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Health and Wellness Programs
Ely Center 103
202-618-6816
(202) 651-5432
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Student 1: Hey! Welcome to the Student Center. We’re here at the Health and Wellness Programs, as well as Peer Health Advocates, here, in Ely 103.
Christine: I’m Christine Gannon, I’m the director of the Health and Wellness Programs, HWP for short. We work to help improve the health of students through empowerment so they can make informed decisions that align with their values and beliefs.
Student 1: PHAs share various educational messages through bulletin boards and bathroom tips each month, which you can come and take a look at.
Shows three students at a booth on HIV with condoms.
Student 4: We are Peer Health Advocates, and we help develop, plan, and display different Health and Wellness Programs that include alcohol and drugs
Shows two different students teaching a class on alcohol, drugs and ways to party safe.
Christine: Health and Wellness Programs wants to address 6 components of health: physical, emotional, mental, social, environmental, and spiritual. We hope to help students become more successful as they become a part of Gallaudet.
*various signs on screen at the same time*
Student 4: Want more information about Health and Wellness Programs or Peer Health Advocates? Come to Ely 103!
Christine: You can contact us at pha@gallaudet.edu or at our Facebook page, Gallaudet University Health and Wellness Programs to see what we offer
Student 1: Come make Health and Wellness Programs part of your college experiences!
Health and Wellness Programs seek to enhance the well-being of Gallaudet University students by empowering them to make informed health and lifestyle choices in accordance with their own values and belief systems. By supporting students on behavior and lifestyle change via the dimensions of wellness-physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental-HWP helps students become more successful members of the academic community.
By deciding to attend Gallaudet it is clear that you intend to get an education so you can advance further in your life professionally, or maybe you want to deepen your knowledge on a certain subject. Most likely you are attending Gallaudet University because you...
To learn more about Health and Wellness events and programs, to partner with us, or to suggest other programming, please contact us.
These links can help you in learning more about various health topics. Please note that this list is not comprehensive of all resources, nor does the Health and Wellness Programs endorse organizations. For any suggestions, questions, or comments on these resources, please reach out to...
Check out the list of food pantries organized by state below. AK State Wide, Southeast Alaska, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Kenai Peninsula AL State Wide, East Alabama, North Alabama, West Alabama, Montgomery, Selma AR State Wide, River Valley Regional, Harvest Regional, Northeast Arkansas, North Central Arkansas, Northwest...
Location: Ely 103 Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12-2 pm or by appointment Short on food? Hungry? Finding you can’t get through the day with enough food? Having trouble affording toiletries? Come from a warm state and freezing in DC’s cold winters? Gallaudet student? If...
Director Health and Wellness Programs
Student Health Ambassador
Customer Service Assistant
Media Specialist
COVID Prevention Services Specialist
Housing Assistant
PHA
Prevention Education Coordinator
FWS - Student Ambassador
Additional Responsibilities
Senior PHA
Resident Assistant (RA)
SFS Student Assistant
Student Worker (Game Room)
COVID Specialist
BSW Tutor
The Health and Wellness Programs is available to provide education, information, and support on health related topics. You can also refer to Student Health Services, the Counseling and Psychological Services, the Title IX Team or any other relevant department or organization.
Health and Wellness Programs’ staff are mandated reporters. Any information shared with us that may indicate a threat to oneself/another, child abuse, or sexual misconduct will be reported to the appropriate unit on campus. We share additional information with others strictly on a need to know basis.
Christine Gannon
(202) 651-5651