April 2, 2024

Eligibility for services at Campus Health and CAPS post-graduation

Graduating students currently eligible for services at Campus Health will only be able to use Campus Health and CAPS for 30 days after the original academic calendar graduation on May 11, 2024.  You will be eligible for services through June 10th.  This includes onsite visits as well as telehealth services. During this time period your […]

February 6, 2024

Charges for Lab Tests: Your Insurance, Your Privacy, Your Choice

Understanding the billing process for lab tests is helpful, especially when considering tests of a sensitive nature. By default, Campus Health bills your insurance for lab test charges. If you would rather not use your insurance, let your provider and the lab staff know before any tests. This puts you in control, but remember, it means you will be covering the charges. 

January 17, 2024

Spring Wellness Guide

As we start this new semester, set yourself up for success. You’ll quickly have lots of things on your plate, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and forget to make time for yourself. Remember – you don’t have to do everything! Keep your physical health, mental health, and well-being at the top of your priority […]

January 16, 2024

'Every Brilliant Thing' uses theater to build resilience

Sunlight. Bubble wrap. The fact that sometimes there is a perfect song to match how you’re feeling. What gives your life meaning? “Every Brilliant Thing,” a one-actor performance by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, explores this question through theater and delves into topics of mental health and well-being. PlayMakers will tour Every Brilliant Thing to all corners […]

November 1, 2023

Time to Waive or Enroll

Most eligible students enrolled in the UNC System Colleges and Universities are required to have health insurance coverage. Students who meet the eligibility criteria, regardless of in-person or virtual means of instruction, will have to show proof of insurance in order to waive out of Student Blue or be automatically enrolled on the deadline. Each semester, […]

October 5, 2023

Mental Health Push Notifications

Get mental health nudges on your cell phone to help you care for yourself and your community. Opt-into the Mental Health channel of the Carolina Go app to receive push notifications to your phone with mental health strategies motivation, and resources to help you and your friends thrive at Carolina. Download the CarolinaGO App from any Android or Apple device and open […]

October 2, 2023

Fall 2023 COVID-19 Vaccine Available

At UNC-Chapel Hill, we are taking the necessary steps to help our community members limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which includes staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. The fall 2023 vaccine is designed to match the changing nature of the virus, and it is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. On-campus, […]

August 29, 2023

Taking Care of Your Mental Health after Collective Trauma

Trauma can make it hard to go about your normal life. It can shake your sense of safety – on campus and beyond. Although people will experience a traumatic event differently, it can have a very real impact on your mental health and well-being. Your responses may begin immediately, or you may feel fine for […]

August 28, 2023

Now Hiring: Students to Work for Campus Health

Learn and apply new skills while serving campus and your fellow Tar Heels. UNC Campus Health has several part-time, paid ($16/hr) positions available for students.

August 25, 2023

Healthy Heels 2 Go Vending Machine in Gillings

Just launched! An additional Healthy Heels 2 Go vending machine on campus, located in the Gillings School of Public Health. The vending machines offer convenient access to the most popular over-the-counter health items including cough and cold medications and self-care items like lip balm and cough drops, and are stocked by Campus Health Pharmacy. Two […]

August 23, 2023

Campus Health Staff are Here for You

The staff and providers at Campus Health and CAPS are ready to support your health and well-being this fall semester. Come see us for your healthcare and mental health needs!

August 14, 2023

Creating and Maintaining Habits for a Successful Fall Semester

People are creatures of habit, following similar rhythms each day. But shifting our rhythms towards health can be difficult. Thankfully, shifts during times of transition can be ideal for incorporating new habits and set yourself up for success. Because changing habits means disrupting your routine, it can be more effective to add new behaviors or […]

August 7, 2023

A Healthy Transition to Fall Semester

Returning to the vibrant learning community of UNC can feel invigorating, but it's also normal to feel a mix of emotions. You might feel eager to learn or be yearning for the slower pace of summer. Be kind to yourself! Changes can be challenging. To ease the process of switching over to campus life, consider […]

May 3, 2023

Summer Care

UNC-CH students may still access Campus Health during the summer. Those students attending a summer school class will pay the health fee in their tuition and fees for that summer session and are eligible for services at Campus Health and CAPS. In order to be eligible for accessing clinical services at Campus Health and CAPS […]

April 4, 2023

Mindful Munching

Using Intuitive Eating Strategies for End-of-Semester Success As the end of the semester approaches, many of us become caught up in the stress of exams, papers, and deadlines. Amidst all the chaos, it's important to take care of ourselves, especially when it comes to our eating habits. Intuitive eating can be helpful all the time - […]

