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Learn, protect yourself from influenza at Kent State

Becca Sagaris Health reporter September 27, 2019

As flu season creeps around the corner, it is important to know exactly what influenza is and how to protect yourself from it.When it comes to the flu, a common misconception is experiencing nausea, vomiting...

Scott Dotterer, Office of Health Promotion Coordinator, speaks in front of a group of freshman during an Alcohol Awareness workshop on Monday.  

Alcohol-related arrests down on campus

Becca Sagaris September 13, 2019

There has been a 22.8% decrease in Liquor Law Violation arrests on Kent State’s campus; a major improvement just over the course of a year.Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles explains that the reason...

Nurse practitioner James Crowley of the DeWeese Health Center explains  vaccinations are important for college students on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.

Measles outbreak on campus possible, but unlikely

Jade Critchfield February 6, 2019

While Kent State requires students to be vaccinated against measles, the percentage of vaccination is below what is needed to provide complete protection from a measles outbreak.University Health Services...

The H3N2 influenza flu has affected the entire country, targeting young children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

Kent State continues to offer flu shots

Anu Sharma February 9, 2018

This past year, the flu ranked in the top six of academic impediments of students. It was on the list along with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, depression and work.Due to this, Kent State is looking...

Kent State addresses mental health on National Depression Screening Day

Kelsey Meszaros October 7, 2017

Students, faculty and staff had a chance to check their mental health on campus Thursday for National Depression Screening Day.Held free of charge by Psychological Services every October, the purpose...

A guide to the resources available to Kent State students

Kaylee Peterson August 8, 2017

At Kent State, there are an abundance of offices created for the sole purpose of helping students get what they need from their academic experience, but determining which office to go to can be difficult.Academic...

UHS questions if tobacco ban will lead to more students quitting

Samantha Ickes December 7, 2016

Smoking cessation programs have been offered at Kent State's main campus for more than 10 years, providing students with free resources to quit smoking. With a university-wide smoking ban going into effect...

Annual Kent State blood drive offers scholarships

Nicole Zahn September 6, 2016

Each year, Kent State University Health Services partners with LifeShare Community Blood Services, a non-profit organization committed to providing safe and clean blood for patient healthcare in Northeast...

Empowering students through recovery

Austin Farber February 9, 2016

University Health Services is hosting Empowering Students in Recovery, a program targeted at students suffering from addiction support and assistance. The group will meet every Thursday to offer a judgment...

Caffeinated beverages and shots are displayed January 21, 2013.

Pure powdered caffeine banned in Ohio

Brenna Parker December 8, 2015

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning in September on pure, powdered caffeine products that are currently being marketed to consumers and sold in bulk over the Internet.These products...

Great American Smokeout Day aims to help students quit smoking

Brenna Parker November 19, 2015

Thursday is Great American Smokeout Day, which is a nationwide event created by the American Cancer Society as a way to encourage smokers to make a plan to quit smoking or plan in advance to quit.The...