Jill Grimes - The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook: Your Guide for Everything from Hangovers to Homesickness

Copyright 2020 by Jill Grimes

Illustrations copyright 2020 by Nicole Grimes

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Cover design by Daniel Brount

Cover illustration credit: Nicole Grimes

Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-5103-3

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-5105-7

Printed in the United States of America

Praise for

The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook

Over the years, I have learned that the typical college student with a health concern will generally consult their roommate or Dr. Google in lieu of seeking help from an actual physician. Not only does Dr. Grimes give expert advice of what to do about common college ailments, but even more important, she is clear about when getting medical attention is not optional. The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook is the next best thing to having your own family doctor as your college students roommate. Other than paying tuition, this is the most valuable gift you can give a student.

Lauren Streicher, MD, Clinical Professor of Ob-Gyn, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

As a pediatrician and child health expert, parents look to me for trusted advice. I wholeheartedly recommend The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook , an accurate, practical guide that will help your kids deal with unexpected illnesses, injuries, and anxieties (and will give you answers for their late-night texts). Definitely my new go-to high school graduation gift!

Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, bestselling author and parenting expert

A healthy body and a healthy mind! Dr. Jill Grimes skillfully addresses the vast array of college woes, from sore throat to STIs, recognizes the ills anxiety can cause, and has the answers to young adults health questions that will carry them through a lifetime. Buy this for your college student and maybe even yourself!

Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP, bestselling author and professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School

This is an essential guide to health and wellness when you head off to college and your mom cant be there to hold your hand and take care of you.

Ari Brown, MD, FAAP, bestselling author of Baby 411 series

A graduation gift that will give for a lifetime! The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook is the most important book your college-bound child needs to take to school. A gift as much for the parent as the college-bound student, this book is truly First Aid for Adulthood. With her years of experience in college health, Dr. Jill Grimes summarizes the common conditions we worry about, explains how to help treat the symptoms, and advises as to when to visit the health center. Dr. Grimes debunks myths and touches on the key points parents want their adult children to know (but often cannot find the words to say) in clear and insightful terms.

Frank J. Domino, MD, professor at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health, editor-in-chief of 5-Minute Clinical Consult

Every college freshman needs a copy of The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook ! This book addresses the most common medical issues encountered in the college years and teaches your student how to handle them like a champ without having to call Mom or Dad for advice. Written by a University Health Center family doctor with years of experience whos seen it all, this book will also help parents feel confident that their college students health is in good hands.

Gretchen LaSalle, MD, MultiCare Rockwood Clinic Family Medicine, author of Lets Talk Vaccines: A Clinicians Guide to Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Saving Lives

Dr. Grimes has done it again! Shes been a favorite speaker for both teens and parents for years, and now we are thrilled to have her college survival skills neatly packaged in a book to send off with our kids as they fly the nest! The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook is the perfect gift for every high school graduate. The format makes health issues easy to look up and each section gives great tips for prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I especially appreciate the inclusion of mental health issues such as depression and panic disorder!

Kimberly Snyder MD, FACEP, Emergency Medicine Physician, Past President Capital of Texas Chapter of National Charity League

Parents should buy two copies of this bookone for themselves and one for their college-bound teenager!

Julie K. Silver, MD, associate professor, Harvard Medical School

Within the pages of this bookthe one youre contemplating reading this very momentlies no ordinary how-to. First, because Dr. Jill Grimes successfully tackles mostand I mean that!common teenage ailments. Second, because she takes a refreshingly entertaining approach in doing it. The result? A book Id recommend to ANY parent who wants a quick reference on hand for those what-could-the-doctor-say moments.

Dana Corriel, MD, SoMeDocs Founder & CEO, Top 10 Internists to Follow on Twitter, Medical Economics, Top 20 Physician Influencers on Social Media, Medscape

Wow! As a registered dietitian and past president of Austin Aggie Moms, I wish I would have had such a phenomenal resource to hand to my children when they set out for college. From Acne to UTIs, Dr. Grimess book covers all the basics of health care for any college student. I heartily recommend it to moms, students, and former students!

Daniela R. Knight MS, RD, LD, Board Member/Parliamentarian at Federation of Texas A&M Mothers Clubs

I SO wish we had this book to give our son when we sent him off to college a few months ago (but hell have one now!). Once again, Dr. Grimes has written an extremely practical guide for parents and young adults alike, brilliantly organized and easy to reference the most frequent health concerns for college students. She candidly approaches each subject with clarity and compassion, much the same way she discusses these types of topics in person. Dr. Grimes is a favorite local speaker with mothers and daughters in NCL and mothers and sons in the Young Mens Service League (YMSL), and we are all thrilled she has now packaged up her wisdom to share with everyone. If youre the parent of a college-bound student, buy several for graduation gifts. If youre a college student, get this book to make the best years of your life even better!

Dianne Field, president, Capitol of Texas Chapter of National Charity League

To our favorite college students,

Brittany & Nicole,

And to Ye Old Prof, their beloved Grandpap,

who taught us from an early age,

If you didnt fall, you werent trying!

Note to the Reader

T his book is not meant to be a substitute for medical care, and treatment should not be based solely on these recommendations because each person has a unique medical history, including medication allergies, prior surgeries, and chronic illnesses such as diabetes or asthma, etc. This book was written to help college students understand more about different physical and emotional symptoms (and what ailments those symptoms might suggest), as well as to learn what to expect during an evaluation from a medical professional. The information provided here does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship between the author and the reader.