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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

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Linking mental health resources to students

Caroline Vincent • February 8, 2016

Studies are finding that more and more college students are struggling with mental illnesses during their time at school. According to a survey conducted by The Association for University and College Counseling...

Free flu shot campaign to continue through October

Free flu shot campaign to continue through October

Christian Elliott • October 2, 2015

With flu season underway, the 2015 “Flu Blast” campaign kicked off in September and will continue throughout the month of October. The campaign is a joint effort between the Student Health Center,...

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

Mental Matters: Students struggle with mental health, balance

Collin Burwinkel, Alexis Winborne • April 21, 2015

According to Patrick Corrigan of The University of Chicago, mental illness affects patients with “a double-edged sword.” Not only do those afflicted with mental illness battle the effects of their...

Snuffed Out: Smoking ban takes effect on University of Alabama campus

Snuffed Out: Smoking ban takes effect on University of Alabama campus

Katie Shepherd, Nick Privitera • January 6, 2015

As University of Alabama students return from their break and go back to class, a new smoking ban will be in effect across campus, including all facilities, grounds and parking areas.As students return...

Universities should offer better sex education

Samaria Johnson • September 28, 2014

In the past year, the University quietly updated its nondiscrimination policy to include protections for students’ sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. It also brought Haven,...

Nurses distribute flu shots

Nurses distribute flu shots

Fabrizio Pozzobon • September 23, 2014

The College of Community Health Sciences is providing students, faculty members and staff with free flu shots until November through the campus flu campaign. Vaccinations will be provided at numerous locations...

Student Health Center adds new rooms to accommodate growth

Student Health Center adds new rooms to accommodate growth

William Evans • March 8, 2012

The Student Health Center added six new examination rooms and a nurse’s station to expedite patient care in light of the student body’s rapid growth, said David Brown, nursing supervisor at the SHC....

Students wait to seek dental care at home

Heather Lightsey • January 18, 2012

When students at the University of Alabama need access to medical care, they go to the Student Health Center on campus. However, students seeking dental care while in Tuscaloosa might not find it so easy....

Health Center juggles increase in traffic

Health Center juggles increase in traffic

Jasmine Cannon • October 11, 2011

The Student Health Center has seen an influx of students during this cold and flu season. The waiting room has been full of students seeking attention, everyday at all hours of the day, for anything from...

SHC works to improve

Jasmine Cannon • February 2, 2011

The Student Health Center, accredited since 1995, is the designated part of the University established to assist students with medical issues. Open seven days a week, the SHC provides many services that...

Health Center expects "normal" flu season

Health Center expects “normal” flu season

Bethany Blair • October 17, 2010

Despite last year’s H1N1 outbreak, the Student Health Center is expecting a typical flu season this year, SHC Nurse Supervisor David Brown said. “We don’t have any number predictions, but we’re...