2014-15

Health Services, Disability Resource Center, the Alliance, and faculty members from UALR and UAMS joined forces to establish the Safe Zone committee.  The mission of Safe Zone is to improve the overall campus climate and to educate students, staff, and faculty about issues related to LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) individuals. A training program was developed for … Safe Zone

Health Services continues to collaborate with the UA System Office and OnLife Health by offering biometric screenings for UALR employees with UMR health insurance. The screening involves measuring height, weight, waist circumference, BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels. Employees are educated about normal and abnormal values and the importance of maintaining good overall health. They … OnLife Health Wellness Program

Health Services collaborated with Facilities Management and OnLife Health to host a “Lunch and Learn” specifically for Facilities Management employees. The employees also participated in a health fair which included completion of a health assessment, biometric screening, flu vaccines, various educational handouts, and free pedometers. Those employees identified as having health problems (such as hypertension) were called … Health Fair for Facilities Management Employees

Health Services connected with the William H. Bowen School of Law and participated in their annual Fall Health Fair. Providers administered flu shots, conducted biometric screenings, and offered BP checks. During the spring semester, Health Services and Health Promotions staff provided blood pressure checks and distributed brochures/educational materials on stress relieving techniques to 40+ law students at … Health Fairs at the Law School

The assistant coach of the UALR women’s soccer team contacted Vanessa Lewis, Health Promotion, Programs and Education Coordinator, and asked her to speak to the soccer team about proper nutrition and hydration.

The Office of Health Services continues to provide quality, accessible, evidenced-based health care to the students and employees of UALR.  Staffed by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, a Family Practice Physician (who serves as the consulting physician), and supported by laboratory services  that include off-site reference capability (through Quest diagnostics), Health Services is positioned … Executive Summary

Charlotte Beck, Assistant Director, submitted a request to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Condom Nation to partner with them in their efforts to raise awareness about HIV and other STI prevention. These two organizations support over 400 entities nationwide by providing free condoms. Health Services was chosen as a partner in this effort. Over 24,000 condoms were received free of charge. … AIDS Healthcare Foundation & Condom Nation Awards Free Condoms

The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year. Smokers are encouraged to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. At UALR, cold turkey sandwiches were given to the first 25 individuals who brought in … Great American Smokeout

Health Services continues to work with faculty of the Biology and Geology departments to provide screening and evaluation for students wanting to participate in field experiences. This same service is offered to the Office of International Services for students wishing to participate in study abroad.

Health Services joined with the UALR Department of Public Safety (DPS), Delta Theta Sorority, Inc.|Mu Kappa Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Kappa Psi Chapter to offer a drunk driving obstacle course on lot 2 of the campus. Photographs depicting people from various walks of life, as well as animals, were placed on the … Faded Highway – Drunken Obstacle Course