Well-traveled? You may be at higher risk for tuberculosis. UHS has testing & treatment.

by George A. Corey, MD, UHS Medical Director

Tuberculosis is a serious illness that is on the rise around the world. It is often contracted by children and young adults, but does not become an active illness for many years. It is very easy to detect with a blood test, and can be eliminated with medications before it becomes a problem.

Nurse's Nook: Antibiotic Awareness

by Lauren Yelenik, RN, BSN, Clinical Registered Nurse

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 18th-24th!

What are antibiotics?

Antibiotics are medicines that help people fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria that are in the body. These medications come in many different forms, including pills, ointments, and liquid suspensions given by injection or through an IV.

Nurse's Nook: SANE Answers to FAQs About Sexual Assault

by Katy Smith, RN, MASANE, Clinical Triage Nurse

If you have been sexually assaulted, you may have some questions about your options, and we are here to help.

University Health Services (UHS) is a designated Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) site and works in collaboration with the MA SANE Program to ensure patients of all genders, who are survivors of sexual assault, are provided compassionate, confidential and informed care.

Tips from Our Nutritionist's Kitchen: Harvest Feast Guide

You can take it from University Health Services' clinical nutritionist, Molly Barnes, MS, RD, LDN - the recipes linked below are delicious and nutritious! Keep reading for clever tips and tricks that will allow you to pack more nutrients and flavor into your harvest feast menu.

Nurse's Nook: Prevention & Self-Care for Respiratory Illness

by Pam Zaranek-Kuhn, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager

It’s National Women’s Health Week. Let’s Rename Our Women’s Health Clinic.

by Sasha Rivera - Communications & Marketing Specialist, University Health Services

Take the Women's Health Clinic Renaming Survey

Fresh Check Day

Fresh Check Day is coming to the Campus Center Auditorium!

Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

What: A mental health check-in with interactive booths, free food, prizes & more!

Sponsored by UMass Amherst Campus Life and Wellbeing

Spring Welcome & Walk-In Clinic Improvements

Welcome back to UMass and UHS! We are continuously working to improve the Walk-In Clinic Virtual Waiting Room experience. This new system has allowed us to see record daily volumes of patients in the UHS Walk-In Clinic. Our goal this semester is to improve upon your experience from the fall semester, bringing you shorter wait times and more accuracy regarding your place in the queue.

STD Awareness Month: Know the Facts

April is STD Awareness Month. Learn the facts in this article from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), then get tested at UHS!

Angela B. Abraham, O.D., joins UHS as Director of Eye Care Services

Angela B. Abraham, O.D., has joined University Health Services (UHS) as Director of Eye Care Services, one of UHS’s busiest departments. Eye Care Services provides vision care to students, faculty and staff of the Five Colleges.

Search Google Appliance

University Health Services

News