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1 Panther portrait: Spring into wellness carnival
Northern Iowan 118:37, p.5
The wellness carnival was held in the Maucker Union ballrooms and included the UNI Healthy Campus Coalition and other groups; photos.
2 Counseling Center sees backlash
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.1

An anxiety support group advertisement by the Counseling Center included "Calling All Worrywarts," wording which drew criticism from some members of the student body. The Center revised the ad; photo.

3 Wellness Wednesday hopes to bring change
Northern Iowan 114:20, p.5
Student Wellness Services hosts sessions every Wednesday titled "Wellness Wednesdays." The five week sessions are intended to help students find ways to develop skills to better cope with college life; photo.
4 Parade prevails in the cold
Northern Iowan 112:15, p.1
The homecoming parade was held on Saturday, October 17, with many student organizations participating. Awards were announced at the football game: UNI Health Center one first place and Panther Pep Crew won "Most Spirited"; phoots.
5 April is National STD Awareness Month
Northern Iowan 111:44, p.3
Health promotion coordinator Shawna Haislet offers up resources students can take to ensure that they are STD free; photo.
6 Keep yourself healthy at the Student Health Clinic
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.supp 11
Several services are available at the health clinic, including yearly physicals, lab work, pharmacy services, and counseling services. There is no charge for office visits; photo.
7 Be prepared: UNI Student Health Clinic
Northern Iowan 107:54, p.
Student Health Clinic offers many services to students. The clinic is open Monday thru Friday with board-certified family practice physicians and physician assistants on duty.
8 Be prepared: the UNI Student Health Clinic
Northern Iowan 106:54, p.
Clinic requirements for admission to the University and services offered; photo.
9 Abuse of H1N1 policy prompts change
Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1
Some professors have included their policy on absence due to H1N1 in their syllabi; others are addressing the problem on a case by case basis. The Student Health Clinic has stopped providing written illness excuses for students; photo.
10 Student Health Clinic to distribute 1,500 free H1H1 vaccines
Northern Iowan 106:27, p.3
A free H1N1 vaccination distribution will be held in the lower level of the Commons. Those eligible include faculty, staff, and students under the age of twenty-five and students of all ages with chronic health conditions; photo.
11 As we move through the cold and flu season
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.8
Health Center offers advice on colds and flu and how to tell them apart.
12 Free H1N1 vaccinations coming to the University of Northern Iowa
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.1
Ten thousand doses of vaccine have been promised for use by students aged 18-24. Plans call for a five day time frame for vaccinations at a central location to be announced; photo.
13 Students come down with H1N1 influenza
Northern Iowan 106:16, p.1
Preston Sereg is the first UNI student to contact the H1N1 virus. Fever and headache were his only symptoms.
14 Be prepared: a message on student health
Northern Iowan 105:54, p.supp 29
Immunization records are required for admittance to college. The Student Health Clinic services provided; photo.
15 Panelists discuss mental health
Northern Iowan 105:22, p.1
Public Relations Campaign class organized panel to raise awareness of mental illness by localizing issues and showing that research done in other areas can affect Iowans; photo.
16 An ignorant opinion
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.7
Response to a previous article on anorexia written by Nick Krob.
17 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:768, p.1
More than 400 people took the next step in becoming a Panther by attending the two-day sessions where students familiarized themselves with the campus, registered for fall classes and participated in informal activities.
18 UNI welcomes entering freshmen
Public Relations News Release 2007:762, p.1
Nearly 400 people took the next step in becoming Panther's by attending the First-Year Orientation & Registration two day sessions. The schedule included academic planning, on-campus meals, student-organization and student-service fairs, etc.
19 UNI names new Student Health Clinic Director
Public Relations News Release 2007:629, p.1
Shelly Matthews-O'Connell has been named director of the Student Health Clinic.
20 Speaker takes fresh look at alcohol awareness
Northern Iowan 104:39, p.1
Rick Barnes urges students to "Drink Think: A Personal Approach to Alcohol"; setting limits on consumption; photo.
21 Student Health Clinic
Northern Iowan 104:37, p.8
Support for the Student Health Center.
