Cornell Health
With COVID Patients a Priority, Students Struggle to Find Cornell Health Appointments
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Some students with non-COVID medical concerns struggle to get care as the university prioritizes pandemic control.
EARS
With Peer Counseling Shuttered, EARS Community Plans To Adapt
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As EARS approaches its 50th year, Cornell puts an end to its peer counseling capabilities – but training may continue.
Cornell Health
Here’s What the New ‘Daily Check’ Looks Like
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The Daily Check updates its questions in response to new information on the virus.
mental health
Alumnus Aids Cornell Health With Expanded Student Mental Health Services
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To meet growing demand for mental health services, a Cornell alumnus and his colleagues launched the MindWell Center, a mental health treatment center in Ithaca’s South Hill, offering a range of mental health services to New York residents.
Cornell Health
University-Wide Campaign Seeks to Promote Public Health Awareness
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Cornell introduced a public health campaign — a day after the behavioral compact — to educate students on the risks of COVID-19 on campus.
CAPS
New CAPS Director Arrives With Challenging Semester Ahead
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Cornell Health welcomed Alecia Sundsmo as its new CAPS director on July 1.
cornell fall reopening
Cornell Admin Stand By Plan to Return to Campus, Call for Flexibility and Trust
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As the University continues to iron out details for move-in, courses and social distancing on campus, administrators Ryan Lombardi and Sharon McMullen spoke with The Sun about Cornell’s decision to reopen for the fall.
mental health
Mental Health for Black Cornell Students Requires Not Just Therapy, but Policy Change
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The day to day experience of racism exacerbates mental health concerns for many Black people in the United States, including on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus.
Both Dr. Jacque Tara Washington, LCSW-R, Doctor of Social Work and Cornell Health clinician, and multiple Cornell students expressed a desire for systematic change to create a welcoming environment for Black student wellness.
COVID-19
What To Do If You Think You Have COVID-19
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Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Cornell Health
From Campus to Zoom: How Student Mental Health Support Has Changed
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Organizations adjust their practices to provide mental health resources online, as students quarantine.