Still Life
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Children explore career options at University Park
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
An 18-year old female student who lives in Sproul Hall on Penn State's University Park campus has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). The student did not receive her medical care for this condition at University Health Services (UHS) but UHS was able to confirm the case by contacting the Pennsylvania Department of Health. (more)
Penn State's University Health Services (UHS) is reminding all students to be sure they are adequately immunized against measles. Measles is a rare infection in countries such as the United States where immunization rates are high. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles still kills nearly 200,000 people each year around the world. Measles also can cause miscarriage and premature birth. Anyone who has not had medically confirmed measles should receive two doses of the measles vaccine, often given as two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This is especially important when traveling abroad to countries where measles outbreaks occur.
Immunization against measles is required for all incoming Penn State students. Students who have not been immunized may receive the MMR vaccine at UHS or another health care provider. To schedule an appointment for vaccination, students can visit myUHS at http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs or call 814-863-0774. (more)
Margaret Spear, director of University Health Services and an adjunct professor at Penn State, was recently elected as board treasurer of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. AAAHC is an accreditation leader with nearly 5,000 organizations accredited nationwide, including ambulatory surgery centers, college student health centers, military health care clinics and more. (more)
Take the Lead, a new student-led campaign to promote responsible drinking at Penn State launches this spring. The campaign features student leaders from the University Park Undergraduate Association, Rainbow Roundtable, Council of Commonwealth Student Governments, Council of Lionhearts, MGC, IFC, UPUA, ARHS and off-campus student union, among others. Each student offers advice on how Penn State students can learn to take the lead in their own behavior. (more)
Children who are cancer survivors and may have weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to influenza. For this reason, University Health Services (UHS) will hold a free flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3 in 205 Student Health Center on Penn State's University Park campus. While the clinic is open to all Penn State students and to student spouses covered by Penn State student health insurance plans, UHS especially encourages THON participants to get vaccinated. (more)
University Health Services (UHS) will offer free vaccine clinics for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and season flu on Monday, January 24 from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm. The free vaccine has been provided to UHS by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH). (more)
According to the Center for Disease Control, 21.4 percent of people aged 18 to 24 years smoke tobacco. Today everyone knows smoking is an unhealthy habit, so why do people still smoke? Penn State experts say several factors play a part.
Suzanne Zeman, coordinator of educational services at University Health Services, said people smoke for a variety of reasons. Some grew up in a family of smokers, others thought they were just social smokers but became addicted and still others became hooked after their first few smokes. According to Michael Hecht, distinguished professor of communication arts and sciences and crime, law and justice, tobacco use is higher in rural areas, where users begin at a young age. (more)
Described as "black out in a can" or "liquid cocaine," the popularity of caffeinated alcoholic beverages is rising on university campuses. Students may find the low price and strong effects of these beverages appealing, but the FDA recently declared caffeinated alcohol unsafe. After a scientific review, the FDA's principal deputy commissioner, Joshua Sharfstein has said, "...there is evidence that the combination of caffeine and alcohol in these products pose a public health concern." (more)
University Health Services (UHS) provides an interpretation service to assist with effective patient communication. Supporting 170 languages, the service allows three-way conversations between the patient, UHS staff and an interpreter assuring that no information is lost in the process. (more)
University Health Services (UHS) launched a new website Aug. 18, at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health online, which incorporates student feedback and usability studies to present information and services in an even more user-friendly format. (more)
