Game Day at UGA
Welcome Back to UGA! As students return to campus, connect with their peers, and enjoy the start of Fall, we all play an active role in maintaining a caring community at UGA.
University Health Center Awarded Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
(Athens, GA, September 2022) – The University of Georgia University Health Center (UHC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality…
University Health Center Competes in National Flu Vaccine Challenge
Athens, GA- Every fall, the UGA campus welcomes back students and anxiously anticipates the start of football season. For the University Health Center, the changing of seasons also means a return of the flu.
Campus Health and Safety Message for Students and Parents
We are excited to welcome you back to Athens and campus. Seeing everyone in person again reminds us that our community is large, vibrant, and wonderfully diverse. With more than 40,000 students at UGA this fall, campus is busy and the positive energy is palpable. As we begin to settle in, we write to remind…
Georgia Department of Public Health News Release: Monkeypox Transmission in Public Settings
ATLANTA, 8/9/22 –The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) continues to closely monitor thecurrent outbreak of monkeypox in the state. As of today, there are 625 confirmed monkeypoxcases in Georgia. Testing and vaccination are available in health districts throughout the state;however, vaccine supplies from the federal government remain limited.The monkeypox virus can spread from person-to-person…
UGA Safe App Enhances Student Safety
To promote safety and emergency preparedness across the University of Georgia community, we have launched a new safety app called UGA Safe, replacing the existing LiveSafe app. Please download the UGA Safe app from the Google Play store or the Apple App store. The UGA Safe app offers users several important safety features and enhancements: …
Bulldogs To Take Part In Mental Health Week
The Georgia Bulldogs will take part in college football’s mental health week during the 2022 season, which is scheduled for October 1-8 this fall. Plans include the Bulldogs wearing a helmet decal for their home game against Auburn on Oct. 8.
Protein Powder: The What, Why, & How To Choose
With all the different protein powder supplements on the market it can be easy to get overwhelmed in picking the best option. Between whey, plant-based, and collagen proteins, it can be hard to decide which one is the best fit for you.
What Everyone Needs to Know About Fentanyl
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has received reports of increased overdoses (OD) in various areas of Georgia in March 2022, caused by drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills that could resemble substances like Adderall or Xanax.
Inter-Fraternity Council & Sigma Chi Host Mental Health Speaker
The University Health Center applauds the efforts of student groups working to eliminate the stigma attached to mental health issues. Thank you to the Inter-Fraternity Council and Sigma Chi Fraternity for hosting this event. Photo courtesy of Inter-Fraternity Council and Sigma Chi