EIU Health Education Resource Center

Health Promotion

About Us! 

Hi! Welcome to the Health Promotion Page for EIU's HERC. We provide you with a handful of information on sexual health, sleep management, alcohol, marijuana, and other substance use along with other general health and wellness topics.  It is our hope to help you with all your goals and or concerns regarding personal wellness. Even if we can not answer all your questions, meet your goals, or address your concerns, we are dedicated to helping you find the right resources. Check out our open sessions below! Don't hesitate to reach out to us!" 

See Below for the Spring 2024 Open Sessions!

Myth Busting Alcohol

This presentation discusses how alcohol affects the body. We will discuss the short term and long term affects along with a few misconceptions people often believe. Learn the myths of alcohol, blood alcohol content (BAC),& standard drinking sizes.

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Rubber Lovers

This is an interactive program that educates students on condom use and other healthy sexual behaviors.Learn about safer sex practices and earn yourself a free monthly safer sex packet.

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Snoozin' Like a Panther

This presentation focuses on sleep habits including tips and tricks for a good night's rest.

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At Your Cervix

This presentation goes over important and essential health topics for women. We will cover a variety of topics from breast and vaginal health to PAP tests.

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Contact Us!

If you are interested in meeting with us personally, fill out a form here: Health Promo Consultation or us at herc-hlthpromo@eiu.edu or  herc-genhlth@eiu.edu 

Outside Available Resources:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) 

Rethinking Drinking Homepage - NIAAA

About Marijuana

American Sexual Health Association: Your Source For Sexual Health Information

National Sleep Foundation