22 Health Clinic not all its cracked up to be
Northern Iowan 104:36, p.8
Cites concerns about the service and diagnoses at the Student Health Center.
23 Attention UNI students
Northern Iowan 104:30, p.4
Students urged to participate in the American College Health Association--National College Health Assessment. It is an online survey that will be used to gain a better understanding of health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.
24 UNI Student Health Clinic Laboratory receives national accreditation
Public Relations News Release 2007:342, p.1
The Student Health Clinic Laboratory has met the annual Laboratory Accreditation criteria for ten consecutive years.
25 Birth control prices increase
Northern Iowan 104:23, p.1
The Deficit Rejection Act, signed by President Bush in February 2006, will result in a $99 billion dollar reduction in federal entitlement monies. This reduction will result in an increased cost of birth control pills; photo.
26 Anger over the UNI Ed. Department
Northern Iowan 104:15, p.9
Complains about length of education major, educational media course, high tuition and fees, health center service, and computer installation advice.
27 UNI Student Health Center receives accreditation
Public Relations News Release 2007:95, p.1
The Student Health Center has received accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
28 Feeling the (sun)burn
Northern Iowan 103:58, p.7
Explains dangers of too much sun exposure; encouragses use of sunscreen; photo.
29 Help is a hop, skip, and a jump away
Northern Iowan 103:1, p.7
Columnist talks about his experiences with the office of student disabilities.
30 UNI students face one more test
Northern Iowan 102:42, p.10
A look an human papilloma virus and its effects; photo.
31 Purge yourself of unhappiness, not food
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.7
Urges those with eating disorders to get help.
32 Eating disorders team educates campus about dangers of unhealthy eating patterns
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
University Health Services will try to help people with eating disorders during National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
33 Thursday, Nov. 3
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Wellness Program will present Dr. Gary Sherman, Chiropractor, who will speak on headaches.
34 Friday, Oct. 28
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
Study Abroad Center will host open house; Grand Opening of the Student Health Center will be celebrated; Family Fest Dance Concert hosted by the International Dance Theatre and Orchesis Dance Company.
35 UNI celebrates grand opening of Student Health Center
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Ceremony and dedication will be held on October 28 for the opening of the new Student Health Center.
36 Pharmacy provides over-the-counter, prescriptions for less
Northern Iowan 102:10, p.11
Remodeled Health Center features pharmacy with an ever growing number of products at low prices; photo.
37 Get involved to stay healthy this year
Northern Iowan 102:1, p.14
Students can maintain physical and mental health by taking advantage of UNI services including the Student Health Center, the WRC, and counseling services; photo.
38 Maintaining healthy mental health; students dealing with changing lifestyles, stress have safe place to turn
Northern Iowan 101:42, p.1
There are many locations on campus that provide mental health help to students; photo.
39 UNI Health Center goes paperless
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Health Center uses Medicat software for everything from check-ins to insurance claims.
40 Flu shot shortage not expected to get better anytime soon
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.1
Update on the flu vaccine shortage situation nationwide and how it affects UNI; photo.
41 Students encouraged to check out insurance policies
Northern Iowan 101:15, p.1
Health Center begins sale of insurance to college students at the rate of $770 per 12 month period.
42 Studying internationally an opportunity for many
Northern Iowan 101:5, p.11
Spotlight on the Study Abroad program; photo.
43 Students are health center's main priority
Northern Iowan 101:2, p.1
UNI Student Health Center receives accreditation from the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care; looks forward to completion Health Center Building renovations; photo.
44 UNI Student Health Center receives national accreditation
Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1
Student Health Center to join over 1300 organizations accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
45 Irresponsible sex at all ages
Northern Iowan 100:50, p.7
Students encouraged to be aware of the dangers of unprotected sex.
46 Health Center to move to Dancer
Northern Iowan 100:37, p.1
Health Center to move temporarily to Dancer Hall while their current building is under construction; details of the renovation are given.
47 Board of Regents to meet via conference call
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
UNI issues are discussed.
