Health and Safety Information for Students

Stress Management

36% of West Valley College students report that STRESS has a negative impact on their academic performance (dropped a class, got a lower grade, missed an important assignment.) 

Get a jump on
Managing Stress by seeking tips on:   
Getting Good Sleep; Ideas for “Brain” Food and Eating Well; Time Management, Concentration and Test-Taking Strategies; Realistic Relaxation Breaks

Have concerns about a fellow student? Confidential consultation is available.

Find these at WVC Student Health and other WVC Support Resources!
www.westvalley.edu/services/ & http://readsh101.com/westvalley.html


Non-Smoking Policy – Happy 3rd Anniversary, WVC!
West Valley College is a Smoke Free Campus and we thank you for honoring the college policy and supporting a healthy campus! Smoking is prohibited on campus with the exception of the numbered parking lots around the perimeter of College Circle.  
FREE and Confidential Smoking Cessation Support, including Nicotine patches and gum, is available in Student Health Services, No Butts About It!
http://westvalley.edu/services/health/smoking.html


WVM Alert
WVC has a mass notification system which informs all college users of emergencies via the mode you select (e.g., text, cell phone, email, work phone, home phone).
Please sign up at:  www.wvm.edu/wvm-alert/


Accidents on Campus
If you experience an accident while on campus the College requires the following:

Claim must be filed within 90 days of the incident - a specific form needs to be completed!
Claimant’s own insurance plan is considered Primary; District Plan is only used after the primary plan Claimants are expected to pay a $50 deductible (Athletes may pay a higher deductible)
Maximum benefit is $50,000 per injury (Athletes may receive higher maximum benefit)
Maximum time allowance for submitting claims is one year from date of incident

QUESTIONS?  Contact Health Services @ 741-2027

www.westvalley.edu/services/health