UHS
Mumps Count Rises to 40, Concerning HUHS Director
Harvard University Health Services Director Paul J. Barreira said he was “more concerned now” about the spread of mumps on campus than at any other point during the outbreak.
Rise in Anxiety on Campus Mirrors National Trends
Following national trends in mental health across college campuses, rates of anxiety among both incoming and current students at Harvard are on the rise, according to reports from Harvard University Health Services.
Number of Harvard Mumps Cases Rises to 22
Six weeks after Harvard University Health Services director Paul J. Barreira first alerted Harvard affiliates of two cases of mumps, the total number of confirmed cases at Harvard has risen to 22.
From the Archives: Mumps
“In the wake of the present Mumps epidemic, a disease prevalent among children, of 21 cases, 17 Yardlings have been confined to bed, it was learned from Dr. Arlie V. Bock Henry K. Oliver Professor of Hygiene, yesterday.” ...wait, was this written in 2016 or 1937?
Residents Were Unaware of Mumps Isolations at the Inn
Residents first received official notification at a town hall discussion held last Thursday, at least six days after one student with mumps moved into a room in the Inn.
Harvard Update: Our World is Ending
There are a lot of pretty definitive signs that the world is ending. First, we had a strangely mild winter. In the beginning, I assumed that this was Boston’s way of personally saying sorry to me for last year, when I, one of the three thousand Harvard students who come from California each year for the opportunity to confirm and then complain about the superiority of the West Coast, suffered through an unreasonable number of blizzards (yes, I alone experienced this struggle).
HUHS Director Confirms Four New Mumps Cases at Harvard
Harvard has confirmed four additional mumps cases among students, bringing the total number to six, according to an email Harvard University Health Services director Paul J. Barreira sent Wednesday afternoon.
New Diversity-Focused Peer Counseling Group Launches
Indigo, a new peer counseling group which will specifically address issues of race and class in mental health, is set to commence operations next Saturday.
Smith Center Renovations Displace Harvard Offices
With construction on the Smith Campus Center set to ramp up later this year, Harvard administrative offices and businesses displaced by the renovations have recently moved to new temporary locations.
The Student First Responders
While many students may not recognize that some of their peers are acting EMTs, CrimsonEMS looks after nearly every facet of social life on Harvard’s campus.
Students Talk Campus Mental Health Stigma With Coakley
In a discussion about mental health with former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha M. Coakley, College students called on Harvard and student groups to address institutional problems and stigma surrounding mental health on campus.
As Flu Season Begins, Health Services Administers Vaccinations
Upcoming dining hall locations where College students can get vaccinated include Mather House, on Oct. 22, and Leverett House, on Nov. 4.
Free Chair Massages
Sharon Woodbine gives Terilyn S. Chen ‘16 a free chair massage at the Science Center Plaza on Wednesday afternoon. This event was sponsored by Harvard University Health Services Center for Wellness.
The Harvard Condition
While nearly all Harvard students have found themselves reeling under pressure at one time or another, the manifestations of mental distress vary in severity. For some students, this sense of helplessness leads to a discrepancy between how they present themselves and how they really feel, a divide often widest for those who arrive on campus with a history of mental health struggles.
Health Services Sees Decrease in Alcohol Treatment After Hours
Harvard University Health Services treated 14 students for alcohol-related reasons during after-hours in the first three weeks of school.
Health Services Adjusts Protocols for Intoxicated Patients
University Health Services must now only deem students “clinically sober” to release them from after hours urgent care.
Stillman Closed, Health Services Will Open Renovated Space
Renovated facilities will take place of Stillman Infirmary's 10 overnight beds, which controversially closed in June.
Health Services Dietitian Advocates for Intuitive Eating
“Intuitive eating is about having a healthy relationship with food and your body,” said Michelle P. Gallant, a clinical dietitian at Harvard University Health Services.
Stillman Infirmary Closed, Renovation Plans Await Approval
A planned renovation of the 24-hour inpatient care space to expand mental health resources is still pending approval from the state public health department.
The 'Yes' Voting Body
With its tendency to approve legislation, the Undergraduate Council may be straying away from taking more meaningful stances on campus issues.
UC Requests Administrators' Reviews of BSC Decision
The Undergraduate Council voted to request reviews from administrators about the recent decision to change the body overseeing the Bureau of Study Counsel from University Health Services to the College at its last general meeting of the semester on Sunday.
Dr. Paul J. Barreira
UHS Director Dr. Paul J. Barreira speaks to the Undergraduate Council on the Bureau of Study Counsel's move under the College's purview this July.
Questions on Counseling
Lauren N. Reisig ’16 listens during an open forum about administrative changes at the Bureau of Study Counsel. Reisig voiced concerns about whether students with mental health concerns will need to attend University Health Services instead of the BSC. She said that she worries that students may not feel as comfortable going to UHS. UHS Director Dr. Paul J. Barreira responded by saying that the best way to deal with stigma regarding mental health is to attempt to change the perception of it.