Health
Officials Determine No Health Threat from Sewage Leak into Drinking Water Source
Due to the size of the Hobbs Brook Reservoir and the fact that the water goes through several stages of treatment, officials said, the raw sewage leak is of little concern for public safety.
Supreme Court Will Likely Uphold Affordable Care Act, Law Profs Say
For his part, University Professor Laurence H. Tribe ’62 predicted a 6-3 decision in favor of upholding the healthcare law.
Experts Talk Vaccine Opt-Out Parameters
In the wake of the recent outbreak of measles in California, panelists emphasized the need for Americans to be more informed in their decisions for or against vaccination Wednesday.
Body By ROTC
We’ll be the first to admit it: we aren’t the most muscular writers on FM. We don’t have the prodigious heft of Nathan and Ben, for instance. But, feeling fed up with the biting jabs about our scrawniness at writers’ meetings, we recently sought the help and advice of one of the fittest people on campus: Carolyn F. Pushaw ’16, a Marine-option ROTC midshipmen.
UHS To Develop New Protocols After Closing Overnight Beds
After closing Stillman Infirmary and its 10 overnight observation beds, Harvard University Health Services may expand patient booking resources and mental health resources by 20 to 25 percent.
Amidst Heightened Flu Season, UHS Administers Thousands of Vaccines
In a flu season marked by above-average levels of illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths, Harvard University Health Services has administered almost 3,000 vaccinations to College students.
Families Unlikely To Reach Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Maximum, University Says
The committee that recommended a controversial new health benefits policy said it expects less than 1 percent of families enrolled in the medical program to reach the family out-of-pocket maximum of $4,500.
College Solicits Student Input on Stillman Closure
Dean of Student Life Stephen Lassonde has convened a group of students and House administrators to discuss the upcoming closure of Stillman Infirmary and work with Harvard University Health Services administrators on the change.
Researchers Uncover Link Between Mediterranean Diet, Aging
A recent study by researchers at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows that telomeres, biomarkers of aging, could contribute to the benefits of this dietary pattern.
Unappealing Lack of Narrative in 'The Arts Board'
The official Crimson review of the year-long epic film "The Arts Board."
Vigil Marks World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day, leaders of the Global Health and AIDS Coalition shared stories about HIV/AIDS at their annual vigil on the Memorial Church steps on Monday night.
Poll Analysis Reveals Partisan Split on Healthcare
Support for the Affordable Care Act is divided by party lines, according to a study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Anonymous Question
UC Vice President, Sietse K. Goffard '15 asks HUHS panelists an anonymous question during a town hall meeting on Wednesday evening in Emerson Hall. Attendees of the meeting were encouraged to ask questions about changes to HUHS, or text Goffard their inquires if they wished to remain anonymous.
HUHS Town Hall
Director of Harvard University Health Services, Dr. Paul Barreira, second from left, answers a student's question at HUHS's second Town Hall meeting this week. The meeting on Wednesday evening in Emerson Hall gave students the opportunity to join in a discussion about proposed changes to HUHS.
Town Hall HUHS Meeting
Dr. Paul Barreira, Director of Harvard University Health Services, provides a brief overview of HUHS's intention to alter overnight services at last night's town hall, organized by the UC and Harvard HealthPals. The panel, adjucated by UC VP Sieste Goffard, had HUHS representatives present to field questions and concerns from students. A second panel will be held on Wednesday in Emerson 210.
Harvard Union Hosts Panel on Reducing Healthcare Costs
Around 150 members of the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers and Harvard faculty gathered Monday to discuss strategies for improving employee health while keeping health care affordable.
UHS Will Maintain 24-Hour Urgent Care, Following Outcry
While Stillman is still slated to close in 2014, eliminating overnight respite beds, Barreira said that UHS will continue to offer in-person medical services such as triage, urgent care treatment, and on-site alcohol assessments at night.
Health Care Panel
Meredith B. Rosenthal, professor at the School of Public Health, speaks about reducing health care costs at the HUCTW sponsored panel in the Science Center on Monday afternoon.
Town Hall HUHS Meeting
Dr. Paul Barreira, director of Harvard University Health Services, provides a brief overview of HUHS's intention to alter overnight services at last night's town hall, organized by the UC and Harvard HealthPals.
Barreira To Announce 24-Hour Care Center, UC Leaders Say
The announcement would come after many students criticized the University’s decision to close Stillman in order to shift resources to other UHS services.
Med School To Launch $750 Million Campaign
Harvard Medical School is halfway toward its goal of raising $750 million in its piece of the ongoing University-wide capital campaign, the school announced Thursday afternoon.
Stillman Closure Prompts Concern As UHS Releases More Details
On Thursday, UHS Director Paul J. Barreira wrote in an email to the student body that UHS decided curtail urgent-care hours in order to expand same-day appointments and counseling and mental health services.
Harvard Will Keep Controversial Health Plans, Faust Says, But Will Subsidize Some Affected Employees
University President Drew G. Faust wrote Thursday night that Harvard will keep the controversial changes in place for 2015 but will also establish a fund to mitigate cost increases for some employees and explore alternative plan designs for the future.