News Archive - 2008
2,200 and counting...
December 1, 2008
More than 2,200 people on campus have gotten vaccinated against seasonal flu so far this year. December 8 - 14 is National Influenza Vaccination Week - a great time to join the crowd! More...
Creativity on display at craft fair
November 17, 2008
Shop for beautiful handmade items at UHS' annual craft fair, Monday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in room 302 at the health center. You'll find jewelry, woodcrafts, fiber arts and more, all created by UHS' talented staff and friends.
BASICS honored
November 7, 2008
The BASICS alcohol screening and intervention program is being honored by the U.S. Department of Education at its national meeting, an event also featuring a training by three campus prevention experts. More...
Psychiatrist presents at trauma conference
October 27, 2008
Psychiatrist Benjamin F. Levy, M.D., is among the presenters at an international conference on trauma and dissociation, Nov. 15 - 17 in Chicago. Read more...
Banishing butts
October 20, 2008
The Student Health Advisory Board's third annual "No Butts About It Day," Sunday, Nov. 2 tackles cigarettes' impact on health and the environment. Read more...
Experts showcased at college health event
October 15, 2008
UHS experts are among the featured speakers at the New England College Health Association annual meeting, Oct. 29 – 31. Read more...
Domestic violence focus of observance, initiative
October 7, 2008
University Health Services joins healthcare organizations nationwide in marking Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day, Wednesday, Oct. 8. Find out what's happening...
Mental Health Services adds provider
October 7, 2008
UHS' Mental Health Services department welcomes social worker Christopher Shanky to the staff. Meet him...
Staff advance suicide prevention skills
September 25, 2008
Campus staff received advanced training in suicide prevention through a program led by UHS' Mental Health Services department. Read more...
Clinician joins mental health staff
September 16, 2008
Psychiatric social worker Amy Winters, L.I.C.S.W., has joined the staff of UHS' Mental Health Services department. Meet her...
BASICS earns grant, recognition
July 25, 2008
BASICS, is one of only two college alcohol abuse prevention programs in the nation rated as "exemplary" in a federal grant competition worth nearly $200,000. Read more...
Decreasing dangerous drinking
June 25, 2008
UMass experts are appearing at a national conference this week, sharing the results of a study on how to identify and help students who drink dangerously. Find out more...
Reporting recognized
May 5, 2008
UHS is being recognized for outstanding contributions to the state’s influenza surveillance program. Read more...
MRC earns funding award
May 1, 2008
UMass Amherst’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit has been awarded a $5,000 federal award to support and increase public health and disaster response activities. Read more...
"Women & Politics" panel
April 2, 2008
How are issues traditionally important to women, such as healthcare, war and the environment, shaping the presidential election? Hear from experts at an April 16 panel discussion. Read more...
UHS earns reaccreditation
March 31, 2008
UHS has been reaccredited by The Joint Commission. Read more about our commitment to quality healthcare...
Physician joins UHS
March 31, 2008
UHS welcomes Margaret Gold, M.D. to our team of healthcare providers and invites you to meet her...
Health educator addresses violence
March 27, 2008
UHS health educator Tom Schiff, Ed.D., is among the speakers at a major conference on violence taking place at UMass Amherst.
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Body image art workshop
March 21, 2008
UMass Amherst women share their feelings about their bodies at an April 1 creative art workshop hosted by the Women's Health Project. Learn more...
New provider at UHS
February 29, 2008
UHS welcomes nurse practitioner Christine Horn to its team of college health professionals and invites you to meet her...
Clinician joins UHS
February 14, 2008
Family Nurse Practitioner Gail Gnatek has joined the UHS team of healthcare professionals. Get to know her!
"Smashing the Beauty Box"
February 11, 2008
What is beauty? Author Rosie Molinary shares her views in an enlightening, empowering presentation, Feb. 27th. Read more...
Performance spotlights diversity, connections
February 4, 2008
“One Race, One People, One Peace,” by James H. Chapmyn comes to UMass Amherst Monday, Feb. 25. It's a thought-provoking evening you won't want to miss. Read more...
Ask about our pins!
February 1, 2008
UHS healthcare providers and staff are wearing a special lapel pin to mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Feb. 7. While African-Americans comprise roughly 13% of the U.S. population, almost half of the total AIDS cases reported are among the black community. Look for our pins and ask us about solutions to this health crisis.
Relationship conflict focus of panel
February 1, 2008
Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air. But what happens when Cupid and conflict collide? A panel discussion looks at how to disagree without damaging your relationship. Read more...
Physician joins UHS staff
January 31, 2008
UHS welcomes Ilana Levenson Schmitt, M.D., M.P.H., to our team of healthcare providers, and invites you to get acquainted...
High "C" equals high risk
January 22, 2008
UHS clinicians have a new tool to help identify patients whose drinking puts them at high risk. Read about the AUDIT-C and how three questions can help change lives...
Sharing successes
January 14, 2008
Experts from the Center for Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Prevention and the School of Public Health and Health Sciences are sharing our successes at a national prevention conference, Jan. 27 -30. Read more...
MRC expands online
January 7, 2008
Learn what to do in an emergency, discover volunteer opportunities and more at the UMass Amherst Medical Reserve Corps' new web pages! Read more...
Health Ed leader on national awards panel
January 2, 2008
For the second year, the director of Health Education, Community Outreach and Marketing at UHS will help select recipients of a national-level alcohol abuse prevention award. Read more...
