University Health Services & Health Promotion
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Haven Friends and Family Support Groups Begin in March 2020
Open to all individuals with loved ones struggling with a substance use disorder or are in recovery. The purpose of this group is to provide friends and family with a safe space to share their...
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After Hours Clinic (STI screenings & HPV vaccines)
UHS will be open late to help you stay up to date!
6:00 PM · Erickson Hall : Ground Floor
UHS is offering an after hours clinic for STI screenings and HPV vaccines! This is a great opportunity to start or complete your HPV vaccine series.  We accept most insurance plans.  Call us...
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Fight the Flu
Check these tips out to prevent getting the flu this season!
Click here for a letter from the Director of Health and Wellness at UMBC about the Influenza Season. Get Vaccinated  Make an appointment with your doctor or go to a local clinic for your flu...
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About This Group

The mission of the UHS Office of Health Promotion is to provide accurate and comprehensive education about health and wellness for the UMBC campus community.

Our vision is to create a culture in which all members of the UMBC community have the information and skills they need to make responsible, well-informed decisions regarding their health and well-being while at UMBC and throughout their lives. We are committed to ongoing assessment and evaluation in search of innovative methods to pursue our vision. We cover the topics of:

  • Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
  • Nutrition and Exercise
  • Eating Disorders
  • STI and HIV/AIDS Education
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Sexual Assault
  • And many more!

Are you interested in becoming a Peer Health Educator?  Perks of the program include:
  • Becoming more involved on campus
  • Educating your peers about sexual health, alcohol, drugs, stress, nutrition & other important health issues
  • Enhancing your public speaking skills
  • Assisting with health education events on campus
  • Meeting new people, working on a team and having fun!

For more information about the program or to request an application, please contact samsmith@umbc.edu

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