Student Health

Student Health Service Purpose: To promote and preserve the health and well-being of all registered students so that they may pursue their academic goals.

Health Education Mission Statement: To identify, establish and promote activities that contribute to a healthy campus. To enhance the personal health of students and the collective health of the campus/community by creating a healthy environment and supporting students in establishing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Student Health Service
Location: On Library Walk across from Price Center
Hours: 8-4:30 M, T, Th, F, and 9-4:30 W
For more information, call: 858-534-3300

Recreation and Student Health

Registered UCSD students are invited to participate the Student Personal Wellness Program UCSD Recreation and Studnent Health is are looking for 60 committed students wanting to pursue a more healthy and fit lifestyle.Our wellness instructors will help you achieve your fitness goals. The duration of the program is 8 weeks and is free to students. Sign up and take the first step to a millennium filled with wellness!

Body Composition Analysis

SHS offers students the opportunity to have their body fat percentage measured using the Body Composition Analyzer.
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Healthy Eating

UC San Diego Dining Services can help you eat healthy. Go to HDS and learn more.

UC San Diego Weight Management Group

In this quarterly group, a dietitian, a psychologist and a physician facilitate the weekly meetings that focus on diet, exercise and behavior modification. The meetings are free to registered students and are held every Thursday from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Health Administrative Conference Room (#142, first floor). For more information, please feel free to contact Heather Cohen, MPH, RD at hmccracken@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-2058. Or go to UC San Diego Weight Management Group.

Nutrition Counseling

All students are eligible to have one-on-one meetings with one of our dietitians for diet and nutrition counseling. A computerized analysis of the student's diet is generated based on their current intake. Students can make an appointment for Nutrition Counseling by calling the Central Scheduling phone (858) 534-8089. Go to Nutrition Counseling for more information

Benefits of Healthy Eating:
  • Sleep better
  • Less sickness (more healthy)
  • Better skin (complexion)
  • More energy
  • Feel better overall
  • May prevent cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, etc.
  • More satisfied with food choices
  • Better athletic performance
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Better digestion
  • Better mood
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