April 18, 2024

Flu Shot Clinic Oct. 7

The University Health Center is hosting a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While there is no shortage of vaccine this year, UMW has a limited number of vaccinations available.

Flu shots will be available for students, faculty and staff free of charge while supplies last.

Free flu shots are also available at specified locations for state employees and their covered family members that are enrolled in employee health plans. Please contact your health coverage provider for additional information and locations.

Anyone with questions regarding the flu clinic may contact the Health Center at 654-1040.

 

Simpson Presents Findings at 2016 BSATSMC

Associate Director of Student Health Heidi Simpson, RN, MSN, FNP-C and Doctor of Nursing Candidate at Old Dominion University, presented the findings of her study: Concussion Attitudes, Knowledge, Recognition and Self-Reporting Behavior in University Club Sport Athletes at the 2016 Big Sky Athletic Training and Sports Medicine conference held Jan. 31, 2016 through Feb. 4, 2016. The BSATSMC is an annual conference providing up-to-date sports medicine information to more than 350 health care professionals from across the country.  Simpson presented her original research during a one-day concussion focus session.  The findings that were  presented focused on the data she collected during the fall 2015 semester from the UMW club sport community.