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Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBUsing public health approaches and strategies, the Office of Health Promotion contributes to a culture of well-being at UMBC by providing evidence-informed education, resources, skills, and support that are responsive to the needs of our community. We help foster a campus community that supports and empowers individuals to make …

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Staff – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBSamantha A. Smith, Ph.D., MPH, CHES (she/her/hers) Director of Health Promotion Samantha has been a part of the UMBC community since 2016. Prior to UMBC, she worked with the United States Army Public Health Center. Her areas of expertise are in public health program development, health education, and program assessment and …

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Peer Health Educators – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBThe Peer Health Educators are UMBC undergraduate and graduate students who are highly trained in various health-related topics, especially those that are pertinent to college students at UMBC. They can provide your class, residence hall, organization, etc. with a variety of health education programs. To request any of our programs, please fill out our …

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Public Health Messaging – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBHow to use this toolkit. This toolkit includes UMBC-approved materials about COVID-19 and other health and safety practices, including mental well-being resources. These materials will help our campus partners communicate consistently with colleagues and students. If you choose to print flyers please post in areas with high visibility. Thank you for sharing …

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Mind Spa – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBThe Mind Spa is a space curated to help you relax, improve concentration and memory, and be a successful student. The Mind Spa is equipped for the practice of mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and overall self-care. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can have important physical and mental health benefits such as increased concentration, …

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Mission Statement – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBThe Office of Health Promotion contributes to a culture of well-being and inclusive excellence at UMBC by providing evidence-based prevention initiatives and community engagement that supports students in making well-informed decisions about their health and …

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Check out our upcoming events! – Office of Health Promotion – …

WEB3/27/2023-4/7/23 Mini Health Fair SeriesRetriever Integrated Health Featured Today!Wednesday, March 29, 2023 · 12 - 2 PMThe Commons : MainstreetJoin the Office of Health Promotion and Retriever Integrated Health (RIH) as we provide information related to student health resources you can find on campus! Learn about how you can access …

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Reaching out for help just got a little simpler – Office of Health

WEBLearn more about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Let's be honest, talking about suicide isn't always an easy conversation for some people to have. Often times, people can become visibly uncomfortable just at the mention of the word "suicide." There are lots of people who don't feel comfortable telling others that they feel […]

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Office of Health …

WEBWhat 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 knowledge, support, and resources. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to raise …

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Apply to be a Peer Health Educator! – Events – Office of Health

WEBLocation Online Apply to be a Peer Health Educator! – Online Event Date April 6, 2023 – May 17, 2023 (All Day Event) Description The Peer Health Education Program is an unpaid internship offered through the Career Center. Students are able to earn PRAC Internship credit and a nationally recognized peer educator certification. This internship […]

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Wellness Wednesdays – Events – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBLocation The Commons : Mainstreet Date & Time May 1, 2024, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Description Join the Peer Health Educators for Wellness Wednesdays! This Wednesday stop by The Commons Mainstreet. More details to come closer to the date. More Information about Wellness Wednesdays Tags: health peers phe wellness Event …

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Required Prevention Courses – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBCannabis Wise. The prevention course, Cannabis Wise, is designed to educate students about the risks related to the use of cannabis. This course includes information on the dangers of high-potency cannabis, harmful behaviors associated with cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CUD), and the impact of cannabis use on mental …

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Events – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBShow Past Apr 28 Grad Students, Take the National College Health Assessment! Grad Students, Check Your Email! Win Retriever Dollars! Location Online Date April 28, 2024 – May 19, 2024 (All Day Event) Description Hey Graduate Retrievers! We need your voice! UMBC is participating in the National College Health Assessment. We want our health …

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This Week with OHP – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBCheck out upcoming events! Wellness Wednesdays: Preparing for Flu and Cold SeasonWednesday, November 29, 2023 · 12 - 1 PMThe Commons : MainstreetJoin the Peer Health Educators as we provide resources to help you stay healthy this flu and cold season! Free cold and flu packs will be available!World AIDS Day- Free HIV …

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Events – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBHello Retrievers! Join us and the Off-Campus Students Services on Wednesday, April 17th from 11:00 AM-5:00PM on the Quad as we promote safe driving with the Arrive Alive Tour!

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This Week with OHP – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBCheck out upcoming events! Wellness Wednesdays-Cocoa and ConsentWednesday, November 8, 2023 · 12 - 1 PMThe Center for Well-Being : LobbyJoin the Peer Health Educators for Wellness Wednesdays! This Wednesday stop by The Center for Well-Being's lobby as we provide free cocoa and discuss the importance of …

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HIV Testing – Events – Office of Health Promotion – UMBC

WEBLocation The Center for Well-Being : 102 Date & Time April 4, 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Description Hello Retrievers,Join us as we celebrate National Public Health Week with FREE HIV testing to the community on Thursday, April 4th from 10 AM - 2 PM in the Office of Health Promotion! There will be […]

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