O'Connell--Shelley Matthews (Director Student Health Center)

Displaying 1 - 26 of 26 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Adventure Trips meet abrupt end Northern Iowan 119:7, p.1	09/19/2022	Caroline Christensen interviews students who defend the importance of the UNI Outdoors Adventure Trips Program after it was cut in May 2022 du to an internal review conducted by departmental leadership and staff; photo.
2	Update: COVID-19 on campus Northern Iowan 118:8, p.1	09/23/2021	An update on COVID-19 numbers and statistics; photo.
3	Health Center implements test fee Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1	10/01/2020	The UNI Student Health Service will begin charging $80 per COVID-19 test as the State-borrowed analysis machine is expected to be returned soon; photo.
4	Flu vs. COVID-19: professors weigh in Northern Iowan 117:10, p.2	09/21/2020	Professors weigh in on differences between COVID-19 and influenza; photos.
5	UNI cancels international travel, COVID-19 Northern Iowan 116:42, p.1	03/09/2020	Due to COVID-19, UNI has cancelled all university-sponsored international travel. The university first cancelled travel for the next 30 days, then for all summer 2020 study abroad courses. UNI implemented travel restrictions in stages, beginning in January with a temporary moratorium on travel to China, extending it to South Korea on February 29, Italy on March 2, and Iran on March 3. Students in UNI Camp Adventure were recalled or transferred from affected areas. On March 5, the Board of Regents issued a statement for all three public universities cancelling university-sponsored travel for all faculty, staff, and students for the next 30 days, which included spring break. UNI absorbed the cost of cancelled study abroad programs. Although the threat of the virus remained low for Iowa and campus, the university began preparations for the unlikely event of a campus shutdown with information posted on prepare.uni.edu. A panel on the virus and combatting its spread was to be held March 11 in Lang Hall Auditorium; photo.
6	Counseling Center sees policy change Northern Iowan 116:11, p.2	10/08/2019	The UNI Counseling Center has altered its scheduling policy for the 2019-2020 school year, partially due to the declining enrollment.
7	UNI needs access to feminine hygiene products Northern Iowan 114:52, p.3	04/19/2018	The author writes about the lack of feminine hygiene products available in campus and efforts to try and change that.
8	Counseling Center sees backlash Northern Iowan 114:29, p.1	01/18/2018	A tagline used by the Counseling Center using the phrase "worrywarts" has upset some students. One student said the tagline has caused people they know to no longer support the center because the center made light of a serious condition; photo.
9	Psych charge possible Northern Iowan 112:38, p.2	02/22/2016	The Student Health Center moves forward with a proposal to charge students for psychiatric care, a currently free service, prompting campus discussions; photo.
10	NISG: Just what do they do, anyway? Northern Iowan 112:37, p.1	02/18/2016	Members of Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) seek to clarify the role of the organization, since many students don't know what they do for campus.
11	NISG debates psychiatric charge Northern Iowan 112:36, p.3	02/15/2016	Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) members Alex Stepanek and Parker Bennett write about NISG's discussions on the proposed change in billing for psychiatric services at the Student Health Center and its resolution to seek more information; photo.
12	Charges for mental health services proposed Northern Iowan 112:31, p.2	01/28/2016	In order to hire additional staff to meet student needs, the Student Health Center has proposed billing students for psychiatric care, a currently free service; photo.
13	UNI sees surge in mumps cases Northern Iowan 112:24, p.1	11/19/2015	Cases of mumps on campus increase; photo.
14	Understanding the Affordable Care Act Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	12/13/2013	UNI hosted an information session about the Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect January 1, 2014. UNI's student health insurance plan meets all of the requirements of the ACA. Many people said they benefited from the information session; photo.
15	Future of electronic cigarettes stuck in a haze Northern Iowan 110:16, p.1	10/22/2013	Electronic cigarettes are becoming more popular on college campuses. However, these electronic cigarettes were not considered under Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Some universities are considering banning electronic cigarettes from campus; photo.
16	Proposed mandatory insurance policy sparks petition Northern Iowan 109:8, p.1	09/21/2012	International students want the option to choose the type and amount of health insurance coverage. Ajay Abraham has started a petition to lobby for the freedom to choose. Students feel ignored by the associate provost for international programs; photo.
17	Obama adds stipulation to Affordable Care Act to deal with religious opposition Northern Iowan 108:38, p.1	02/21/2012	Religious organizations do not need to provide contraceptives to insured employees under the new announcement by the President; photo.
18	UNI Student Health Clinic receives AAAHC accreditation Public Relations News Release 2009:481, p.1	06/11/2010	Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients.
19	Abuse of H1N1 policy prompts change Northern Iowan 106:31, p.1	01/29/2010	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.
20	Free H1N1 vaccinations coming to the University of Northern Iowa Northern Iowan 106:16, p.1	10/23/2009	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.
21	Two-thousand free seasonal flu vaccinations have been distributed to UNI students Public Relations News Release 2009:75, p.1	09/23/2009	Because the supply of flu vaccinations have been distributed, the Student Health Center is recommending students contact their personal health care providers to receive the season flu vaccination.
22	H1N1 vaccine set to appear this fall Northern Iowan 106:1, p.11	08/28/2009	Students encouraged to get vaccinated for the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. College age students are at high risk for infection; photo.
23	College Bound: Check health-insurance coverage before moving to college Public Relations News Release 2008:37, p.1	09/02/2008	College students often see themselves as young and indestructible, but it only takes a tiny virus or misstep in a pick-up basketball game to prove otherwise. Medical expenses can add up fast; it is important for college students to have health insurance.
24	UNI names new Student Health Clinic Director Public Relations News Release 2007:629, p.1	04/23/2008	Shelly Matthews-O'Connell has been named director of the Student Health Clinic.
25	21st annual "The Way Up" conference will be held November 1 through 2 Public Relations News Release 2007:247, p.1	10/29/2007	The annual "The Way Up" conference - "Defining your Path: Stepping Stones to Success" will focus on developing leadership among women to enhance Iowa Higher Education.
26	Students encouraged to check out insurance policies Northern Iowan 101:15, p.1	10/19/2004	Health Center begins sale of insurance to college students at the rate of $770 per 12 month period.