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Many colleges and universities offer their own student health insurance programs.
The plans are frequently divided between undergraduate and graduate student programs.
If you attend a college or university check with that institution first.
If your school charges for health insurance you may be able to get better rates by getting
your own free quote.
If you are under 18 years of age please check the Childrens Health Insurance page.
Student Health News
Cheerleading a prime cause of serious injuries| | Tue, 19 Aug 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cheerleading is behind a greater share of severe injuries in student-athletes than previously thought, according to a new report. |
Drop in HIV risk behaviors seen in U.S. teens| | Thu, 31 Jul 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - From 1991 to 2007, the percentage of U.S. high school students engaging in sexual behaviors that may spread HIV infection fell markedly, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. However, these positive changes were not seen in all student subgroups. |
South African boys often forced to have sex| | Tue, 29 Jul 2008 LONDON (Reuters) - Two of every five South African students say they have been raped, according to a study published on Tuesday suggesting sexual abuse of boys is endemic in the country's schools. |
Karaoke for the heart at Thai medical school| | Mon, 14 Jul 2008 BANGKOK (Reuters Life!) - A Thai medical school is urging its students take up karaoke and sing from the heart, for the sake of patients' hearts. |
Harsh school atmosphere may foster student smoking| | Fri, 04 Jul 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Students at high schools that value caring and inclusiveness are significantly less likely to be smokers than their peers at schools placing a heavier emphasis on academics, Scottish researchers report. |
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