#BeWellUGA Blog
Timely health and well-being information, helpful tips and tricks, education, and meaningful stories
from healthcare providers, educators, and the students they serve.
#DVAM Topic: Financial Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the The Fontaine Center’s RSVP Peer Educators at UGA have been busy hosting events to raise awareness around this issue and encourage their peers to be proactive in helping friends who may be in need. Click here for an event list and to
#FlUGA Tips for Dawgs
Flu season is upon us. At the University Health Center we are, as you can imagine, starting to see the signs and symptoms of flu trickle in. Below are some simple steps you can take to keep yourself and the UGA community healthy. Prevent the Flu Get a flu shot. The best
Are You Cleaning or Contaminating?
Avoiding contact lens related eye infections requires just a few easy steps. Check out this list from Dr. Angela Ellerman, OD, of the University Health Center’s Vision Clinic.
UHC Spotlight: Dr. Finbar Woitalla
University Health Center providers come from a huge variety of places, backgrounds, and fields of practice…but they’re all here for YOU. Dr. Woitalla is a Primary Care Provider in UHC’s Medical Clinic Green. Check out what he has to say about serving UGA students, self-care practices, and entering the medical
Healthy Dawg’s Orientation Check-list
Welcome to UGA! We may be biased, but we think you’ve made THE best decision to come to Athens. We’re excited to have you as part of the Bulldog family and want to make sure that you have a smooth transition (and that you’re able to register for classes on
Welcome to UGA…and its health center!
A Welcome Letter for Parents of First Year Students Dear Families, On behalf of the University Health Center, welcome to Bulldawg Nation! As the campus medical and wellness home for students at the University of Georgia, we endorse behaviors that support whole person health and wellness.
Quick Facts: Mumps
Mumps is an illness caused by the mumps virus. It spreads through saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by: Coughing, sneezing, or talking Sharing items such as cups or eating utensils with others Touching objects or surfaces with unwashed hands
Travel Safety: Food & Drink
Let’s be real: One of the best things about travelling is trying all the food! But there are certain safety measures you should keep in mind when ordering and eating abroad. The following list of foods and drinks to eat and to avoid is provided by the CDC, and more
Be A Heart-Healthy Dawg
February is Heart Health Awareness Month – the perfect time to start working toward heart health goals! There are many ways to maintain a healthy heart. Below, we have listed just a few. For more heart health information, visit the University Health Center’s Heart Health Fair on February 7, 2018