Health & Safety

Every meal plan has two components: MEALS and FLEX$. Plan information is loaded on your student's ID card. The Chartwells cashier simply swipes your student's ID to spend meals or Flex$-fast and convenient!

The fall and winter seasons usher in many holiday celebrations as customs unfold and new adventures begin. While you enjoy social gatherings, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes, remember to take care of yourself. Stay healthier this holiday season by following these basic tips.

Although the holidays are busy, don't try to do it all. Many will stress about making the perfect dinner or finding the ideal gift. Simplify your holiday schedule to reduce stress. Accept help from others and be practical about what needs to be done.

Leaders at the University of Arkansas have instituted a landmark policy regarding the use of tobacco on this campus. As of July 1, 2008 our campus became tobacco free and last summer a bill was passed by the Arkansas State legislature and signed by Governor Mike Beebee that will make all institutions of Higher education in Arkansas tobacco free. Data obtained from the National College Health Assessment, a survey of health-related attitudes and behaviors conducted in the fall of 2008, indicate that 66% of UA students have never used tobacco and only 5% are daily smokers. If your student is among those who smoke, even if not daily, now is a great time to quit.

Is your college student covered while at University of Arkansas Fayetteville?

Medical care can be expensive, especially if your child does not have adequate health insurance while away from home attending college. If your child is not currently covered under an insurance plan, you may want to learn more about the student illness and injury insurance plan available to our students.

Designed especially for University of Arkansas Fayetteville students.

The Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan, offered through United Healthcare Student Resources, is designed especially for University of Arkansas Fayetteville students. The plan coordinates with services provided through the Pat Walker Student Health Center (SHC) and offers choices to fit your child's needs and budget.

No doubt about it, students are at Brough, the Northwest Quad or Pomfret during the busiest parts of their day. Because of the pace, some good food facts and unique tastes are missed.

BE ADVENTUROUS
There are diverse choices students can make to broaden their nutritional and taste horizons. The culinary staff is always exploring new items for students to try. That's why it's a good idea to browse every serving line before making a final decision on what to eat. In addition, most students don't know that they can eat their meals in all three locations. Any day of the week, no single location is serving exactly the same menu. Walk a few steps to eat at a different location. Mix it up!

The Pat Walker Health Center provides medical and mental health care for students, faculty and staff of the University.