Student Health Center

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# Title Date Summary
1 Meet Micaiah and Liz
Northern Iowan 119:38, p.4 		Nixson Benitez writes about Micaiah Krutsinger and Liz Montalvo's Student Body Election campaign and what they hope to accomplish if elected president and vice president of the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
2 You matter at UNI week
Northern Iowan 119:36, p.4 		You Matter At UNI week is put on by the Student Health & Well-being Coordinator and UNI Counseling Center and will be held February 27-March 3, 2023. Aubrey Schafbuch interviews students and staff who explain the importance of this week and lists out the events and how students can get involved; photo.
3 NISG November updates
Northern Iowan 119:28, p.2 		A list of accomplishments and actions taken by the Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) during the month of November.
4 Student Health Center calls for health supplies donations for cold and flu season
Northern Iowan 119:27, p.1 		The Student Health Center is hosting a health drive and is asking people to donate anything from hand sanitizer to pain relievers. Any items donated are sent to the Panther Pantry for students in need of health supplies throughout the semester; photo.
5 Panther Preview
Northern Iowan 119:25, p.5 		A timeline of events happening on campus next week. Some of the events include the Panther Health Drive, Grad Fest, and musical performances.
6 Prioritizing mental health
Northern Iowan 118:52, p.3 		Saathoff describes the importance of mental health in relation to schoolwork; photo.
7 Students still concerned about lack of free STD testing on campus
Northern Iowan 118:27, p.1 		The Student Health Center stopped offering free STD testing last year, concerning students who do not have the ability to travel to a free testing facility; photo.
8 Update: COVID-19 on campus
Northern Iowan 118:8, p.1 		An update on COVID-19 numbers and statistics; photo.
9 September is suicide prevention month
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.3 		A column about National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and related resources; photo.
10 Vaccination clinic bookstore giftcard available for students
Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1 		Starting August 30, 2021, any students who show proof of their covid-19 vaccination shots will receive a $25 UNI Bookstore gift-card. Students can get their vaccination shots at the Student Health Center each Thrusday from 1-3 PM and Friday from 9-11 AM; photo.
11 United Faculty challenges lack of COVID-19 safety procedures
Northern Iowan 118:1, p.1 		The United Faculty union emphasizes the need for better safety procedures to help combat Covid-19 on UNI's campus.
12 COVID-19 on campus: Cases drop, more vaccination clinics planned
Northern Iowan 117:53, p.2 		The number of positive COVID-19 cases on the UNI campus fell to 8.70% compared to 11.11% last week. As the spring semester ends, the Student Health Center plans to host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics available to students, faculty, and staff; photo.
13 COVID-19 on campus: Case count, positivity rate show little change
Northern Iowan 117:51, p.2 		The positivity rate of COVID-19 tests has remained mostly the same from data released by the Student Health Center; photos.
14 Clinic cancelled as FDA pauses shot
Northern Iowan 117:50, p.1 		On April 14, UNI's on-campus vaccination clinic in the West Gym was cancelled due to the FDA's recommendation to "pause" the Johnson and Johnson shot. The vaccination was paused due to six female individuals having severe blood clots within the last 6-13 days. The UNI Student Health Center had little time to warn students of the cancellation and many students criticized the handling of the situation; photo.
15 National STD Awareness Month: Get yourself tested!
Northern Iowan 117:49, p.3 		Student Wellness Services urges students to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during STD Awareness Month; photo.
16 COVID-19 on campus: positivity rates rises again
Northern Iowan 117:47, p.2 		The COVID-19 positivity rate rose again on UNI's campus resulting in 17 positive cases and 8 self-reported cases. The University continues to urge students to complete the on-campus vaccinations survey because Governor Reynolds promises the State of Iowa will have enough vaccines for all Iowans 16 and older; photo.
17 COVID-19 on campus: numbers spike again
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.2 		The UNI COVID-19 data spiked last week with the semester's highest positivity rate and case counts so far. However, a survey has been sent out by the Student Health Center gauging interest in on-campus vaccinations to help with lowering the positivity rate on campus. Clinics on campus and in Black Hawk County are preparing planning for spring or early summer to open to students, employees and immediate family members, depending on supply and distribution; photo.
18 COVID-19 on campus: rate, cases fall
Northern Iowan 117:43, p.2 		The Student Health Center reported the university's lowest COVID-19 positivity rate of the semester, and there were no self-reported cases from staff or students. However, the more infectious B.1.1.7 variant was detected in Black Hawk County for the first time; photos.
19 COVID-19 on campus: positivity and cases double; Regents lift travel ban
Northern Iowan 117:41, p.2 		The Student Health Center reports its latest statistics, and the Board of Regents announced it was lifting its ban on university-sponsored international travel; photo.
20 COVID-19 on campus: low rates hold steady
Northern Iowan 117:39, p.2 		The rates of COVID-19 on UNI's campus has remained low with only a slight increase in the campus positivity rate. Cedar Falls also renewed their mask mandate through April 7 and Waterloo's mandate remains in effect indefinitely; photo.
21 COVID-19 on campus: slight increase
Northern Iowan 117:37, p.2 		There was a very slight increase in positive COVID-19 cases and vaccinations have begun to be distributed on campus; photo.
22 COVID-19 on campus: Rates constant
