking Free, 1-888-254-8988 or (317) 923-4260 - Provides confidential
support groups for women victims of domestic violence in Marion County
and also does healthy relationships workshops for high school/college
students.
Family Services Association, (317) 634-6341
Fresh Start of Indianapolis, (317) 541-1655 - Transitional services
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence 24-hour crisis line,1-800-332-7385;
resources for victims and advocates, 1-800-538-3393 or
www.violenceresource.org .
The Julian Center, 2011 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
www.juliancenter.org - This United Way, nonprofit center provides
comprehensive advocacy; shelter (317-920-9320) for women and their
children in crisis (victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or sexual
assault; individual and group counseling (317-941-2200) for any reason
but specializing in treating those affected by violence (sliding scale fees
available); and educational programs (317-941-2215) about healthy
relationships, raising awareness, etc.
Salvation Army, (317) 637-5551
Hispanic Health Project at Wishard, (317) 630-6636
Crisis & Suicide Intervention Service, (317) 251-7575
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Switchboard, (317) 251-7955
Prevail (north Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Madison and Tipton counties), (317)
773-6942 or Prevail (Noblesville), (317) 773-6942 - Provides individual or
group counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,
male as well as female victims.

General:

Adult Protective Services - 1-800-992-6978

Crisis Intervention - (317) 251-7575

Alternatives to Family Violence Program, (317) 634-6341 - They offer a 26-week group therapy program with separate, concurrent sessions for men, women and children provided through Family Service.

Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis, (317) 475-6110 or www.domesticviolencenetwork.org - Provides good workplace resources related to domestic violence and has information on fire stations that serve as havens for victims. Their Web site contains information about available domestic violence related services.

Facial Reconstruction help for victims of battering can be found at The Royia Grizzell Foundation for Victims of Violence, 9002 N. Meridian St., Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or call 888-790-2233.

Terry A. Moore, ADAPT Program, Nonviolent Alternatives, (317) 392-2060 or http://www.nonviolentalternatives.com/ - Runs programs and provides counseling for domestic violence perpetrators.

IUPUI S.A.V.E. Network (Sexual Assault and Violence Education Network)
is a student organization dedicated to preventing sexual assault and violence against all people. Visit http://www.iupui.edu/~save/

Legal:

Dangerous or Emergency Situations - Call 911.

Protective Order Pro Bono Project of Greater Indianapolis, (317) 638-7672 or http://www.popbp.org/ - This is a grant-funded project which provides low income victims of domestic violence free legal assistance and help securing a protective order.

Family Advocacy Center, (317) 327-6900 - They provide programs to serve victims and their families and will assist with court process.

Marion County Sheriff's Department Domestic Violence Unit, (317) 231-8619 - This is a source for victims who live outside the IPD district.

Prosecutor's Office, Protective Orders, (317) 327-8500

The Indiana Attorney General's Office offers an Address Confidentiality Program for victims of domestic violence who need an address that cannot be tracked. Call 1-800-321-1907 or e-mail to confidential@atg.state.in.us.

Jail Release Notification - 1-800-278-8134 (Marion Co.), 1-800-247-1935 (Hamilton Co.)

Things a Victim Can Do to Prepare

Create a "safety signal" that will alert a neighbor to call the police

Pack a bag - change of clothes for you/children; address book with phone numbers of friends, relatives, doctor, attorney; money (include change for pay phone); extra keys to house and car; emergency medicines; important papers/information (checking/savings account numbers, copy of mortgage/lease; copy of no-contact order/protective order, birth certificates, social security numbers for yourself, children and partner, TANF/Medicaid cards, etc.)

If there is a fire station in your area, check to see if they provide a "safe place" for domestic violence victims - most do.

Prevention

Family Violence Prevention Fund, www.fvpf.org, is a great resource for boys/men and offers a booklet called, "Coaching Boys Into Men."

Liz Claiborne Women's Work, http://www.loveisnotabuse.com has great publications for talking to children and teens about healthy relationships.

Avoid Becoming Involved with a Potential Batterer by Being Alert for these Signs:

National Resources

Liz Claiborne Women's Work - http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/ - They have excellent publications for talking to children and teens about healthy relationships as well as being a good source of information for victims. You can do free downloads of, "A Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence," "What You Need to Know About Dating Violence: A Teen's Handbook," "A Woman's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Discussing Relationship Violence (for helping a friend, etc.)" and "A Parent's Handbook: How to Talk to Your Children About Healthy Relationships." Teens: Click on special section of the Web site just for you.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - www.ncadv.org

Family Violence Prevention Fund - www.fvpf.org - They offer a great variety of information including "Coaching Boys into Men."

Other Resources for Health/Fitness/Safety

Note: When using online resources, verify the information with your doctor, and never ignore the advice of your doctor based on Web information.

Health Information and Related Services

The State of Indiana has a new initiative called INShape Indiana and IUPUI is a part of it. The goal is to get Hoosiers to eat more fruits and vegetables, become more active and quit smoking. Visit INShape.in.gov. If you wish to join a group, you can sign up under your department’s name or under IUPUI-Other. Once you are signed up, you will get information about upcoming wellness events, discounts and promotions.

