Health & Wellness
-
Rocky Top Presidents Institute Enhances Student Leadership
Student leaders play a pivotal role on the campus community at the University of Tennessee. And through the Center for Student Engagement, students have opportunities to elevate their leadership and improve their skills while connecting with other student leaders. The Rocky Top Presidents Institute provides a space for these campus leaders to learn from various…
-
UT Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Campus Events
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Center for Health Education and Wellness and Office of Title IX are collaborating to host a variety of events aimed at raising awareness, increasing knowledge, and fostering an informed and engaged campus community. Featured events [highlight color=gray1]Kickoff Event: Paint the Rock Monday, March…
-
Be a Part of a Team with RecSports
If you’ve been looking to jumpstart, continue a fitness journey, and find your community, you have to check out RecSports! RecSports has several programs for you to get involved in including fitness classes, aquatics, intramurals, outdoor pursuits, and sports clubs. Intramural Sports Wiffleball, football, cornhole, and ultimate frisbee are just a few of the many…
-
The University of Tennessee Student Health Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Student Health Center has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this student health center from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. Status as an accredited organization means the Student Health Center has met nationally recognized…
-
Get to Know the Student Health Center
The Student Health Center (SHC) works to meet the acute healthcare needs of our students and provides high-quality primary healthcare to promote their health and well-being. SHC is located at 1800 Volunteer Boulevard in Knoxville, diagonally across from the “Rock” and is on the first floor. The SHC has appointments available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–4…
-
10 Ways to Manage Your End-of-Semester Stress
Well, Vols, it’s that time already; only a few weeks left in the semester and all the projects, papers, exams, and last-minute challenges can create a lot of additional stress. With late-night study sessions, time away from friends and family (or time WITH friends and family), and all the increased pressures that accumulate this time…
-
Accessing Student Health
The change in season and new living conditions can bring an increase in the number of individuals getting sick and flu season is right around the corner. The Student Health Center staff wants to share some reminders about scheduling appointments at the center and tips to avoid or treat the flu or flu-like symptoms. Booking…