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The Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center and the Cinson Health Center are located on the water front of Sikes Lake, on the other side of campus, across Midwestern Parkway. Photo by Rachel Johnson

COVID-19 Reporting at MSU: How accurate are the numbers?

Emily Beaman, News Editor September 29, 2021

Midwestern State University releases an updated count of reported COVID-19 cases on campus every weekday. These reports provide an idea of what the COVID-19 situation is like for the whole of the campus...

Keith Williamson, medical director of Vinson Health Center, holds up the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, April 8.

Vaccines arrive on Campus

Abigail Jones, Reporter April 18, 2021

Continuing throughout April, Vinson Health Center, Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas Military Department have partnered together to vaccinate the community.  Keith Williamson, Vinson...

Vinson Health Center located in the Bruce and Graciela Redwin Student Wellness Center, March 9.

Vaccinating and Masking MSU Texas

Emily Beaman, Reporter March 13, 2021

Midwestern State University has been approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to aid with vaccination efforts. MSU joins other vaccine providers in Wichita County in starting a...

Vinson Health Center Medical Director gives information on COVID-19

Kristin Silva, Chief Editor March 12, 2020

As of March 11, America has confirmed an upwards of 1,300 cases of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. Some 70 of these cases were respirated from overseas while the other cases were detected and...

Medical director discusses hazards of antibiotic use

Nathan Martinez, Reporter November 13, 2018

To learn about problems with the use of antibiotics, about 16 people attended a presentation Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Presenter Keith Williamson, medical director, said, "We want the students on campus...

According to the Vinson Health Center website, the University is on Condition Red.

It’s flu season. Love isn’t the only thing in the air.

Brendan Wynne February 14, 2017

As Christmas trees and menorahs began to fade from shop displays and mall windows, the scarlet, heart-shaped candy boxes found their way at the forefront of every aisle marked seasonal in preparation for...

The Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center and the Cinson Health Center are located on the water front of Sikes Lake, on the other side of campus, across Midwestern Parkway. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Vinson Health Center to begin partnership with First Step Domestic Abuse Treatment Center

Emily Carroll May 4, 2016

To provide gender-based violence counseling for students, faculty and staff, administrators created a partnership with First Step Domestic Abuse Treatment Center and Vinson Health Center. Staff members...

The Bruce and Graciela Redwine Student Wellness Center and the Vinson Health Center are located on the water front of Sikes Lake, on the other side of campus, across Midwestern Parkway. Photo by Rachel Johnson

Health center provides STD testing

Dierrica Smith April 27, 2016

Students who are looking to be tested for STDs can receive testing and treatment at the Vinson Health Center. The health center not only provides checkups, but also testing for STDs and safe-sex provisions.Keith...

Source: Memo from the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

More than $2.4 million in student fees allocated between 28 groups

Brianna Sheen April 6, 2016

Student Fee Allocations committee members allocated a total of $2,419,142 out of the $2,430,000 in estimated revenue, creating a surplus of $10,858 in the budget.The committee members agreed on the recommended...

Safe spring break success

Mandy Saal March 5, 2015

This year’s annual Safe Spring Break organizers wanted to remind students to drink responsibly, avoid dangerous activities, and gave students advice about what they should do to take care of their bodies. Shanna...

500 flu shots available next week — maybe

Savanah Campbell October 15, 2014

While the timing of flu season flu season is unpredictable, it can begin as early as October and continue as late as May. To help combat flu and missed class days, students can get a free fu shot. Tiffany...

Vinson Health Center offers free flu shots to students

Landry Russell December 4, 2013
Colder weather can bring the flu with it and students, especially those living in residence halls, are more at risk of getting the flu. Last week, I went to get a flu shot in order to find out more information for students.
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