The University of the Arts - Health Services

02/08/2023

Today's BHM highlight is Daniel Hale Williams III, MD!

Williams was the first person to successfully perform an open heart surgery as well as an advocate for integration in the medical field. By opening Provident Hospital in Chicago, Williams established the first medical facility in the US to have an in*******al staff. He was also the first African American physician admitted to the American College of Surgeons.
His advocacy and work changed the worldwide medical landscape and his career is revered for blazing the trail for so many who came after him.

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02/06/2023

Happy Monday! Today's BHM spotlight is on James McCune Smith, MD!

Born into slavery, McCune Smith is well known for being a staunch abolitionist and dedicating his career to the care and well-being of African Americans in the US.
After getting his medical degree in Glasglow, Scotland, after being rejected from every American medical school, McCune Smith became the first African American to run a pharmacy in the nation! We recognize him today as a pioneer and trailblazer for black Americans in healthcare.

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02/01/2023

February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating and recognizing black American medical pioneers during the month.

We're starting with the first licensed African-American nurse, Mary Eliza Mahoney! Mary served as a nurse for most of her life but later focused on advocating for Women's Suffrage and racial equality in medical schooling.

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01/23/2023

Welcome back, Unicorns! We're looking forward to another wonderful semester of keeping you safe and healthy!

12/14/2022

Happy Holidays from Health Services!
We have had such a great year and can't wait to see everyone in the new year!

11/30/2022

Flu shots are gone! Thank you to all that came in and got vaccinated!
Flu shots are still widely available throughout the city. Check with your P*P or local pharmacy and see if you can still get protected!

We'll see you next flu season for more flu shots!

10/13/2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Today, October 13th is Breast Cancer Awareness Day!

1 in 8 female-bodied people in the US will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Take some time today or this month to learn about breast cancer, who is at risk, and how to self-screen!

Here are some resources we recommend:

The National Breast Cancer Foundation
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

Breast Cancer.org
https://www.breastcancer.org/

10/10/2022

Flu shots are now available free of charge in Health Services!
Students can make appointments via uarts-flu.youcanbook.me.

Protect yourself and your community this season and get a flu shot today!

08/29/2022

Important Bulletin!

Free At-Home tests provided by the US Government will end this Friday (8/2)!

Get your 8 free tests before they're gone!

Without congressional funding for more kits, the government needs to conserve its stockpile in case of a fall surge of disease, the White House said.

03/22/2022

Want to know more about how Philadelphia is handling COVID-19 and how that affects you?
Join this info session on 3/24 to learn straight from the city!

03/04/2022

Health Services will be CLOSED next week (3/7-3/11) for the University's spring break!
Testing and nurse visits will resume on 3/14.

Happy Spring Break!

02/28/2022

UArts Day of Giving is tomorrow! Donate during our 24-hour fundraising event to support our students!

To donate, click this link: http://www.givecampus.com/c7wya0

02/17/2022

Happy Black History Month!

We're celebrating by showcasing African-American women who have made an impact and a difference in the world of modern medicine.

Take a look at our highlighted ladies below and join us in celebrating the African Americans who have built this country and serve our communities.

12/15/2021

Happy Holidays from us to you!
As the semester comes to a close, let's take a look back and celebrate all we did our first semester back on campus!

Warm wishes to you and yours,

The Office of Health Services

11/10/2021

Flu Shots are here! Make and appointment and get yours today!

Available to current UArts students ONLY!

06/25/2021

Don’t forget to complete the online health insurance form.

06/24/2021

Don’t forget to complete the online health insurance form: