Health Aides provide:

Services

• Help in an emergency!
• Wrap an injured arm or leg
• Clean and bandage wounds
• Assess symptoms
• Carry over-the-counter medications for minor illnesses
• Offer friendly support
• Screen blood pressure (at City and East Campus Unions and Love Library)

Education and Resources

• Health Aide Journals (weekly news/topics)
• Promote and participate in UNL events
  • Health fairs and screenings
  • Campus Blood Drive
  • Stress-Free Zone
  • Many more!

Referrals (as needed)

• University Health Center
• After-hours assistance
  • Telephone Line To Care (402)-219-8050
  • Urgent care clinics
  • Local hospitals
  • Other community resources

Health Aides follow protocols to assist with:

• Respiratory conditions
• Stomach/abdominal complaints
• Injuries/wounds
• Other acute or chronic conditions such as allergies, Diabetes, seizures
• Acute alcohol or drug effects
• Emotional concerns

Health Aides Do Not:

• Diagnose illnesses or injuries
• Carry any prescription medications
• Dispense condoms
• Transport anyone to a medical facility (but can arrange it)