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RePost: Fall 2023 Public Health and COVID-19 Update

Dear UMBC Community, As we enter the fall 2023 semester, UMBC's leadership continues to be committed to the health and well-being of all in our community. We are monitoring the rates of...

Posted: August 31, 2023, 2:19 PM

August State of Maryland Newsletter

August 2023 Wellness Newsletter   For many of us, it can be tough to wave goodbye to summer's carefree vibe. Yet, at the same time we may feel excitement bubbling up as we begin to look forward...

Posted: August 1, 2023, 5:02 PM

State of Maryland Wellness Newsletter

July Wellness Newsletter: More Maryland Summer Tips!  Have you made it to the Eastern Shore beaches or the mountains in Western Maryland yet this summer? What about day trips to some of the...

Posted: July 19, 2023, 2:33 PM

State of Maryland Wellness Newsletter

June is Men's Health and National Employee Wellness Month!

Why National Men's Health Month is Important.  It's a conversation starter: Men's Health Month gets men talking about health - which gets men acting on their health! Decisions are made to eat...

Posted: June 15, 2023, 12:07 PM

Unhealthy Air Quality Alert for Maryland

Encouraging Retrievers to Stay Indoors Today

Hey Retrievers! The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Red air quality alert in the Baltimore region of Maryland. This means the air quality is unhealthy for the...

Posted: June 7, 2023, 11:26 AM

Office of Health Promotion Summer Hours

The Office of Health Promotion's (OHP) summer hours will be Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, until August 14, 2023. During this time, staff will be available in-person Tuesday-Thursday. On...

Posted: May 26, 2023, 12:57 PM

Maintaining Healthy Family Boundaries

Another year of college is coming to a close. An important part of growing and adjusting to college life, has been maintaining healthy relationships and boundaries with your family. In fact,...

Posted: May 25, 2023, 12:37 PM

Crushing Finals with Confidence

Finals season is here! Unfortunately, many students dread the end of the semester, but there is nothing to fear! Malcolm X once said,, "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow...

Posted: May 10, 2023, 3:55 PM

Check out our upcoming events!

5/8/2023-5/19/2023

Apply to be a Peer Health Educator! Thursday, April 6, 2023 - Wednesday, May 17, 2023 · All Day Join Online Event The Peer Health Education Program is an unpaid internship offered through the...

Posted: May 8, 2023, 10:44 AM

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

What is Self-Harm and How Can You Prevent it?

Trigger Warning: Thig blog post contains references to themes of self harm and suicide which some individuals may find distressing. UMBC is dedicated to providing students with mental health...

Posted: May 3, 2023, 2:56 PM