University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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A recent addition to the Stu- dent Health Center, the -Vac thermometer provides a digital reading of Laurie Foster's temperature within 30 seconds. (Photo by M. Swanson) A grimacing Carolyn Beasley receives an antibiotic flu shot. Upper respiratory problems brought students to the Stu- dent Health Center for medical aid. (Photo by M. Swanson) As temperatures decreased, the case load at the Student Health Center increased. Lisa Duff waits to see one of the physicians at the center. (Photo by M. Swanson) Student Health @ - —

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new atmosphere was created for the sick and wounded. There were no more buzzing flourescent lights and no more cold hard linoleum floors. And students no longer had to face magazines that were reminiscent of the Carter-Reagan debates. After the remodeling of the Student Health Center the cold, impersonal at- mosphere was injected with a strong dose of cushiony carpet and soft, indirect lighting. Comfortable chairs and new tables placed in various spots around the room gave ailing students an almost private palce to wait for a doctor. Not only was the appearance of the infir- mary remodeled, the functioning of the center was also reorganized to better serve the students. Case loads decreased by an average of 10 per day. But not because students became more health conscious. They continued to abuse their bodies in the collegiate tradition. The cure came in the form of a team physician hired by the football team which cut down on pulled muscles and broken Preparing a blood sample was one of the chief jobs of Louise Hughes, the only trained medical technician at the Stu- dent Health Center. (Photo by M, Swanson) A { JAA healthy injection bones for Doctors Chin and Leonard to treat. Until about 1980, all three floors of the infirmary were used as a full-service hospital with a 70 bed capacity. However that too changed. The third floor now houses the offices of the Washington. Alaska, Montana and Idaho medical pro- gram. Not only did WAMI take over the bed space, but the Geology Department ac- quired the second floor and basement Because of increased expenses, it was necessary to close the in-patient infirmary With a load of approximately 80 patients per day, the staff took the necessary steps to get patients through quickly, without dehumanizing them Dr. Leonard's office was a place many students sat for a bit of advice and an ex- planation between a virus and bacterium. Even though the nurses were known for being less than tactful, their sincere interest in a student's problem made up for any em- barrassment. They were the ones who made the sick and feeble comfortable in the sterile, white examination rooms, The wait for the doctor wasn't so bad when a nurse asked how the student's classes were go- Checking in patients and fill- ing out the necessary paper- work was one duty of secretary Ann Reed. Reed prepares to admit Clayton France into the center, (Photo by M. Swanson) ing or how his family was doing. They also made sure a magazine was handy if they didn't have time to personally care for each student. What could 80 people a day possibly be ill with? According to Leonard, upper respiratory problems made up most of the cases. Sore throats, colds, and bronchitis were also frequent complaints of students. Leonard also mentioned that many students, especially the married students made use of the various family planning programs offered by the center. The infirmary also worked very closely with the Student Counseling Center. And many times a student was sent to the infir- mary by a counselor for physical treatment. Between the work of the two centers. students were better able to cope with the rigors of student life. For freshmen, that first lonely visit could have been an intimidating experience. But with the remodeling and the sincere con- cer of the Health Center staff, a visit to the infirmary was beneficial in the healing of disease and homesickness. julie Lees 1

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Before entering the floor of the Kibbie Dome. students had to fill out their class registration form. Carrie Mar- tinez (front) and Lee McGavin use the bleachers to copy their forms. (Photo by M. Kimberling) After registering for their classes, students waited in yet another line to collect finan- cial aid checks. Checks could be in the form of scholarships. loans or grants. (Photo by M. Kimberling) — 8— Registration — Registeration fees were rais- ed from $406 to $486 for in- state students while out-of. state students paid even more. Brian Ruiegel writes a check to cover the cost of his fees. (Photo by M. Kimberling) WRITE CHECKS HERE