Northern Iowan 117:35, p.2 		The percent of positive COVID-19 tests stayed about the same from last week to this week. Last week also saw the first public COVID-19 vaccination clinic; photo.
23 COVID-19 on campus: slight increase
Northern Iowan 117:33, p.2 		An update on COVID on campus; photo.
24 COVID-19 on campus: little change in rates, Reynolds lifts restrictions
Northern Iowan 117:31, p.2 		Despite changes in COVID-19 case numbers, Governor Kim Reynolds lifted restrictions regarding masks and public gatherings; photo.
25 COVID-19 on campus: low positivity, case counts to start spring semester
Northern Iowan 117:29, p.2 		Low positivity rates and case counts of COVID-19 have been reported on campus; photo.
26 Covid-19 on campus: slight decline
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1 		The UNI Student Health Center reports a decrease in both COVID-19 case counts and positivity rates; photo.
27 Everybody has problems, don't face them alone
Northern Iowan 117:26, p.1 		The author discusses their own personal experiences with mental health issues, stigma surrounding them, and the lack of quality services at UNI.
28 Test Iowa site comes to UNI campus
Northern Iowan 117:25, p.1 		UNI brings a Test Iowa site to UNI to make getting tested for COVID-19 easier and more accessible; photo.
29 UNI campus to host Test Iowa site
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.2 		The Student Health Center (SHC) hosts a Test Iowa site, primarily for the UNI community; photo.
30 COVID-19 on campus: numbers increase
Northern Iowan 117:24, p.1 		COVID cases on campus continue to rise; photos.
31 COVID-19 on campus: continued rise
Northern Iowan 117:22, p.1 		COVID-19 on campus continues to spread; photo.
32 COVID-19 on campus: numbers rise
Northern Iowan 117:20, p.1 		Positive COVID-19 cases rise; photo.
33 To test or not to test, that is the question
Northern Iowan 117:19, p.3 		The Student Health Center discusses COVID-19 and testing.
34 COVID-19 on campus: positivity rate increases
Northern Iowan 117:18, p.2 		Statistics on the growing positive COVID-19 rates; photo.
35 COVID-19 on campus
Northern Iowan 117:14, p.1 		The number of cases of COVID-19 on campus reported by the Student Health Center and self-reported tests have remained relatively low and consistent throughout the semester. UNI is following the guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announcing that individuals exposed to COVID-19 only have to quarantine if both parties are not wearing masks; photo.
36 Health Center implements test fee
Northern Iowan 117:13, p.1 		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.
37 Demand free STD testing
Northern Iowan 117:11, p.3 		In the author's opinion, STD testing is important, especially in Black Hawk County, which has the highest STD rates in Iowa. Goedken says that the Student Health Center and Planned Parenthood should have free testing since they are the most accessible options for students; UNI cut free testing for the current academic year; photo.
38 COVID-19 on campus: numbers decrease
Northern Iowan 117:10, p.1 		The number of positive COVID-19 cases on campus decreases.
39 Health Center cuts free STD testing
Northern Iowan 117:9, p.2 		The Student Health Center cuts free access to STD tests, citing financial reasons; photo.
40 Montgomery: Go to therapy
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.3 		Tyler Montgomery urges students to take advantage of the five free sessions offered by Student Health Services. Montgomery gives his views on the stigmas of therapy and the self improvement it can have; photo.
41 COVID-19 on campus: 17 new cases
Northern Iowan 117:8, p.1 		The UNI Student Health Center reports 17 new cases of Covid-19. This brings the total to 132 on campus. This is a 15.45% increase compared to the previous rating period of 22.96%, making a decline in cases.
42 UNI releases latest COVID-19 numbers
Northern Iowan 117:6, p.1 		The latest COVID-19 statistics on campus are released; photo.
43 "Closing Time" for bars in Black Hawk country
Northern Iowan 117:4, p.1 		Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation ordering bars to close in six Iowa counties until September 20, 2020, including Black Hawk County. Sara Qualley and David Gordon interview multiple Cedar Valley residents to get their thoughts about the proclamation; photos.
44 UNI continues adapting to COVID-19
Northern Iowan 117:3, p.1 		UNI will begin releasing university data related to Covid-19, after the state's two other Regents universities. Students, faculty, and staff are asked to complete a Panther Health Check survey. University President Mark Nook emailed students concerning crowds of students visiting off-campus areas and not following Covid protocols, actions which could be subject to discipline on campus. The university began contact tracing and quarantine for students who have been exposed to or tested positive for Covid-19. An anonymous student shares her experience of quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive; photo.
45 Wellness Services: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Northern Iowan 116:37, p.3 		Student Wellness Services discusses eating disorders and upcoming events for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week February 24-28, including Love Your Body Yoga, Guest Speaker Kara Richardson Whitely, The Gene Project, Intuitive Eating Lunch & Learn, and Fat Talk Free Friday; photo.
46 SWS: protect yourself with HPV vaccine
Northern Iowan 116:36, p.3 		Student Wellness Services urges students of all genders to get the Gardasil 9 vaccination, which helps prevent cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection; photo.
47 UNI sees surge in mumps cases
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.1

Cases of mumps on campus increase; photo.
48 Keeping mental health in check
Northern Iowan 112:24, p.2

The UNI Counseling Center encourages students to seek support for their mental health, particularly after the deaths of two UNI students on campus.
49 Counseling hours extended
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.1

The Counseling Center expands its services by offering Protocall, which allows students to call and receive counseling outside normal appointment hours; photo.