March 9, 2023

No More Lonely Tar Heels

Everyone has a story to share if we are willing to listen. No More Lonely Tar Heels will offer an unforgettable evening of community, creativity, and connection. On Thursday, March 30 from 4- 7 pm in the quad, join Healthy Heels, Morrison Art Studio, Arts Everywhere, and loads of friendly Carolina students for painting, smoothies, […]

January 19, 2023

CAPS Embedded Counselor Program Expanding

Since 2020, UNC-Chapel Hill has embedded Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) providers within various campus schools and programs including the School of Medicine and School of Law.  Starting in January 2023, CAPS has embedded additional therapists in the Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the Eshelman School of Pharmacy. There are additional plans to […]

January 11, 2023

Online Mental Health Screening Available

Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a behavioral health professional. Think of these as a checkup from your neck up. This program is completely anonymous and confidential, and immediately following the brief questionnaire you will see your results, recommendations, and key resources.

January 9, 2023

Carolina Takes the Title for Flu Vaccinations, 5 Years in a Row

Carolina is known for its national athletic championships, but that's not the only area in which the university excels. For 5 years, Carolina has been the reigning national champion for flu shots. Carolina partners with Alana's Foundation to track participation in the national university competition to increase awareness of flu vaccine importance. The competition runs […]

January 3, 2023

Permission To Love Yourself

Originally Posted on Healthy Heels Blog | Dec 15, 2022 You're allowed to love yourself exactly as you are - right now.  You have permission to love yourself without exception. You didn't need it from us, but we’re giving it to you anyway.  You’re brilliant and uniquely you. You’re not a project that needs to […]

December 15, 2022

Taking Care of Yourself over Break

Winter break has arrived, and many folks on campus feel lighter with fewer responsibilities. It feels good to wrap up the loose ends of the semester - final projects and exams, saying goodbye to friends, packing up your things, preparing for travel and holidays. Even with that lightening of our loads, anytime the rhythm of […]

November 16, 2022

When Students are Ill and Miss Academic Requirements

Students should work directly with their instructor to address the impact of class absence due to an illness or medical condition.  Campus Health provides exam excuses for final exams only. Campus Health does not issue excuses for exams during the semester. University approved absences are not provided for common short-term illness  The University asks course […]

August 18, 2022

Well-Being While Beginning a New Semester at College

Healthy Heels | August 2022 Classes! Organizations! Socialization! Research! We know starting a semester on campus is full of things to do. Remember – you don’t have to do everything! Prioritize your health, mental health, and well-being at the top of your list. Some suggestions to put that into action: Schedule physical activity, healthy eating […]

July 12, 2022

ADHD Service Changes

All UNC Chapel Hill students who have been diagnosed with ADHD and wish to have their medication managed on campus will be served by Counseling and Psychological Services psychiatric providers. Details about being successful with ADHD including CAPS supports are available online.

June 8, 2022

New Students and Families FAQs

Welcome, Tar Heels and families!  Campus Health and CAPS provide health and mental health services to students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and their spouses. We are committed to providing our patients with expert, student-focused, inclusive health care so they can thrive during their time at Carolina.

May 26, 2022

Taking Care of Your Mental Health When the News is Awful

Not a week goes by without awful, troubling, traumatic, angering, frustrating, and scary news. The recent shootings in Texas and Buffalo, and the war in Ukraine, and, and, and…  It’s normal for news like this to result in strong feelings.   It can be difficult to engage with current events and also difficult to ignore […]

April 21, 2022

Carolina Mental Health Update

During Spring 2022, UNC-Chapel Hill offered a series of mental health online conversations, as well as launched multiple initiatives to support student health and well-being. We encourage you to review those endeavors using the video content below.

February 24, 2022

Meet the Team: Multicultural Health Program

The CAPS Multicultural Health Program centers the needs of Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color at Carolina with therapy and outreach. In this Q&A they share how they work to support Carolina students. How long has MCHP been at Carolina and where are you located? The Multicultural Health Program (MCHP) was developed in the Summer of 2020 and […]

February 10, 2022

Carolina Launches Heels Care Network

New website to serve as central hub for mental health and well-being resources for campus community.  On Feb. 9, 2022, UNC-Chapel Hill launched the Heels Care Network website at care.unc.edu, which Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz first announced was in development in October 2021. The website will serve as a hub for mental health and well-being resources available […]

October 15, 2021

Gender-Affirming Care

UNC Campus Health staff welcomes and affirms students of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We recognize that transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse students have health concerns that are often the same as all UNC students. However, some health issues may be unique and require a greater understanding of transgender and gender diverse student experiences, or […]

February 18, 2020

Campus Health Re-accredited by Joint Commission

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Campus Health has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Services, Behavioral Health, and Laboratory Services by demonstrating continuous compliance with performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and […]

