Health Education & Promotion Program
What We Do and How to Reach Us

AIDS Information	Mental Health Services
Alcohol Information Antibiotic Information	Meningitis Information Nutrition Information
Information on Colds	Pregnancy Information
Contraception Information	Sexual Health Information
Depression Information	Smoking Information & How to Quit
Drowsy Driving - NSF	Strep Throat
Eating Disorders	Sun Exposure
Emergency Contraception	TB & Skin Test Information
Hepatitis B & the Vaccination	Urinary Tract Infection
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Information	Vomiting & Diarrhea

Health Education and Promotion Program

In addition to the services provided by clinicians, University Health Service (UHS) offers a comprehensive Health Education and Promotion Program. Information is accessible on a variety of health issues including stress management, self-esteem, cancer prevention, smoking cessation, alcohol and other drug problems, nutrition, fitness, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS/HIV.  Health related pamphlets and brochures are available to students free of charge  for personal use or as reference materials for class projects.

UHS Health Education staff is available for group presentations as well as for individual counseling on topics mentioned above. Any student or student organization may request information and/or a presentation on health related topics by contacting the Health Education Department at (859) 323-5823 ext 281 or 238.

Sexual Health Information
A gynecological nurse counselor is available for pregnancy counseling. A one-hour, informal Sexual Health Information Session is held at UHS several times a week. Topics discussed in this session are the gynecological exam and Pap smear, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, and contraceptive options. It  is open to all students, both male and female. To make an appointment for pregnancy counseling or attend a Sexual Health Session, please call  323-APPT (2778).

Nutrition Information
A registered dietitian provides information on nutritional concerns such as healthy eating, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and weight control. For an appointment, call 323-APPT (2778).

Substance Abuse/Smoking Cessation Support 
UHS offers individualized assessments and programs for students who currently smoke and want to become non-smokers. Clinicians will work with students to determine the best programs for successful smoking cessation, including individual counseling, group programs, nicotine replacement therapy and other strategies as indicated. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 323-5511.

Individual assessment and counseling for drug and alcohol problems is offered.   If needed, further treatment and involvement in additional alcohol and other substance abuse programs can be initiated.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call  323-5511.

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