October 21 News briefs
SHAKEOUTCity College participated in a statewide earthquake drill on Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. The Great California ShakeOut was created educate people and help organizations protect themselves in the event of future earthquakes.
The event was introduced in memory of the Oct. 17, 1989 earthquake which occurred near Loma Prieta peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The ShakeOut is an annual drill that presents the opportunity to practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” method that emergency management experts and official preparedness organizations agree is the best action to take in the event of an earthquake.
To learn more about how to participate in the drill visit http://www.shakeout.org/howtoparticipate/
HEALTH FAIR
The Student Health Center on Ocean campus will host the 2009 City College Health Fair on Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free services available are: anemia screening, blood pressure check, body mass index check, carbon monoxide test for smokers, and blood sugar screening. Free flu shots will be available for credit City College students with a current college ID card or another form of class verification. Otherwise, the limited supply of flu shots will be $20. Vaccinations will be administered on a first come, first serve basis.
A complete cholesterol panel will be available for $10. Urine tests for chlamydia are also available to City College students who qualify.
Educational material on a wide range of health issues will also be provided.
