PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND ADVOCACY FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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WELCOME TO HEALTH PROMOTION

The UHC Health Promotion Department is home to many student support services designed to advance the well-being of our students and the UGA Community.

THE FONTAINE CENTER

We provide a comprehensive menu of prevention, early intervention, counseling, and recovery support services for alcohol and other substance misuse and any student impacted by interpersonal violence.

WELL-BEING & PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Including healthy relationships, mental well-being, stress, sleep, wellness coaching, substance misuse prevention, and interpersonal violence prevention.

Spring 2024 Cooking Classes

January 18

4:30 - 6:00PM

January 24

4:30 - 6:00PM

January 30

4:30 - 6:00PM

February 6

12:45 - 2:00PM

February 21

4:30 - 6:30PM

February 27

9:35 - 10:50AM

March 14

12:45 - 2:00PM

March 26

4:30 - 6:30PM

  • Heart Healthy Olympics

    Thursday, March 28th 2024
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    Event Location: Ramsey

    Celebrate National Nutrition Month with fun games and prizes! The Peer Nutrition Educators are teaming up to host the 2nd Annual Heart Healthy Olympics at UGA. Come to Ramsey Lawn (by the Main Entrance) for lots of interactive activities and games that will teach you about nutrition and wellness. 

    Vendors include:  Coca-Cola, Student Dietetic Association, UGA Dining Services, UGA Recreational Sports, UGA Outdoor Recreation, UHC Fontaine Peer Educators, UHC Health Promotion, UHC Physical Therapy, and more!

    Individuals who participate in all competitive activities will be entered into winning one our door prizes from: Fleet Feet Athens-Oconee, Marti's at Midday, and UHC Nutrition Kitchen!

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  • Cannabis and College Students

    Friday, March 29th 2024
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

    Event Location: OnlineJoin Event

    Marijuana and the College Student 2024: Unintentional Consequences of Use

    Dr. Merrill Norton Pharm.D., D.Ph., CMAC, CCS

    The past decade has seen a significant increase in marijuana use among U.S. college students. This increase has coincided with notable changes in national and local cannabis laws and policies, and perceptions of the associated drug’s risk over the same period. However, cannabis use by students continues to be a public health challenge throughout the country. Universities have long relied on education programs to address these risks; however, many of these programs have limitations and fail to consider some of the modern risk factors for cannabis use among young adults.

    Date/time: March 29, 2024 at 12PM EST

    Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/97132030763?pwd=bkhCRG93NmRseFhtR3orOVRhSUtrQT09

    Meeting ID: 971 3203 0763

    Passcode: 787658

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  • Moccasin Creek Hike & Hatchery Tour

    Saturday, March 30th 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Explore the natural wonders of North Georgia with a day hike to Hemlock Falls near Moccasin Creek State Park. Spend the day enjoying the breathtaking waterfall, blooming Mountain Laurel and Rhododendron as well as touring one of the four fish hatcheries in the state - Burton Fish Hatchery. In the midst of all this fun, you will enjoy endless views of mountains and one of the most pristine lakes of this region.

     

    REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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  • Paddle Lake Herrick

    Saturday, March 30th 2024
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Event Location: Lake Herrick

    Join Outdoor Recreation at Lake Herrick for an afternoon of paddling. We will be opening the boat shelter down by the lake and providing FREE boat rentals and guidance for the afternoon. We will have canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, and SUPs available for use. This only happens once a semester, so we hope to see you there!

     

    REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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  • Nutrition Basics Office Hours

    Monday, April 1st 2024
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Event Location: Online

    Have a burning nutrition question?
    Virtually drop-in to get your questions answered by a registered dietitian!

    These 15 minute sessions are first-come, first serve and are to provide answers to general nutrition and well-being concerns. If you're interested in receiving counseling from a UHC registered dietitian, please call 706-542-8816.

    Check out our Nutrition Basic Office Hours calendar for available dates and times.

     https://healthpromotion.uga.edu/nutrition/nutrition-basics-office-hours/

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  • Self Care Pop-Up

    Tuesday, April 2nd 2024
    4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

    Event Location: Ramsey Student Center Front Lawn
    201 Ramsey student center, Athens, GA

    Take care of YOU! This pop-up event will feature bracelet making, yoga & meditation, massages, self care info, nap tents/hammocks, etc.

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  • Graduate Student Cooking Class in the Nutrition Kitchen

    Tuesday, April 2nd 2024
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Event Location: University Health Center - Health Promotion/ Fontaine Center

    The Culinary Passport series is designed to provide (and teach) graduate students how to cook healthy and affordable meals representing a variety of the different cultural backgrounds that we have here at UGA.  Taught by the University Health Center’s Nutrition Kitchen, students have the opportunity to create this meal in a comfortable and casual environment.  Each session can accommodate 12 graduate students.

    PLEASE THIS NOTE IS ONLY FOR CURRENT UGA GRADUATE STUDENTS. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

    All sessions will be held from 5:00pm – 6:30pm in the Nutrition Kitchen of the University Health Center.

    SPRING 2024: 

    Tuesday, January 23:  Thai Coconut Curry and Spring Rolls
    Register here

    Tuesday, February 20:  Jambalaya
    Register here

    Tuesday, March 12:  Homemade Pesto and Pasta with Shrimp
    Register here

    Tuesday, April 2:  Moroccan Chicken and Tabouleh Salad
    Register here

    More information can be found here: https://grad.uga.edu/student-success-well-being/student-success-well-being-workshops/

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  • Talk Improv to Me!

    Wednesday, April 3rd 2024
    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Event Location: Tate Student Center, Room 139

    FYOS approved

    Yes, and let’s improve communication skills, strengthen social relationships, and learn how to better navigate day-to-day challenges. This beginner-friendly, facilitator-led workshop explores the principles of improv to boost students’ interpersonal skills through improv exercises and supporting discussions. Topics may include: rethinking conflict, healthy relationships, consent, coping strategies, leadership, upstander intervention strategies, and more!

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  • Great Smoky Mountains Camp & Hike

    Saturday, April 6th 2024 8:00 AM - Sunday, April 7th 2024 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Want to explore some of the highlights of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? We will set up camp next to Fontana Lake, which sits on the edge of the park, then hike up to Shuckstack Fire Tower, which offers towering 360 degree views of the entire park. After spending a night under the stars, we will break down camp and head to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and explore one of the only remaining tracts of old growth forest in the Eastern U.S. before returning home.

     

    REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS TRIP. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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  • Birding Bonanza

    Saturday, April 6th 2024
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Event Location: Departs from Ramsey Student Center

    Birds. Are they actually robots? Why can some fly but some can’t? Are crocodiles really their closest living relative? Get all of these questions and more answered on a trip with the UGA Outdoor Rec Center that’s all about uncovering different bird species and learning what exactly it is that birds do all day! We’ll spend our day searching for as many bird species as we can in Phinizy Swamp and Nature Park, one of the best birding hotspots in the Southeast. It’s sure to be a fun, leisurely trip!

     

    REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

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Please reach out to us with any questions:

55 Carlton St · Athens, GA 30602

contact@uhs.uga.edu · 706-542-8690

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