Opioids: save a life, stop stigma

Learn to recognize an overdose, use Narcan and become part of the movement toward recovery and hope. College of Nursing professor Kimberly Dion, a nurse researcher in opioid use disorder, leads a presentation for the community Wednesday, Sept. 19, 5 – 6:30 p.m. in Skinner Hall, room 12. Sponsored by UHS, the UMPD and Hampshire Hope.

Walk in flu and meningitis B clinics

Start or finish your meningitis B vaccination series, and get vaccinated against seasonal flu at walk-in clinics around campus and at UHS.

Get tested for STIs and HIV

Walk in and get tested for sexually transmitted infections and HIV at an upcoming clinic. New this fall, UHS is also offering vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) at the clinics!

Sleepless at UMass?

Find out how changing your sleep can change your life! Stop by the free Sleep Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1 – 3 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.

Learn what sleep does for you, what happens when you don’t get enough, and how to overcome sleep challenges. Talk with experts from the Psychological and Brain Sciences Department, tour the campus Sleep Lab, get sleep tips and sample proven natural therapies like massage, acupuncture, Reiki and meditation.

Walk away with giveaways and enter a drawing to win an Apple watch or a Fitbit.

The Sleep Fair is co-sponsored by the Center for Health Promotion and Campus Recreation.

About UHS

UHS helps you stay healthy and cares for you if you’re not. Check out what we offer, how to use UHS and get some helpful tips and timesavers. Learn more about health with these recommended links.

Tobacco-Free UMass launches online feedback form

Ask a question, report a violation or get involved  – use the online  feedback form. After you do, browse their new website for tobacco facts, resources and more.