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Views differ over SHS policy on who can buy Plan B

Monday, December 07, 2009 || Michelle Merlin

With abortion becoming a key issue in the health care debate, issues related to contraception have taken on renewed importance.
Washington University offers emergency contraceptives to its students. However, unlike most sellers the University does not offer Plan B, an emergency contaceptive, to everyone. Student Health Services (SHS) dispenses emergency contraception only to women.
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Students should have freedom of choice when it comes to SHS insurance

Monday, November 09, 2009 || AJ Sundar

Last year, my allergies caught up with me­—for the third time in my life, I actually had an asthma attack. Thankfully, SHS managed to come to the rescue—they were extremely helpful and very thorough.

Amid national health care debate, students question new SHS plan

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 || Alaa Itani

With national health care reform on the horizon, health insurance is a hot topic among Washington University students. Some say they are unhappy with the school’s Aetna student health insurance plan, which is mandated for all University undergraduate and graduate students.

Number of swine flu cases continues to rise daily

Friday, September 11, 2009 || Perry Stein and Sam Guzik

Suspected cases of swine flu at Washington University hit four on Thursday evening, with school officials expecting the number to increase.

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