Getting sick is never convenient, especially when you’re balancing classes, work, activities, and everything else that comes with college life. Knowing what to do when you’re not feeling well can make it easier to take care of yourself and decide when it’s time to seek medical care. Student Health is here to help you navigate illness and get the care you need.

For many University of Iowa students, summer means more than a break from classes. It is also a time for seasonal jobs, internships, and outdoor work. Whether you're landscaping, working at a summer camp, lifeguarding, delivering packages, coaching sports, or spending long hours on construction sites, working outdoors can put additional stress on your body. While warm weather can make work more enjoyable, prolonged heat exposure can increase your risk of dehydration, fatigue, overuse injuries, and heat related illnesses. Taking a few simple precautions can help you stay healthy and safe throughout the summer.

Hours of scrolling may be doing more harm than you think. Experts say limiting screen time and returning to offline hobbies can improve sleep, mental health, and overall well being.