University Health Services & Health Promotion
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UHS Has More Flu Vaccine Available
UHS has more Flu Vaccine!
UMBC University Health Services gave out all of the 500 doses of Flu vaccine that we had originally ordered. We now have more vaccine! If you still need to get your vaccine, please call...
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OCT
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Flu shot Clinic Day 2
11:00 AM · The Commons
Visit UHS on Commons Mainstreet from 11am - 2pm to get your flu shot! Bring your UMBC ID and Health Insurance Card!
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JUL
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Consent and Respect - Incoming Student Prevention Course
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
3:00 PM · Online
Welcome First Year, Transfer Students, and Graduate!  We are excited to have you join our UMBC Community!  As a incoming student at UMBC, first year, transfer, and graduate students are...
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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 Spring 2018 Influenza Season. Get Vaccinated  Make an appointment with your doctor or go to a local clinic...
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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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