There are lots of sources for medical information on the Web but a local hospital recommends www.medlineplus.gov. It has over 600 topics, is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health and is filtered to take out incorrect information.

Go to http://www.healthfinder.gov for information about prevention, wellness, diseases/conditions and more.

HealthierUS, at www.healthierus.gov, has information on physical fitness, recommended preventive screenings, nutrition and making healthy choices.

For information on a variety of diseases, drug information, etc., contact the National Institutes of Health at http://www.nih.gov.

For information on prescription drugs, contact the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality at http://www.ahrq.gov.

The American Academy of Pediatrics at http://www.aap.org has great information on children's health.

For those who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, www.marchofdimes.com offers a wealth of information. You can also call (317) 262-4668.

Interested in women's health issues? Visit the Web site of the Center of Excellence in Women's Health (located here at IUPUI) at www.iupui.edu/~womenhlt or their community-based women's health site, www.womenshealthtoday.org for services such as monthly e-mail reminders, current women's health events in the community, "Ask the CoE," etc. Their national partner, the National Women's Health Information Center, at http://www.4woman.gov, has information on breastfeeding, menopause, pregnancy, girls' health and more.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association covers topics such as infertility, treatment, coping, pregnancy and adoption. Go to http://www.resolve.org/main/national/index.jsp?name=home.

Indiana Women in Need provides personal services for those going through breast cancer treatment. Go to http://www.iwinfoundation.org.

For a list of 800 numbers for health organizations (Alanon, Arthritis Foundation, Poison Control, Lupus Foundation, National Association for Sickle Cell, etc.), go to www.rach.sill.amedd.army.mil/healthcareresources.htm.

American Cancer Society - http://www.cancer.org

National Institutes of Health - http://www.nih.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov

American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org

American Diabetes Association - http://www.diabetes.org

Want a list of smoke-free restaurants in central Indiana? Go to http://www.mchd.com/dineguide.htm.

Travel Immunizations

Going to an exotic destination and need immunizations and/or information about immunizations? Dr. Tom Jones, at the Travel Clinic (part of IUPUI Medicine) can help.  The clinic is located at 185 One American Square.  The phone number is (317) 278-6161.

Safety Information

On Campus

IUPUI has over 100 emergency telephones on campus which are direct lines to the IUPUI Public Safety Communications Center. These provide free access for people on campus to request any type of assistance. The telephones are easily identifiable and many have a distinctive blue light above them.

Ever see something that appeared to be suspicious? Ever get in your car to go home and then realize that your car won't start or are you just concerned about your safety when leaving late? Call 274-SAFE (274-7233) and free help will soon be on its way.

Personal

Since each situation is different, police advise that you always use your best judgment, but here are some thoughts:

Unless you are proficient, police advise that you not use self-defense, but if you must, the elbow is one of the best parts to use.

Some people say, "If a robber asks for your wallet/purse, rather than handing it to him, toss it away. Chances are, he is more interested in your wallet/purse than you. Then run like mad." Police suggest that this might work, but they suggest you comply with the demand. Use your best judgment in the situation.

If you are ever placed into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights, stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. If the lights can't be kicked out, try to disable the wiring to render the lights inoperative in hopes that police will stop the vehicle.

After shopping, eating, working, etc., don't sit in your car doing your checkbook, making a list, etc. If a predator is watching you, this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

Things to think about as you approach your car: 1) have your keys out beforehand so you aren't rummaging through your purse/pockets beside the car, 2) look around you and look into your car, especially the floors, 3) if the driver's side is next to a van, enter on the passenger side, or 3) if a car with a male sitting alone is next to you, you may want to walk back into the mall or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. It's better to be paranoid than to become a victim of a crime.

Stop being so sympathetic. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane or a limp and often asked "for help" into his vehicle. Instead, offer to get a security officer to help the person.

Emergency Preparedness at IUPUI

Fire - Pull the nearest alarm and call IUPUI Police at 911.

Disabled Person Needs to be Evacuated - Call IUPUI Police at 911 and explain where the person is, in detail.

Bomb Threats, Biological Threats (suspicious mail, etc.) Spills/Leaks Which are an Immediate Threat to People - Call IUPUI Police at 911. Do not touch/inhale item in question.

Utility Failure - Call Campus Facility Services, 278-1900

How to Proceed - For detailed instructions on how to proceed, after the emergency call has been made for any of the above situations, go to the E nvironmental Health and Safety (EHS) Web site at http://www.ehs.iupui.edu/ehs/ and click on "Emergency Procedures."

Campus Resources - EHS has emergency alert radios that departments can purchase. They also provide departments with free telephone stickers listing campus emergency numbers and free copies of the Emergency Procedures Handbook. Go to http://www.ehs.iupui.edu/ehs/emrg_phonecampus.asp.

Campus Procedures for Terrorism and Natural Disasters -http://www.iupui.edu/~prepared/

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