Health Education Events and Presentations
To support the physical and mental health of CSUSB students each semester, the Student Health Center's Department of Health Promotion offers health education presentations and events. View our upcoming schedule for the semester.
Are you looking for a specific health presentation or want us to table at your next event? Email melissa.acuna@csusb.edu with your request, and we will coordinate with you. Please give at least three weeks' notice for tabling events and four weeks for presentations.
Fall 2025 Events
Flu Vaccine Clinics
The Student Health Center will be administering the flu vaccine for the 2025-2026 flu season. Students can make an appointment to receive their flu shot at the Student Health Center, or stop by one of our walk-in clinics below:
-Tuesday, September 30, from 11 am-1 pm, Jack Brown Hall Lobby
-Wednesday, October 8, from 4-6 pm, Coyote Village Multi-Purpose room
-Tuesday, October 14, from 3:30-5:30 PM, College of Education Lobby
-Thursday, October 30, from 11-2 pm, Alumni Center 2nd floor Obershaw Room
To make an appointment, students may call 909-537-5241, walk in, or self-schedule online using the patient portal on the Student Health Center website.
Halloween Health Clinic
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 11 am-2 pm
Location: Alumni Center, 2nd floor, Obershaw room
Join us for our spook-tacular Halloween Health Fair, where students can learn all about health and wellness while enjoying some festive fun! Stop by to meet friendly therapy dogs, get your free flu shot, learn how to administer Narcan, and sip on tasty mocktails. Plus, all attendees can cool off with free paletas and ice cream. Don’t miss this chance to treat yourself while picking up tricks and tips to support your well-being!
Fall 2025 Presentations
Truth or Trend? Debunking Wellness Myths
Date: Tuesday, September 16th
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Join us for a presentation that cuts through the noise of popular health trends and uncovers the truth behind misleading claims. From detox teas to anti-vaccine rhetoric, we’ll explore how to recognize misinformation and make informed wellness choices. Learn how to spot red flags, evaluate sources, and protect yourself and others from health myths that spread online.
Mindful Eating
Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
This presentation explores mindful eating as a practical and empowering approach to developing a healthier relationship with food. Students will learn how to recognize emotional, stress, and binge eating patterns, understand the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, and practice strategies to tune into hunger and fullness cues. It also offers tips for navigating social eating situations and maintaining energy without relying on caffeine. The goal is to help students eat with more awareness, satisfaction, and self-compassion.
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR is designed to equip students with information about the different warning signs, resources, and ways to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. QPR is a training on how to identify symptoms/ warning signs of someone who may be at risk for suicide and how to refer the student to seek help. After attending the training, you will be QPR Certified as a Gatekeeper. Aside from being able to provide great and effective support, being QPR certified will also look great on your resume because it is nationally recognized.
(Attendance for the QPR training is limited: you must pre-register to join.)
Register Here
Smart, Safe, & Satisfying! Your Guide to Sexual Health Decision-Making
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Narcan Training
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 12-1:30 pm (Students may leave early for class)
Location: College of Education Rm. 219
Join the Student Health Center and the Institute for Public Strategies for a Narcan training. Participants will learn about the opioid crisis, how to identify someone experiencing an opioid overdose, and how to properly administer Narcan. Each participant will leave with a box of Narcan and fentanyl testing strips. Open to all CSUSB students and employees.
A First Gen's Phantom Performance
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Join us to learn how first-generation students are more vulnerable to impostor syndrome once they are in an unfamiliar, high-stress, or high-competitive environment. In this presentation, students will learn why those certain feelings arise, introduce strategies to manage self-esteem, and explore resources that’ll help navigate students in those certain settings if those feelings of being a fraud reappear.
Charged Up: The Truth Behind Your Energy Boost
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
This presentation dives into the world of caffeine and energy drinks, exploring how they give us that quick burst of energy, but also the hidden downsides that come with overuse. We’ll look at the fine line between the perks like focus, alertness, and performance, and the pitfalls, such as crashes, dependence, and health risks. Finally, this workshop offers smarter ways to manage caffeine and discover natural energy boosts that last.
Abortion Access & Care: Your Rights, Options, and Resources
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
This workshop will provide students with comprehensive information on abortion access, available care options, and their rights. Topics will include:
- A clear explanation of what abortion is, how it is used in healthcare, and its safety profile
- Types of abortion care available, including medication, in-clinic procedures, telehealth, and mail options
- How CSUSB students can access services
- Paying for care, with guidance on insurance coverage, financial assistance, and no-cost options
- Legal rights in California, including confidentiality, minors’ rights, Title IX protections, and resources for out-of-state students
- Identifying trustworthy sources of care and avoiding misinformation
- How to provide support to a friend in need of care & more!
Peer Health Educator Training with Planned Parenthood
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location: College of Education Rm. 110
Students from ANY major are encouraged to participate in Planned Parenthood’s Peer Health Educator Training. Students will learn about:
Gender and Sexuality, Anatomy and Pregnancy, Birth Control Methods, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Healthy Relationships, and more!
After completing the training, participants will receive a certificate demonstrating their personal and professional development. Participants will be given a 30-minute break for lunch.
Brains & Gains
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Are you struggling to fit exercise between classes, studying, and work? You are not alone! Join us for a fun presentation that explores the benefits of staying active as a college student, common barriers to exercise, and practical strategies to make fitness part of your daily routine. You’ll learn how small changes can boost your energy, improve focus, and reduce stress, no gym membership required! Plus, we’ll have an interactive activity where you can share your own experiences and discover tips that really work for students like you!
Dream for Success
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom