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Peer Health Education
The Peer Health Education program at Marquette University’s Center for Health Education and Promotion facilitates discussion about health issues between, and among, MU students and their surrounding community.
The Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are a team of responsible student leaders who provide health-related programming and serve the Marquette community as health resources, in order to enhance the well being of their peers. Topics addressed by the PHEs include, but are not limited to: nutrition, self-esteem/body image, women’s health, men’s health, healthy relationships, stress management/relaxation, alcohol education, sexual assault, and credit card debt. The Peer Health Educators invite students to think critically about these and other health issues by raising questions, facilitating discussion, and disseminating health information. Peer Health Educators develop a multitude of skills, such as: leadership, public speaking, goal setting, time management, team work, program planning and evaluation. All of these skills prove useful in life and future careers.
Request an Outreach Program
The PHEs provide programs on a variety of health topics that we bring to you in residence halls, student organization meetings, fraternities and sororities, sports team sessions, classes, or to any group of interested students. A list of the 2006 PHE Outreach Programs can be found here. We will work together to determine what will best meet your needs.
Main outreach programs run about 30-40 minutes. Grab Bag programs run about 15 minutes, and can easily be added onto the end of a meeting or gathering.
To request a program, please call the Center for Health Education and Promotion at 288-5217.
How to get involved
Recruitment for the Peer Health Education program begins every year, after Spring Break. Watch for publicity and applications. The PHE Job Description can be found here. If you have further questions about how to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact the Center for Health Education and Promotion at 288-5217.
Recognition
The Peer Health Education program has received much national and regional recognition over the past few years.
Awards:
- The BACCHUS Network “Outstanding Affiliate” 2003.
- The BACCHUS Network “Outstanding Advisor” award: Amy Melichar, 2003.
- The BACCHUS Network 2004 Area 4 Conference, “Outstanding Program” award: “Spring Break Blitz”.
- The BACCHUS Network 2005 Area 4 Conference, “Outstanding Program” award: “Men’s Health & Wellness: It’s Up to Us!”
- The BACCHUS Network 2005 Area 4 Conference, “Outstanding Peer Educator” award: Sarah Miles.
- The BACCHUS Network 2006 Area 4 Conference, “Outstanding Program” award: “Farmers Market/Kitchen Quickies”.
Presentations:
- “Monkey See, Monkey Do” presentation, North Central College Health Association Meeting 2002 (St. Norbert College).
- “Planning and Implementing New Programming on a College Campus: A Peer’s Perspective” presentation: BACCHUS & GAMMA General Assembly 2002 (Orlando, FL), American College Health Association Meeting 2003 (Miami, FL).
- “You’ve Been Flushed, NewsFlushed!” presentation: BACCHUS & GAMMA 2004 Area 4 Conference (UW-Steven’s Point), BACCHUS & GAMMA General Assembly 2004 (Chicago, IL).
- “Info Table 101” presentation: BACCHUS & GAMMA 2005 Area 4 Conference (Minneapolis, MN).
- “Tofu Turkey Talk” presentation: BACCHUS & GAMMA 2005 Area 4 Conference (Minneapolis, MN).
2006-2007 Peer Health Educators:
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Michele Feltz
Fourth Year PHE
Burr Ridge, IL
Senior, Communication Studies
"Health is a state of complete happiness within your body and soul."
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Jennifer King
Second Year PHE
Omaha, NE
Senior, Biomedical Science
"Health means accomplishing all that is within your potential, without being limited by physical or mental distress. It requires an individual to take an active role, and make good choices about nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress, activity, and relationships..."
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Megan McReynolds
Second Year PHE
Wheat Ridge, CO
Senior, Sociology
"Helping individuals feel comfortable and happy with who they are; Educating others about wellness and safety; Achieving physical, social, and spiritual balance in one's life; Listening to the concerns of others and lending a helping hand; Taking an active role advocating for global awareness; Hope for change in the future." |
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Valerie VanBrocklin
First Year PHE
Janesville, WI
Senior, Biomedical Science
"Health is an awareness of your entire body. It is taking steps to preserve and promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being."
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Colleen O’Donnell
First Year PHE
Mount Prospect, IL
Sophomore, Spanish/Elementary Education
"Health means living a balanced life by incorporating nutrition, fitness, mental stimulation, and social interaction into a daily routine."
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Lauren Kreimer
First Year PHE
Lincoln, NE
Sophomore, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
"Health is taking care of your body, physically and mentally."
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Kathleen Blaney
First Year PHE
Green Bay, WI
Sophomore, English/Pre-Med
"Health means living an active and happy lifestyle."
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Jennifer Ciske
First Year PHE
Appleton, WI
Freshman, Biomedical Science
"Health is the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of an individual."
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