Outreach and Collaboration

Health Services partnered with the UALR Department of Nursing to offer flu vaccines to students and employees. Nursing faculty supervised nursing students as they took advantage of this hands-on opportunity. Without the support of these faculty members and their students, Health Services could not offer such a robust flu campaign. Vaccines also were administered at the Bowen School … Flu Vaccine Campaign

Arkansas state law requires that any person born in a country where tuberculosis is endemic, who is not a permanent resident, and who receives instruction in a room in which other students are present must be screened for TB. Health Services works in partnership with the offices of International Services and IELP to provide TB … TB Screening for International Students

The Office of the Chancellor, Health Services, Communications, International Services, and the Environmental Health & Safety Committee joined together to ensure that the UALR campus community was kept up-to-date on the Ebola outbreak. The Health Services website was updated to include Ebola information, guidelines, and recommendations. Regular communication was sent through campus email. Marie Sandusky, Director, and Charlotte Beck, Assistant … Ebola Outbreak

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.

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.