http://live.psu.edu/tag/University_Health_Services en-us Penn State University Relations live@psu.edu (Penn State Live) Wed, 02 May 2012 14:00:40 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/59562#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/59562#rssUniversity_Health_Services Jill Buchanan, a nurse practitioner with University Health Services (UHS) has received the 2012 Ally Recognition Award from Penn State's Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE). Presented during the Lavender Graduation Ceremony held April 20, the Ally Award is given to an individual within the University community who ... Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:39:30 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/59417#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/59417#rssUniversity_Health_Services Margaret Spear, director of University Health Services, was recently named vice chair of the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Board of Directors. Spear represents the American College Health Association (ACHA) on the AAAHC board. Other officers named include Karen McKellar, chair (representing the Medical Group ... Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:13:29 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/59292#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/59292#rssUniversity_Health_Services The Penn State Student Health Center recently received the results of a University energy audit. Kilowatt hours (KWh) used at the health center for 2011 totaled 760,894. The number of KWh hours of energy used in previous years were 862,511 (2010) and 980,896 (2009). ... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:25:27 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/59246#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/59246#rssUniversity_Health_Services The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 during a free clinic at the Student Health Center. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has provided the vaccine to University Health Services free of charge for use by all male and female students and their spouses (between the ages of 18 and ... Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:00:35 -0400 http://live.psu.edu/story/58846#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/58846#rssUniversity_Health_Services A new page on the Penn State University Health Services (UHS) website provides health care resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students. "It is our goal to provide excellent and accessible care to all Penn State students," said UHS Director Margaret Spear. "Our hope is that this resource page will facilitate and enrich ... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:10:17 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/58152#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/58152#rssUniversity_Health_Services Robin Oliver recently joined the staff of University Health Services (UHS), Penn State's student health service at the University Park campus. Oliver will serve as chief gynecologist for Women's Health. A graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Oliver brings over 20 years of clinical experience to UHS. Prior to joining Penn State, Oliver served ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:36:17 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57855#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57855#rssUniversity_Health_Services Spring is a busy time for Penn State students. Spring break and final exams all are quickly approaching. University Health Services (UHS) offers some practical tips for avoiding gastrointestinal illness during this busy time -- and how to avoid passing it on to others, too. ... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:24:00 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57473#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57473#rssUniversity_Health_Services Penn State students who are interested in promoting health among their peers can apply to participate in HealthWorks, a student peer education and outreach program within University Health Services (UHS). Membership applications will be accepted through March 2 for the 2012 - 2013 school year.... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:43:29 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57560#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57560#rssUniversity_Health_Services Each semester University Health Services (UHS) sees a few cases of Chickenpox. UHS recommends that Penn State students check their health record for adequate immunization against Chickenpox. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines adequate immunization as two doses of the Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine for those who have not ... Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:20 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57558#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57558#rssUniversity_Health_Services The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Qualitest Pharmaceuticals have recalled the following birth control pills: Cyclafem 7/7/7, Cyclafem 1/35, Emoquette, Gildess FE 1.5/30, Gildess FE 1/20, Orsythia, Previfem and Tri-Previfem. The University Health Services (UHS) pharmacy on the University Park campus of Penn State does not stock any of the ... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:36:01 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57453#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57453#rssUniversity_Health_Services The "Extreme Stater" competition, designed for adventure-seeking undergraduate students on Penn State's University Park campus, will be held April 14. Twenty-five teams will compete on Stone Valley's outdoor obstacle course, which includes vertical challenges, running, team obstacles and more. Registration for the event begins Monday, March 12 in ... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:48:42 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57132#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57132#rssUniversity_Health_Services University Health Services (UHS) will offer two flu vaccine clinics this spring -- Jan. 24 and Feb. 2. Shelley Haffner, UHS infection control nurse manager, reminds students, "It's not too late to get vaccinated. Flu season hasn't hit yet this year."... Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:42:06 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57129#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/57129#rssUniversity_Health_Services The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, will be offered through a series of clinics at the Student Health Center on Penn State's University Park campus this fall. The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) has provided the vaccine to University Health Services free of charge for use by all male and female students and their spouses ... Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:22:00 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/56810#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/56810#rssUniversity_Health_Services Robert Heinbach has spent his career counseling young women about STIs, birth control and pregnancy. A graduate of Temple University's School of Medicine, his professional interests include pelvic ultrasound and colposcopy. Heinbach brought this expertise with him to UHS' women's health team, along with the Student Health Center's first ultrasound ... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:35:29 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/56977#rssUniversity_Health_Services http://live.psu.edu/story/56977#rssUniversity_Health_Services The free Student Health Tune-up series at University Health Services (UHS) returns this spring with two weekly sessions. Students can take a yoga class from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 5 to 6 p.m. every Thursday beginning Jan. 12. The class is held in 205 Student Health Center on the University Park campus of Penn State....