UBC Okanagan

Mission Statement

We promote student body, mind and spirit wellness within a healthy and sustainable campus environment.

We value the contributions and well-being of everyone in the campus community. Population health, primary health care, and community health eco-system models inform our work.

The mandate of Health and Wellness is to support well-being and prevent injury and illness of students. Wellbeing, defined as health and life enjoyment, is considered foundational to educational achievement, whole person development and civil society.

Why Visit Health & Wellness?

Health care providers can provide assistance if you:

• have physical, emotional, or social concerns and are unsure of what to do
• want a health assessment for an illness or injury
• feel overwhelmed by school, relationships, or life in general
• need sexual health counselling or supplies (free condoms, pregnancy testing, HIV testing)
• want to know more about nutrition, fitness, alcohol, drugs, or communicable diseases (e.g., chickenpox or meningitis)
• need support for quitting smoking, making lifestyle changes, or managing a chronic disease
• require help with an emergency situation or crisis
• are concerned about the health of a friend or loved one
• need a referral (nurses, doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, counsellors, etc.)
• want ideas or resources for health-related classroom projects
• are interested in practicum or volunteer placements

In addition to the above, our physicians can order diagnostic tests and prescribe medication.

Most Health & Wellness visits are free and confidential. All staff members respect student diversity (cultural, social, spiritual, physical, and sexual) . Translated health materials are available.

UBC Okanagan Health and Wellness wants you to have the healthiest and most enjoyable university experience possible.

   Overview of Health & Wellness

We respect student diversity (cultural, social, spiritual, physical, and sexual) and value your expertise and ability to decide what is right for you.

We invite you to drop by or contact our Wellness Centre if you want to learn how to have the healthiest year possible or if you have any health concerns or personal problems.