As students navigate a busy semester, medical and mental health experts emphasize that a few basic preventative steps and awareness of campus resources can significantly improve well-being. For students at Indiana University Indianapolis and Purdue University–Indianapolis, the right check-ups and timely access to care can help prevent small issues from becoming major obstacles.

Routine physicals, up-to-date immunizations, sexual‐health screenings and mental‐health evaluations should be front-of-mind. At IU Indianapolis, the clinic website explains:

“We can handle most of your medical concerns … We offer physical exams for school or personal reasons, and we can also help with sprains, joint pain, back pain, sports injuries, abrasions, and lacerations.”

The website also notes that student

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