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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Health Tip: Items to ALWAYS have in your medicine cabinet

Whether you have the sniffles or something more serious, being able to treat your symptoms at home with self-care measures can alleviate your discomfort and help you start feeling better faster.

Sunday, February 21, 2021 7 can't-miss activities this week | Feb. 22–28, 2021

We've curated a list of the best events happening around Lincoln this week. Check it out to make sure you're up to date on the best events in town.

Artwork by Andrea Atkinson for the Daily Nebraskan.

Friday, February 19, 2021 UHC hosts annual Love Your Heart events with new focus

(Daily Nebraskan) In celebration of American Heart Month, the University Health Center will be hosting events next week to raise awareness of heart disease.

Love Your Heart events will be hosted Feb. 22-26, 2021 by the University Health Center and campus partners.

Friday, February 19, 2021 Black History Month: Love Your Heart

Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer for all Americans.

It's more frightening that the disease disproportionately impacts Black communities as well as other minority groups such as Hispanics and American Indians/Alaska Natives.

Drag Queen Bingo is happening at 7:30 p.m. Fruary 11, 2021.

Friday, February 5, 2021 7 activities you'll want to do this week | Feb 8-14

Lots of events happening around Lincoln on campus...from film screenings to virtual yoga. Here are the things we're recommending for you to check out.

Two students prepare an Instapot recipe during at CookWell Class at the Rec & Wellness Center.

Thursday, January 28, 2021 Health & Fitness: Know your campus nutrition services

Healthy eating can be a challenge, yet the effort can yield you good benefits. Connect with these UNL campus resources to help with your nutrition goals.

Monday, January 11, 2021 Six ways to stay healthy in the New Year

If 2020 taught us one thing, it is the importance of protecting and caring for our physical well-being. COVID prevention remains a top priority, but it does not have to be your only health focus for the new year.

Monday, December 21, 2020 University Health Center open during holiday shutdown for faculty, staff, students

The University Health Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will be open with adjusted hours during the holiday shutdown.

'One Suicide is Too Many" is an article in the Winter 2020 issue of Nebraska Quarterly magazine from the Nebraska Alumni Association.

Monday, December 7, 2020 One Suicide is Too Many

Mental health issues on the rise as campus strives to help students.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Testing not a substitute for COVID-19 prevention habits this holiday season

As we prepare for the holidays, many are taking advantage of free COVID-19 testing on campus before they travel or make any plans.

Friday, November 20, 2020 Before leaving campus, DO THESE THINGS

Use this checklist to help take care of things before your depart for Thanksgiving holidays and the Winter Interim.

April snow storm leaves campus unseasonably beautiful. April 17, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication

Friday, November 13, 2020 Adjusted hours for campus locations and services during Winter Interim

A list of open campus spots and the adjusted hours from November 30, 2020 to January 24, 2021.

Fall leaves outside Andrews Hall. October 21, 2020. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Thursday, November 12, 2020 Campus locations adjusting hours for Thanksgiving

A list of open campus spots and adjusted hours for November 24–29, 2020.

The University Health Center continues to offer flu inoculations to students, faculty and staff via appointment only. (photo: Shutterstock)

Friday, November 6, 2020 Health center flu shot clinics draw 2,500+

A steady flow of Huskers are stepping up for inoculations against influenza. Through a series of walk-in clinics that ended Oct. 30, the University Health Center gave 2,509 flu shots to University of Nebraska–Lincoln students. Including appointments within the health center, a combined 3,232 students, faculty and staff have received flu shots this fall.

Thursday, October 8, 2020 Explore Lincoln: 5 things to do this October

Though the pandemic has restricted where we can go and what we can do this fall, there are still plenty of safe ways to explore campus and stay connected with others.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 University Health Center shares tips on mask-wearing

While the practice may seem simple, wearing a mask for long stretches of time presents some situations — like eating or socializing outdoors — that are a little trickier to navigate. To help Huskers stay safe and healthy throughout the remainder of the semester, Dr. Heather Eberspacher, medical director of the University Health Center, sat down to answer some frequently-asked questions on face coverings.

A pharmacist speaks with a UNL student about a medication at the University Health Center.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Health Center Tip: Add these 12 items to your first-aid kit

Medical staff at the University Health Center advise students to thoroughly wash and dry their face coverings after every use.

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Husker Health Tip: Everything to know about face coverings

The University Health Center is has answers to some common frequently-asked questions.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 In My Own Words: Kirsten Wandrey

Kirsten Wandrey is a sophomore journalism major in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. In spring 2019 - prior to enrolling at the university - she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that dramatically changed her life. In her own words, Kirsten shares details about her successful transition to living on-campus at UNL and finding community and connections to help her achieve.

The university is requiring that facial coverings be worn during the fall semester when indoors and when social distancing cannot be observed. Students and employees will each receive two masks each.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 University finalizes mask delivery plans for fall semester

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is preparing to deliver more than 60,000 cloth masks to its students, instructors, researchers and staff. Every member of the campus community will receive two cloth masks — one red, one black.