48 UNI student health center receives award for laboratory excellence
Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.16
Mary Byggere wins award for her work; photo.
49 Health Center prepares for vaccinations
Northern Iowan 100:26, p.1
A shipment of vaccinations was sent by helicopter by the Iowa State Patrol to the Health Center from Iowa State University to help meet the demand.
50 Health Center hires new pharmacist
Northern Iowan 100:24, p.1
Cory Badura began work on October 6, 2003; photo.
51 Personal Wellness increases mind/body awareness
Northern Iowan 100:24, p.6
Feels Personal Wellness class increases a person's quality of life and a keyboarding class would not do the same.
52 Board of Regents to meet at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Board to discuss several items pertaining to UNI.
53 UNI hires new pharmacist for Student Health Clinic
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Cory Badura joins Health Center staff.
54 Budget cuts affect more than library
Northern Iowan 100:2, p.1
In addition to the library, the Union, WRC, Student Service Center, and Health Center have all lost funding and staff.
55 Health Center now offers student insurance plan
Northern Iowan 100:2, p.1
Some insurance companies have dropped dependent college students from their parents' plans; insurance is now available for college students; photo.
56 UNI health center receives award for lab excellence
Northern Iowan 99:61, p.1
COLA honors Mary Byggere for her excellent performance in the clinical lab at the UNI Health Center; photo.
57 UNI student health center receives award for laboratory excellence
Public Relations News Release 88:1, p.1
Mary Byggere receives COLA's Laboratory Excellence Award.
58 National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Public Relations News Release 2002:510, p.1
Dr. Martha Ochoa, physician at UNI Health Clinic, explains how to reduce the risk in activities this summer for acquiring skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United States.
59 Flurry of flu cases hits UNI
Northern Iowan 99:43, p.1
Student Health Center has treated fifteen to twenty students per day this semester with symptoms of Influenza B.
60 Meningitis sends shivers through UNI
Northern Iowan 99:26, p.1
Two cases of meningitis have been confirmed on campus.
61 Meningitis recall does not affect UNI student health clinic
Public Relations News Release 2002:588, p.1
The recall was for singe-dose vials, only, which UNI does not use.
62 Vaccination alert
Public Relations News Release 2002:28, p.1
Sue Courts will talk about vaccinations, including which ones we need and why.
63 Future will bring clinic advances; student health advisory committee looking for new members
Northern Iowan 98:50, p.1
Sue Courts announces that after spring graduation ceremonies there will be empty positions, available to all students, on the Student Health Advisory Committee.
64 Plethora of student health options available at UNI
Northern Iowan 98:36, p.10
The Student Health Advisory Committee of UNI comments on Allen Hospital's new women's health center, and the wide variety of health services at UNI.
65 UNI hires new physician for student health clinic
Public Relations News Release 2001:59, p.1
Dr. Ochoa will be joining the staff at UNI's Student Health Clinic.
66 Sunshine not good for study habits
Northern Iowan 97:48, p.7
Believes the UNI Health Center to be one of the best ones around.
67 Nationwide vaccine shortage affects UNI Health Center
Northern Iowan 97:25, p.3
The UNI Health Center received only 85 percent of the one thousand flu inoculations that it ordered.
68 Student Health Center's tests come back positive
Northern Iowan 97:9, p.1
The UNI Student Health Center has been accredited by the American Association of Health Care Consultants.
69 Writer voices opinion on healthcare system
Northern Iowan 97:2, p.11
Feels that the healthcare system needs much improvement.
70 Student health center gets the word out on meningitis
Northern Iowan 97:1, p.5
Although there have been no outbreaks of meningitis on campus for two years, health officials want students to be aware of the disease.
71 Summer is half gone, school is half here
Northern Iowan 96:61, p.1
A reminder concerning changes in dining services and obtaining parking permits, along with the activities that are planned for the weekend before classes start; photo.
72 UNI names several to administrative positions
Public Relations News Release 1999:456, p.1
Sue Courts is named the new director of the Health Center and three interim appointments are also noted.
73 Gulick named University Health Services director
Campus News Network 10:14, p.1
Kathy Gulick was promoted from Wellness and Recreation Services director to University Health Services director.
