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Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Spring health coverage available for international students, graduate assistants

International students and graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan each semester.

Friday, December 13, 2019 Before leaving for winter break, DO THESE THINGS

Use this checklist and helpful tips to ensure a hassle-free departure from campus as the semester ends.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 On-campus resources can ease mental stress

It’s normal to feel crunched for time or pressured to do well on remaining assignments or exams. You are not alone. Although it can be difficult to ask for help, letting someone know you need some assistance or support can make a huge difference in your stress levels.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Adjusted hours for finals week and winter break

Students will enjoy extended hours in many campus locations during finals week. As the break begins, students should expect reduced hours from many campus services. Use this helpful list as a guide:

The University Health Center is the home to CAPS, Big Red Resilience and Well-being as well as medical-related services.

Friday, November 8, 2019 TIPS adds mental health and well-being related options

Thanks to a concerned student, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s TIPS Incident Reporting System now has the option for students to report mental health and well-being related tips.

Students can receive a flu shot by visiting a walk-in clinic or making an appointment at the health center.

Monday, October 7, 2019 Flu shots available at the University Health Center

The University Health Center is offering flu shots for students, faculty and staff.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 New group to focus on campus safety, reducing sexual assaults, supporting victims

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is forming a campuswide working group to advise and improve efforts to address sexual assault and harassment on campus.

Morgan Smith, a graduate research assistant, shows a tote of fresh vegetables available at Husker Pantry. The pantry and Money Management Center have moved from the Nebraska Union to the University Health Center.

Friday, August 9, 2019 Pantry, money management move to University Health Center

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Husker Pantry and Student Money Management programs have moved to the University Health Center.

Future wellbeing coaches Jillian Black, Kimmy, Montoya, Talor Brumbaugh, Elizabeth Elliott and Amanda Nelson stand outside of the Nebraska Student Health Center on Oct. 4, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. These students are studying to help other students create goals and recognize their strengths and weaknesses. | Daily Nebraskan, Photo by Elsie Stormberg

Monday, October 8, 2018 Students can become peer well-being coaches with new class

Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln can take a class to become well-being coaches and help their peers overcome stressful situations.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Flu shots available at University Health Center

The University Health Center is offering flu shots for students, faculty and staff.

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 University Health Center student open house is Aug. 29

The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will be open until midnight April 29 through May 3.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 End the semester on a healthy and positive note

To help students better manage demands of end-of-the-semester assignments, projects and tests, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding study space hours and offering a series of stress-reducing events.

CAPS website (https://health.unl.edu/counseling-and-psychological-services-caps)

Monday, February 26, 2018 CAPS website redesign offers new resources

Counseling and Psychological Services redesigned its website this semester to better provide information about services and mental health to the campus community.

Thursday, February 15, 2018 Health Center increases student outreach

During the fall semester, the University Health Center had impressive success in its educational and promotional outreach with an estimated 20,463 student interactions. This number was calculated through the use of HuskerScan at most peer educator events and estimated headcounts at presentations and other events.

The Health Center largely attributes this achievement to a restructured peer educator program, a streamlined presentation request process and active participation in welcome-back events.

4 new Nebraska Medicine providers joined the University Health Center in the fall

Friday, January 26, 2018 Four new providers joined the University Health Center in the fall

The staff at the University Health Center grew last semester with the hiring of four new providers.

“We are excited to hire these exceptional new staff members so that the Health Center can continue to meet the needs of our students,” said Jeanine Soneson, student health operations manager.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Health Center offers new diversion-approved alcohol education program

In an effort to continually enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its services, the University Health Center (UHC) as expanded its alcohol and other drug programs by adding the Alcohol Psychoeducation Workshop.

Friday, October 13, 2017 ‘Check Up From the Neck Up’ raises awareness, fights stigma

More than 100 students received free screenings for depression, anxiety, stress and other mood conditions at Nebraska Medicine–University Health Center’s annual Check Up From the Neck Up event on Oct. 5.

Cynthia Von Seggern, psychologist and group and outreach coordinator with CAPS, gives a presentation explaining counseling services available through the University Health Center managed by Nebraska Medicine.

Monday, August 28, 2017 University Health Center simplifies requesting student presentations

In response to student feedback, the University Health Center managed by Nebraska Medicine has expanded its health and well-being presentation offerings.

Friday, March 24, 2017 Blogs share the story of wellness

No matter the subject, students seek resources to help them make informed decisions –that’s why several departments in Student Affairs have taken to blogging. The online platform easily allows departments to share personal stories, tips and tricks directly with Nebraska students.

The blog topics vary, but together the stories promote a campus-wide culture grounded in a multi-dimensional model of wellness.

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Healthy Husker giveaways promote wellness

As Daylight Saving Time neared, the University Health Center’s Healthy Huskers educated students at the Nebraska Union Tuesday, March 7, about the importance of developing healthy sleep habits.

Over the lunch hour, students had one-on-one conversations with peers about ways to get a better night’s sleep and gave away about 100 free sleep kits, which included light-blocking sleep masks, herbal tea, earplugs, a sleep survey and more.