Dear UIS Students and Employees:

UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.   

Living in a residence hall in college creates a positive experience for students as they learn and make connections with their peers. Unfortunately, it also means that germs can spread more easily. Staying healthy while in college requires developing good habits. UIS offers a lot of support and resources to keep you thriving throughout the semester. Let’s talk about what dorm disease is, how to prevent it and the services provided on campus to make you feel better sooner.

Protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot this year! UIS Health Services and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering flu shots to the UIS community from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, October 24, and Wednesday, November 5, in the UIS Performing Arts Center lobby.

Please ensure you bring your health insurance card with you when arriving. Flu shots are free for those in network with Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Health Alliance, Meridian, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, and UnitedHealthcare.

Dear UIS Students and Employees:

UIS is committed to maintaining a drug-free environment for its students and employees, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Our Drug Prevention Policy and Program was prepared in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.

For employee awareness, the following message from UIS Counseling and Health Services was sent to all students via email about their resources and services offered during the spring semester:

Hello Students,

For faculty and staff awareness, the following email message was sent to all UIS students as the fall semester is coming to a close with final exams and projects due this week. Please share these resources with your students as needed.

UIS Students,

Protect yourself and others by getting your flu shot this year! UIS Health Services and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering flu shots to the UIS community from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 and 9 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, Nov. 8, located in the UIS Performing Arts Center 1st Floor Board Room (formerly PAC E).

Health Services will be closed Friday, December 23 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3.

If you need to seek medical care while we are closed, please go to Memorial Care on 6th Street. That location's contact information is the following:

• Phone: 217-588-7450
• Address: 2950 S. Sixth St, Springfield IL 62703
• Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency, call Campus Police at its emergency line, 217-206-7777.

Happy Holidays!

Brooke Kelzer, BSN, RN

Protect those you love and yourself by getting a COVID booster over in PAC on from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, or 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18th!

The SHIELD COVID-19 testing site on campus will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, due to a lab closure. The site will re-open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.