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University Health Center Awarded Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

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.
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Campus Health and Safety Message for Students and Parents – Fall 2022
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Beau Seagraves named associate vice president for student well-being
Major Adam Fouche shakes hands with Dean of Students, Bill McDonald, after receiving UGAPD donation.

UGA Sunshine Fund and Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Scholarship Received Donation from UGA Police Department 

Last month, the University of Georgia Police Department donated to both Student Care & Outreach “Sunshine Fund” and the “Let All the Big Dawgs Eat” food scholarship initiative. The donation split for the Sunshine Fund will provide University staff resources to assist students with immediate mental well-being needs by proactively working with various off-campus partners such as counselors, therapists, and treatment centers. The other half designated for the Let All the Big Dawgs Eat food scholarship will provide two students a 7-day unlimited meal plan for an entire academic year.
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Pandemic-Induced Eating Disorders: A Discussion With CAPS

Listen to a podcast from The Red & Black dedicated to the discussion of health topics, tips, and news. Listen in on their conversation about how the pandemic has affected the mental health of college students, the issue of pandemic-induced eating disorders, and access to resources for students who are seeking mental health support.
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UGA expands well-being initiative

A new University of Georgia initiative is enhancing campus-wide mental health and well-being resources to help students become more active, healthy and successful.

#BeWellUGA Fest

Learn about UGA's well-being programs and services, connect with student groups, participate in free RecSports workshops and classes, play some games, grab some food, and more!
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Returning for Spring 2022

Beginning Jan. 4, 2022, faculty and staff who would like to schedule a COVID vaccine appointment at the University Health Center may do so by calling 706-542-5575.

Resources for Student Well-being

Our campus community becomes safer and stronger with every person who is vaccinated against COVID-19.