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Darrek Xiao

Went once to the health center when he felt under the weather.

Dad is a doctor

Wouldn’t go to our event because they wouldn’t tell him anything useful.

Make big signs to give a good visual for promo

Want to have activities that will decrease your stress.

Checked dean emails of the honors college for campus news

Alley Buller

thought she had strep, so she’s been to the health center a few times.

Experience has been great, in the women wing. PA gave her great service.

She likes the CARE, nutrition portion of the pamphlet.

Suggestion to make it two day event instead of one day.

Give out free stuff

Nutrition counseling,

She gets her news through listserves she’s on.

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She likes the map, it help with the location of the event?

Been to the health center for one time. It was an emergency.

She had a long wait but still had a good experience.

She believes there is a stigma, but will be self conscience about walking into the tent. wouldn’t approach a booth at the

Stigmatized

FACEBOOK events

UMD WEEKLY Events

Sexual health

Mental health

Substance abuse

Promote events that will be less stigmatize overall.

Stress free massages during Finals

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She did not know that the health center provided pharmacy

Had to go to the health center for accident that took place in organic chemistry lab. Was very impressed about them being able to stick up. The health center not publicize the primary care treatment. Feel like sexual health is extremely publicized throughout campus.

She’s been sick and did not think the health center is not there.  Just blanked on it., pushing it off because of exams.

Have more student affiliates who can promote and organize an event the health center

Partner with the athletes and sports medicine

She likes the V.R. concepts

Bod Pod

Mental health

Massages

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Funmi goes to epply twice a week. She wishes it was closer and less busy when she can actually go.

She's never been to the university health center and is afraid to because she's only heard negative things about it. When she gets sick she drives all the way to her hometown to get treated by her primary care physician. She wishes that the health center would do more campaigns to make people comfortable and eliminate the stigma associated with them.

When people around her get sick it doesn't bother her. If she's meant to be sick she'll get sick regardless of the precautions she takes.

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Wishes she was closer to epply. Elizabeth uses epply atleast 2-3 times a week, sometimes 6. She wishes there was a closer facility to south campus so she could go anytime she wants without having to plan in advance because she's really busy.

Everytime she has tried to go to the university health center the waiting line was too long and even after she got the chance to see the doctor, they were extremely unhelpful and told her what she already knew

She gets terrified when people get sick in class. Especially around exam times because she doesn't want to be debilitated so she makes sure to take precautions to avoid getting sick.

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Mackenzie focused a lot on the Health Center in our discussion. She had an infection this summer and went to the Health Center to get it treated.

She liked her experience a lot because the Health Center treated her infection the same day. She really liked how the staff treated her because she said everyone was extremely empathetic. She did not feel like she was being shuffled along or like that she was a number in the system. She also appreciated how they tried to get all the facts about how she was feeling, what her lifestyle is like, etc. She did not feel rushed at all.

Do you feel like the care you've received at the Health Center differs from care you've received at other places?
She said that if she goes to her normal doctors or OBGYN, she feels like they are dealing with people who have more significant illnesses or issues than her, whereas with the Health Center, they are consistently working with patients who have the same infection or issue that she has because it's on a college campus.

The first time she went to the Health Center, she had to get her birth control refilled. She had tried to get it refilled from her normal OBGYN, but it would have taken a long time to go to Columbia and she would had to miss class. Instead, she went to the Health Center, and they extended her prescription before her normal testing came back, whereas when Mackenzie called her normal OBGYN, they said she couldn't get her prescription refilled until she made an appointment. The Health Center made her feel like they were really trying to take care of her. She said at the Health Center, they treat you the way they want to be treated.

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She was extremely active freshmen year and a lot more focused on distance running, but now more intensity and strength conditioning. She enjoys running by herself but will work out with a group if she likes the people.

Used to run everyday
started in the 12th grade got into running. She tried to outcompete with sister. her farthest distance ran is
about a half marathon, going from Ocean City to Delaware pier.

She can't recall being sick at school,  just having a common cough and cold nothing severe where she needed medication. She's been to the health center for immunization shots. She values her pediatricians recommendation over anything.
- Not terrified of needles
- Scheduled an appointment ahead of time.

How do you feel about people who are sick in class?
-She hopes that they are condensate about controlling their germs.
-Hope they cover their mouths.

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He was was not consistent with going to the gym.
Freshmen and Sophomore year he wen tot eh gym whenever he had free time.

Junior and Senior year, he strived to have a more balanced life. Friends played a role for him to be more physically active, got into running with friends. He enjoys working out with a group. More fun and enjoy the experience.

He typically gets seasonal allergies; sore throat, runny nose, and cough. Never been to the health center for anything personally on campus. He was interviewed for RA role and had a good experience: interacted with the wellness program director. She was very friendly, she was very friendly explained services that the lady offered. She did presentations.

Patient First Urgent Patient Care Center.
Good experience: Didn’t want to wait at UMD Health center (heard bad experiences)
Wait was less then five minutes
He wanted a faster experience
- not time people were off of work
- heard bad things about the health center
- People who don’t cover their mouth and sneeze thinks it’s inconsiderate.
- Don’t feel at risk because don’t expose himself to high risk behaviors.