Timely health and well-being information, helpful tips and tricks, education, and meaningful stories from healthcare providers, educators, and the students they serve.
UHC Spotlight: Dr. Finbar Woitalla
University Health Center providers come from a huge variety of places, backgrounds, and fields of practice…but they’re all here for YOU. Dr. Woitalla is a Primary Care Provider in UHC’s Medical Clinic Green. Check out what he has to say about serving UGA students, self-care practices, and entering the medical
Healthy Dawg’s Orientation Check-list
Welcome to UGA! We may be biased, but we think you’ve made THE best decision to come to Athens. We’re excited to have you as part of the Bulldog family and want to make sure that you have a smooth transition (and that you’re able to register for classes on
Welcome to UGA…and its health center!
A Welcome Letter for Parents of First Year Students Dear Families, On behalf of the University Health Center, welcome to Bulldawg Nation! As the campus medical and wellness home for students at the University of Georgia, we endorse behaviors that support whole person health and wellness.
Quick Facts: Mumps
Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus. It spreads through saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by: Coughing, sneezing, or talking Sharing items such as cups or eating utensils with others Touching objects or surfaces with unwashed hands
Travel Safety: Food & Drink
Let’s be real: One of the best things about travelling is trying all the food! But there are certain safety measures you should keep in mind when ordering and eating abroad. The following list of foods and drinks to eat and to avoid is provided by the CDC, and more
Be A Heart-Healthy Dawg
February is Heart Health Awareness Month – the perfect time to start working toward heart health goals! There are many ways to maintain a healthy heart. Below, we have listed just a few. For more heart health information, visit the University Health Center’s Heart Health Fair on February 7, 2018
Expert Flu Tips for Dawgs
Flu season is upon us. At the University Health Center we are, as you can imagine, seeing many cases of the flu every day. I want to offer some simple steps you can take to keep yourself and the UGA community healthy. Prevent the Flu Get a flu shot. The
Top 8 Reasons to Give Blood
1. You will get juice and cookies. 2. It’s easy and convenient. It only takes about an hour to give whole blood, and you can make your donation at an American Red Cross blood donation center or one of many blood drives (including one at the UGA Health Center on
Who Should I Talk To?
Sexual Assault Resources at UGA: Confidential vs. Non-Confidential No one should ever have to experience sexual assault, but it does happen. And it can be incredibly difficult to deal with your everyday life and the trauma afterwards. It can also be difficult to navigate the different resources that are available on