What is a Peer Health Educator?
CWRU Peer Health Educators (PHE) are students who are committed to creating a culture of wellness within the CWRU community. The purpose of the program is to advocate for and promote health choices, personal well-being and community safety through leadership, education, and awareness. Peer Health Educators provide workshops services, and events to meet the health and wellness needs of CWRU students.
Requestable Programs
Zs Get Degrees is a Peer Health Educator led program geared towards educating students on healthy sleep habits. Getting the proper amount of sleep has a positive correlation to better grades. In this program participants will learn about how to create a healthy sleep environment, while in a college setting, and how to incorporate a sleep routine into your daily schedule. If you are interested in attending a Zs get degrees program, please click here for the semester schedule. If you find that none of the provided times work for you, or your student group, please contact Mary Halm (mxh1034@case.edu) to schedule a Zs Get Degrees program for your student group.
Healthy Boundaries is a Peer Health Educator led program that reviews the types of boundaries, how to set them, and how to maintain them in your academic, personal, and professional life. Boundaries can be hard to set, but they are important for your overall health and well-being. If you feel you've had trouble setting a boundaries you may find this program useful.
At this time, there are no pre-scheduled healthy Boundary programs, but they can be requested.
If you are interested in hosting a Healthy Boundaries program for your student group, please look below at the request and contact information.
Journey to Self-Love is a program created for students to support their self-love journey. Self-love is not linear, and it looks different for everyone. It is about doing what is best for you and nourishing your mind and body. Looking for some support in your self-love journey? Attend one of our upcoming self-love programs and work with Peer Health Educators to understand what your journey to self-love might look like.
Currently, there are no pre-scheduled Journey to Self-love programs, but they can be requested.
If you are interested in hosting a Journey to Self-love program for your student group, please see the request and contact information below.
Checking in, Not out is a Peer Health Educator-led program for students. We often find ourselves checking in on our friends, but we need to remember to check in on ourselves. How can we make sure we are taking care of our health and well-being while still being there for the people around us? If you have been wondering about this, consider signing up for an upcoming Checking in, Not out program.
Currently, there are no pre-scheduled Checking in, Not out programs, but they can be requested.
Please see the request and contact information below if you want to host a Checking in, Not out, program for your student group.
How to Request a Program
If you are interested in hosting one of UH&CS' Peer Health Educator led programs for your student group, please click here to fill out the request form. If you have any questions regarding the program, please email Mary Halm (mxh1034@case.edu).
Become a Peer Health Educator
This Fall (2024) UH&CS will be training new Peer Health Educators.
To become a PHE you must attend an information session (see information session schedule here) and complete the application. If you are unable to make an information session, but are interested in the program, please contact Mary Halm as soon as possible.
Accepted PHEs are required to attend two meetings a week for one hour each. In addition, PHEs attend UH&CS tabling and wellness programs. More information regarding expectations and responsibilities of a PHE will be provided during the information session.
ALL CWRU graduate and undergraduate, CIA, CIM, and KSU School of Podiatry students are welcome and encouraged to apply to become a Peer Health Educator.
Benefits to Being a PHE
- Develop skills in program planning, facilitation, and public speaking
- Gain extensive knowledge about various health concerns affecting students at CWRU
- Become a part of a diverse team of students dedicated to promoting wellness to peers
PHE related links:
- PHE Information Session Schedule - This schedule will be available soon, please check back later
- PHE Application - This application will be open in September 2024
Meet the Peer Health Education Leadership Team
Why am I a Peer Health Educator?
Becoming a Peer Health Educator (PHE) was a natural step for me, because of my own journey of navigating health challenges. I became a PHE because I believe everyone deserves access to accurate health information and a supportive community to navigate life's ups and downs (especially in college). It's about being there for others in the way I wish I had been supported during my own struggles. As a PHE, I aim to create a safe space where people can share openly, learn, and grow together.
Fun Fact: I have gone bowling in the White House
Why am I a Peer Health Educator?
I am a peer health educator (PHE) because I want to be part of a team making a difference in student wellness. Peer health education involves hands-on work and teamwork to address concerns or problems in the student body and provide resources/ programs as solutions! Being able to work with fellow PHEs to bring up student wellness both mentally and physically has been a fun and rewarding experience.
Fun Fact: I have been roller-skating since I was 7 years old!
Why am I a Peer Health Educator?
I am a peer health educator because I want to help people prioritize their physical and mental health as much as they can.
Fun fact: I like to watch and play soccer
Why am I a Peer Health Educator?
I am a peer health educator because I noticed that a lot of college students do not prioritize their mental and physical health because of how busy college gets. I want to be able to use my voice to change this and encourage college students to take good care of theirselves at all times. I also aim to promote an environment where maintenance of optimal holistic health is seen as a priority.
Fun Fact:
Why am I a Peer Health Educator?
I’m a peer health educator because of my interest in helping those around me. Working to create programs that enable fellow students to relieve stress and be a source of support and guidance for others is a meaningful and gratifying experience (especially since college can get hard).
Fun fact: I can play the violin
Our leadership team is comprised of five students who hold the positions of Co-president, Programming Chair, Public Relations and Outreach Chair, and Secretary. To meet our leadership team, please scroll through the gallery to the right. To understand what each position does, please click the leadership titles below.
Co-President are responsible for maintaining and supporting the general well-being of the PHE team. In addition, the students in this position work closely with the PHE supervisor to schedule meetings for general members and the leadership team. They support the team in check-ins and making sure that work is completed, and that PHE members have the support they need.
Programming Chair works with different committees within the PHE team and other student groups/organizations to plan and execute programs. They also delegate tasks and assign projects to team members to ensure programs come to fruition.
Public Relations and Outreach Chair advertises programs and information about Peer Health Education. they are out going and interact with community members at tabling events and other social gatherings. They work with other student groups and organizations to collaborate and sponsor different on campus events.
Secretary is in charge of taking meeting minutes at both general and leadership meetings. This position is responsible for sending out emails and reminders to the group as indicated by the supervisor. They also keep an accurate record of membership and attendance at meetings.