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The Office of Health Promotion's (OHP) summer hours will be Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, until August 14, 2023. During this time, staff will be available in-person Tuesday-Thursday. On...
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The Office of Health Promotion provides 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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