Are You Cleaning or Contaminating?
Avoiding contact lens related eye infections requires just a few easy steps. Check out this list from Dr. Angela Ellerman, OD, of the University Health Center’s Vision Clinic.
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 that are then touched by…
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 information can be found here:…
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 – 11am-3pm at UHC. This…
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 best way to prevent 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 February 6, 2019 – sign up…
Solar Eclipse 101
Something is happening at UGA… What: A near total eclipse (99.07%) of the sun When: August 21, 2017, beginning around 1pm and ending around 4pm
Eat for Heart Health
We’ve discussed exercising for heart health, but there’s more to it than that! The American Heart Association also recommends making changes to your diet to support a healthier heart. Below are just a few tips to get you started. If you ever have more questions, UHC has nutritionists on staff who are always here to…
Exercise for Heart Health
There are many ways to help keep your heart healthy. This February, during American Heart Month, we’ll be sharing just a few of them. To start: Exercise. While it may not be everyone’s favorite way to stay healthy, it is one that’s accessible for many on campus at the University of Georgia – there’s the…
Dental Health = Heart Health?
Did you know that taking care of your gums and mouth can also help keep your heart healthy? Here’s an explanation of how it works from the UHC Dental Clinic team…