March 28, 2018

Meet Amy Rodriguez

Amy Rodriguez is a Physician Assistant in the Primary Care clinics at Campus Health. Her Path Rodriguez spent 6 years in the Army during which she worked with Physician Assistants and medics. Her experiences motivated her desire to be a PA. After her time in the military, she came to Chapel Hill to do pre-reqs […]

January 25, 2018

Meet Dr. Jennie Emery

Dr. Jennie Emery is a Primary Care Physician at Campus Health. Dr. Emery grew up in a small town in southern Maine. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of New England in Maine and continued on to medical school there. She completed her residency in Danville, Virginia for Family Medicine, and came to UNC […]

March 10, 2017

Insect Protection Tips

Downloadable pdf reference sheet of Insect Protection while Traveling

October 6, 2016

Meet Dr. Josh Berkowitz

Josh Berkowitz, MD is a medical provider with the Primary Care clinics and Sports Medicine clinic at Campus Health. Career Path Dr. Berkowitz has been an athlete his whole life. His primary personal sports affiliation has revolved around ultimate frisbee. He played for UNC and later Ring of Fire, a club team out of Raleigh […]

April 18, 2016

Lower copays for prescriptions at our pharmacies

For students and post-docs with the following insurance plans: Student Blue Student Health Insurance Plan Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan (RA-TA Plan) Post-Doc Insurance Plan You can expect lower copays for prescriptions at Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy. Fill your prescriptions with us!  

October 16, 2015

Meet Nina Walker

Nina Walker is a staff athletic trainer at Campus Health in the Sports Medicine Department. When asked what this means, she laughed and replied, “Essentially it means that I do a lot of stuff.” Walker’s primary care responsibilities are the student athletes for men’s lacrosse and distance teams. Walker provides and manages all of 80 […]

August 21, 2015

Meet Scott Oliaro

Scott Oliaro is Head Athletic Trainer and Associate Director of Sports Medicine at UNC Campus Health.  This means he oversees the entire athletic training program – supervising staff athletic trainers, clinical graduate assistants and running the main training room at the Stallings Evans center. In addition, Scott supports several varsity teams at UNC - Field […]

August 17, 2015

Meet Amy Wongsarnpigoon

Amy Wongsarnpigoon is an adult nurse practitioner and primary care provider at Campus Health. She joined Campus Health on February 9th, 2015 after being at NC State Student Health for 4 years. Wongsarnpigoon received her undergraduate degree in nursing from UNC. After a few years working as an intermediate care nurse in Greensboro, NC, she […]

August 14, 2014

Meet Chris Hirth

Chris Hirth is a full time Physical Therapist at Campus Health. Career path Chris has worked for Campus Health and UNC Athletics since 1996. Chris received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. He came to UNC to obtain his Master of Science degree in Human Movement, and had practical experience as […]

August 14, 2014

Meet Dr. Thomas Brickner

Dr. Thomas Brickner has been a Campus Health Sports Medicine physician for 16 years. He is currently the head team physician for men's basketball, wrestling, tennis and golf, women's soccer, field hockey, crew, softball and gymnastics. Career Path Dr. Brickner’s career path was, as he says, “a series of opportunities that presented themselves.” A trained […]

August 14, 2014

Meet Terri Jo Rucinski

Terri Jo Rucin­ski is the Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services at UNC’s Campus Health Southern Hospitality welcomes Midwest Charm Terri Jo grew up Minocqua, Wisconsin, a small town that is about a 3 ½ hour drive north from Madison. Growing up in the north woods of Wisconsin helped Terri Jo learn to love everything related […]

August 14, 2014

Meet Dr. Mario Ciocca

Dr. Mario Ciocca is the Director of Sports Medicine. Super Work Ethic and Leadership “If I could have a superpower, I would have a super arm so I could play professional baseball,” Dr. Ciocca laughs. What he lacks in superhero arm strength he more than makes up for in strong work ethic and leadership skills. […]

August 14, 2014

Meet Dr. Kelly Waicus

Meet Dr. Kelly Waicus, a Staff Physician in the Campus Health Sports Medicine Clinic and Medical Staff President for 2014-2015. Career Path Dr. Waicus is both a sports medicine physician and a team physician – offering primary care to about 1/3 of the varsity athletes on campus as well as sports medicine care to any […]

August 12, 2014

Meet Sonia Hussain

Meet Sonia Hussain, a Physician Assistant at Campus Health. Professional journey Hussain grew up in Queens, New York, feasting on city food and Broadway plays. But in that hustle and bustle, she found peace with nature at Central Park. “I went there to listen,” she said. “I would close my eyes and reflect on my […]

August 12, 2014

Meet Dr. Thevy Chai

Dr. Thevy S. Chai is a physician who specializes in student health and infection control. Home Dr. Chai first came to UNC as an undergraduate student, and immediately loved the people and the thriving energy of the campus. She studied biology, volunteered at UNC Hospital and was involved in the Honor Court for three years, […]