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Carol D Tucker

University Health Service (UHS) Recruiting Volunteer HIV Test Counselors

February 7, 2013 | By Carol D Tucker, Health Educator, Health Service

University Health Service (UHS) is now accepting applications for volunteer graduate student HIV test counselors. Through this position, students in fields such as health, social work, and psychology can apply their knowledge, while other students might enjoy the opportunity to get outside their school, connect with others on a different level, and make a contribution. Benefits -- as a volunteer, you could: Gain valuable knowledge and work experience plus network with health professionals Enhance your experience in your graduate program Become certified as an HIV test counselor in the State of Michigan Requirements: Be a graduate student at the University…

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Colds, Flu and You – How to Stay Well

February 4, 2013 | By Carol D Tucker, Health Educator, Health Service

With the winter cold and flu season upon us, it’s a good time to remember that you can do a lot to reduce illness. First, it’s not too late to get a flu shot, and University Health Service (UHS) still has vaccine. See our website’s information Flu and Vaccination for more details. Below are some basic tips on how to stop the spread of illness: When you cough or sneeze, cover it with a tissue, or sneeze or cough into your sleeve (covering with your hands can spread germs) Clean your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based…

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How Health Care Works on Campus

November 1, 2012 | By Carol D Tucker, Health Educator, Health Service

Do you know how health care works on campus? University Health Service (UHS) is your campus health clinic, providing comprehensive services in one building on central campus, very near Rackham Graduate School. When you are a currently enrolled U-M student (Ann Arbor campus), most UHS services are free because they are covered by your health service fee, which is already paid as part of your tuition. If you have GradCare, you should know that UHS is a GradCare Primary Care Site. For routine health care, you should schedule an appointment. Routine health care includes physical exam; testing for STIs, TB,…

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Flu Shots Are Now Available at UHS

October 24, 2012 | By Carol D Tucker, Health Educator, Health Service

To help you stay healthy, University Health Service is offering flu shots for U-M-affiliated individuals, ages 10 and older. The vaccine can help prevent you from missing class or work due to illness, and is preservative-free. The following insurance plans will cover the cost in full: U-M Premier Care, GradCare, Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna), International Student/Scholar Health Insurance Plan (Aetna), Medicare. You can schedule online at http://www.uhs.umich.edu/fluvaccination or call 734-764-8325. Plan at least 30 minutes for your visit.

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University Health Service (UHS) Recruiting Volunteer HIV Test Counselors

February 14, 2012 | By Carol D Tucker, Health Educator, Health Service

University Health Service (UHS) is now accepting applications for volunteer graduate student HIV test counselors. Through this position, students in fields such as health, social work, and psychology can apply their knowledge, while other students might enjoy the opportunity to get outside their school, connect with others on a different level, and make a contribution. Benefits -- as a volunteer, you could: Gain valuable knowledge and work experience plus network with health professionals Enhance your experience in your graduate program Become certified as an HIV test counselor in the State of Michigan Requirements: Be a graduate student at the University…

Published in: Health and Wellness

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