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MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES

 

MISSION:
The Mission of the University of Wyoming Student Health Service is:

Ø      to provide high quality health care that enables students to perform optimally physically, mentally, and emotionally, and thus achieve their academic goals while minimizing interruptions in their course of studies; and,

Ø      to provide effective health education and wellness programming that motivate students to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles that enhance their intellectual and personal growth and development.

 

OBJECTIVES:

1.      Maintain a nationally accredited comprehensive primary care medical clinic for eligible students.

2.      Deliver cost effective services, including laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray, and specialty clinics.

3.      Provide outreach activities on health related and prevention topics, and collaborate with other University departments in these activities.

4.      Provide a walk-in University Wellness Center in Half Acre Gym for students for ease of access to health information, services, and referral.

5.      Encourage student voice in the services and programs of the Student Health Service and the University Wellness Center.

6.      Deliver care in an appropriate cultural context without bias regarding race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, age, religion, or gender.

7.     Offer opportunities for training to appropriate undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in health fields, and a clinical site for faculty practitioners.

8.      Provide appropriate job-related services for University staff and faculty.

9.     Monitor, advise, and respond to trends in local and worldwide health issues that may affect the campus community.

 

1-19-2005