Health and Wellness Programs

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!