Health Education

McKinley Health Education supports and encourages balanced and healthful lifestyles for the diverse Illinois student population. Through educational programs, outreach events, health campaigns and one on one appointments, we address a variety of health and wellness topics.

We aim to make health information accessible, engaging, inclusive and practical. We want to empower students to build healthy habits and navigate their overall well-being throughout their college experience.

Explore our calendar of events, request a workshop and connect with our health education resources. Our staff are here to keep you well 2 excel!

Outreach and Programming

In order to meet students where they are, the Health Education Unit provides a variety of programs to ensure all students are receiving necessary health information. Outreach and programming efforts provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to address the eight dimensions of wellness.

Workshop Requests
Thank you for your interest in partnering with us to provide an engaging and educational workshop/program. Please complete our Outreach Request Form to help us understand your topic, audience, goals and other logistics. Requests should be submitted in advance (at least 2 weeks prior to event) to allow adequate time for planning, coordination, promotion and preparation. Once your request is received, a staff member will review the information and follow up regarding availability and next steps. 

Individual Appointments

The professional staff in Health Education provide one-on-one appointments for students to discuss nutrition, stress management, and sexual health. Students can make appointment without a referral and as often as they need support. 

Students can schedule one-on-one appointments by calling McKinley Health Education at 217-333-2700.