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Young man vaping.

UNF & the vaping epidemic: A generation going up in smoke?

Courtney Green, News Editor Oct 4, 2019

“It looks like it is almost coating the inside of the lungs with Saran-wrap.” You’ve heard the horror stories of young adults with breathing issues. You’ve seen the pictures of cloudy lungs...

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The College of Health is located inside J. Brooks Brown Hall.

Student Fee Assessment Committee Report

Kristina Smith Feb 12, 2019

While many students aren’t aware of what happens with tuition once it’s paid, the Student Fee Assessment Committee keeps track of every cent. At the first of three Spring 2019 meetings, representatives...

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CDC and Student Health Services reports second strain of the Flu

CDC and Student Health Services reports second strain of the Flu

Carly Kramer Mar 31, 2018

Just when you thought it was over, reports of a second strain of the flu are among us. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this “Flu Virus B” is being reported more frequently...

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Flu shots discounted for UNF students

Flu shots discounted for UNF students

Hannah Lee, News Editor Jan 8, 2018

The flu shot is discounted to students for a limited time at Student Health Services. The cost of the flu shot is now $5. Students can either make an appointment or go to one of the two flu shot walk-in...

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Photo by Michael Herrera

10 campus services you should know about

Tierney Harvey Aug 21, 2017

After the lull of a deserted summer campus, fall semester is here, and students are back at UNF. Both new and returning Ospreys should know that campus offers a lot more than classes. Here is a...

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The UNF Physical Therapy Graduate Program, a program in the Brooks College of Health, was ranked first in the nation by GraduatePrograms.com. Photo by Lexi Suda

Student Health Services making budget cuts, limiting services

Hannah Lee Feb 8, 2017

Student Health Services (SHS) slashed services and jobs in order to save money as stated in their 2017-2018 budget. Two full time positions, a nurse practitioner and a registered nurse, will not be filled....

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Brooks College of Health.Photo by Alexis Molinaro

Hand, foot and mouth disease reported on campus

Nick Blank Sep 29, 2016

Hand, foot and mouth disease has trickled onto UNF’s campus. The reported cases have been enough to cause university health practitioners to take notice, especially after the 15 reported cases at Florida...

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Student Health Services warns of Zika

Student Health Services warns of Zika

Will Weber Sep 9, 2016

Free condoms, insect repellent towelettes and informational brochures were handed out during the “Zika 101 Update” on Sept. 8, an open-discussion presentation sponsored by Student Health Services on...

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Student Health Services helps make staying healthy easy

Courtney Stringfellow Sep 1, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCM8sU6iYqQ Correction: A quote in a previous version of this article stated that students can get an insurance plan for a little over $2,000 a year. That plan is no...

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Dalls Burke speaking to the Senate about campus issues. Photo by Nick Blank

Student Government enacts 25 free prints again, set to send survey results to university officials

Nick Blank Jul 22, 2016

*Correction: An earlier version of this story stated the cost of 25 free prints per student is $36,600. The story has been updated to reflect the accurate amount of $33,600.  At the July 20 Senate...

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Brooks College of Health. Photo by Lexi Suda

Strong opposition to Student Health Services move off-campus

Nick Blank Jul 19, 2016

Students voted largely in favor of keeping Student Health Services (SHS) on-campus, in a Student Government (SG) poll conducted last week. Of students polled, 1,176 (81%), said they “would like the...

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Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Senate: SG to poll students on Student Health Services possible relocation

Nick Blank Jul 8, 2016
Student government will conduct an Osprey Voice student survey on the potential outsourcing of Student Health Services (SHS) off-campus.
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