74 Gulick named University Health Services director
Public Relations News Release 1999:281, p.1
Kathy Gulick has been promoted to University Health Services director, effective March 1.
75 Media Advisory: Source for national Eating Disorder Awareness and Prevention Week (Feb. 14-18)
Public Relations News Release 1999:248, p.1
University Health Services will hold eating disorder screenings and informational session February 17.
76 Eating disorders meetings
Campus News Network 10:11, p.2
University Health Services will offer information and free screenings for eating disorders on February 17.
77 Flu shots all around
Public Relations News Release 1999:84, p.1
Discussion with Ann McRae, nursing coordinator at UNI, about the importance of flu shots
78 Student health center offers flu vaccinations to students, staff
Northern Iowan 96:14, p.3
Flu vaccinations are now available at the student health center.
79 AIDS Memorial Quilt Display to visit UNI campus
Public Relations News Release 1999:78, p.1
UNI will display the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Maucker Union, October 19-20, 1999; several presentations will accompany the display.
80 Meningitis causes concern among college students
Northern Iowan 96:8, p.5
Overview of symptoms and occurrences on college campuses; absence of fatal cases at UNI.
81 Hot shots: a dangerous game
Northern Iowan 95:46, p.1
At least three people on campus have received facial burns from trying to consume "Hot Shots", an alcoholic drink set on fire and served in a shot glass; photo.
82 Relaxation and visualization can lead to improved athletic performance
Public Relations News Release 1998:295, p.1
Don Williams, health administrator at UNI's University Health Services, has studied the effects of relaxation and visualization on athletes' performances.
83 UNI Health Clinic first in state to receive accreditation
Northern Iowan 95:28, p.1
UNI's Student Health Clinic is the first in the state to receive a three-year accreditation; photo.
84 Health Center: Dedicated to quality care
Northern Iowan 95:21, p.12
UNI Health Center provides many services to students; photo.
85 Flu shots available at Health Center
Northern Iowan 95:17, p.3
Flu shots are now available at the Student Health Center.
86 Profile: Harden
Campus News Network 8:19, p.3
Profile of Director of University of Heath Services Lewis "Chico" Harden; photo.
87 Be on lookout for ragweed, pollen
Northern Iowan 94:48, p.9
Spring allergy season is underway.
88 Jayne Finch
Northern Iowan 93:55, p.24
Jayne Finch will be leaving the university.
89 'A healthy UNI'
Northern Iowan 93:41, p.14
Health Center has home HIV test kits; testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea are easier now.
90 Health services recognized
Northern Iowan 93:40, p.3
UNI Health Services laboratory received accreditation by COLA.
91 What's Up
Northern Iowan 93:33, p.4
Activities and meetings.
92 Don't weigh your self-esteem
Northern Iowan 93:32, p.9
More than five million Americans suffer from eating disorders.
93 Day of AIDS education; opportunity arrives once again to get free AIDS testing
Northern Iowan 93:23, p.11
UNI Health Services will offer free AIDS screenings tomorrow along with the Cedar AIDS Support System.
94 Rumors untrue; Health Center does not fund abortions
Northern Iowan 93:21, p.1
Health Center provides some services to pregnant women, but not abortions.
95 Achoo! Here comes the flu
Northern Iowan 93:17, p.1
Health Services will offer flu shots to faculty, staff, and students this week.
96 All you want to know and more; Alcohol Awareness Week
Northern Iowan 93:16, p.10
Many programs are available for alcohol abuse education.
97 'A healthy UNI'
Northern Iowan 93:15, p.13
New column will answer questions about University Health Services and health topics.
98 Student health center: very scary place
Northern Iowan 93:15, p.9
Columnist claims that Health Center is ineffective at treating student illnesses.
99 Measles vaccinations placing halt on summer, fall registration
Northern Iowan 92:42, p.2
About eight hundred students still have not filed their health certificate.
100 STD's pose threat to college students
Northern Iowan 92:38, p.4
Health Center can test for many sexually transmitted diseases; photo.