STUDENT HEALTH & WELLNESS

Under the charge of senior administration, in September 2018, UAB formed a campus-wide Suicide Prevention Task Force to discuss and establish a comprehensive, coordinated and collaborative suicide prevention plan for UAB students that includes prevention/education, intervention, and response/postvention strategies based on best practices and evidence-based models. 

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From offering problem-solving assistance to sharing on-campus resources, peer coaches are skillfully trained students who provide active listening sessions for all UAB students.

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In 2017, over 72,000 people in the United States died from drug overdose. Alabama experienced 1,948 of these losses. Wellness Promotion wants to help make a change, starting with increasing awareness and discussion.

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Student Counseling Services and Wellness Promotion director Angela Stowe, Ph.D. shares four tips on dealing with holiday stress.

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During the 2018 National Association of Student Personnel Advisors (NASPA) General Assembly, UAB student Juhee Agrawal won the “Best in Show” award.

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Student Health Services is launching its annual Flu Who campaign to raise awareness about the importance of getting a flu vaccines to stay healthy during flu season.

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Experience the Silent Disco being held by UAB Wellness Promotion on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7-10 p.m. Students can dance the night away with live music, lights and food.

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Celebrate sobriety with spooky festivities on October 25 from 7-10 p.m. at the Sobertober Fest!

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Beginning in Fall 2018, UAB’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will be provided by United HealthCare.

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The UAB Collegiate Recovery Community and the UAB Medicine Addiction Recovery Program invite you to their 3rd annual 4th of July Shindig on Independence Day from 7-11 p.m.

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M. Jacob Baggott, MLS, Assistant VP for Student Development, Health & Wellness at UAB was awarded the Edward Hitchcock Award for Outstanding Contributions in College Health by the American College Health Association (ACHA). 

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Come support those in the Birmingham community who have been affected by sexual assault.

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Student Counseling Center counselor Kiera Walker's story on research, perserverance, and combining passions 

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Let the office of Student Health Services be your Valentine as they promote healthy habits and behavior. Starting on Monday, February 12, students can visit the UAB Student Health and Wellness Center and learn useful tips that will have you falling head over heels with your health.

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In January 2018 the UAB campus community has experienced a significant increase in influenza disease and influenza-like symptoms.

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During the week of Dec. 11-14 join members of the Collegiate Recovery Community for finals week stress relieving activities. From 6-6:45 p.m. all students can come to the Wellness House, located at 1715 9th Ave. South, for a free program on reflection and meditation.

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UAB’s football team will be wearing a purple ribbon on their helmet this weekend as they face off against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders. The ribbon is a show of support for the department of Wellness Promotion’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign going on throughout this week.

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Student Health Services is raising awareness for the need for flu vaccinations. During this campaign, they are encouraging all students to get flu shots.

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To provide you the best possible care and increase access for all our patients, please cancel your appointment at least two hours in advance, so that others may have the opportunity to be seen.

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The Collegiate Recovery Community recently hosted its 2nd Annual Fourth of July party. The courtyard of the New Freshman Residence Hall was transformed into a backyard BBQ.

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