All medical services can be accessed through the 1st floor entrance located outside the SSC on the corner of Mason St. and MLK Jr. Way
GI, Oh My! Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection
This free 1hr workshop is designed for students to build awareness of the impact of stress on their gastrointestinal (GI) function. Students will explore how stress may influence their eating habits and how this interplay may impact their overall well-being. Students will learn nutrition strategies from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist towards improved digestive functioning. Register on Be Involved.
Location: UHC Nutrition Suite 1500, near 1st floor UHC entrance corner of MLK/Mason St.
Date/Time: Sept 26th 11am-12pm, Oct 28th 4-5pm, Nov 3rd 4-5pm.
If you have questions, please contact Heather Harris at harrishj@jmu.edu.
Mindful Holiday Eating
This program is designed to help you navigate the various dynamics of holiday eating while tending to your nutrition needs and well-being. Limit: 25. Register on Be Involved.
Location: UHC Nutrition Suite 1500, near 1st floor UHC entrance corner of MLK/Mason St
Date/Time: Fri Nov 14th 12:30-1:30pm and Tues Nov 18th 4:30-5:30pm
If you have questions, please contact Heather Harris at harrishj@jmu.edu.
UHC Allergy-Friendly Pantry
Navigating food allergies with limited finances? We’ve got you covered! The UHC nutrition clinic has partnered with ThePantry to bring you an allergy-friendly pantry located on the 2nd floor of UHC! To access, please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/r/sj0Tv4k0zk
If you have questions, please contact Heather Harris at harrishj@jmu.edu.
Nutrition Counseling:
The University Health Center offers nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian, Heather Harris, RDN. She will work with you to create a nutrition plan that helps you achieve your personal health goals in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Our registered dietitian can help with:
- Nutrition Therapy for the following diagnoses: diabetes, hypoglycemia, food allergies, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia
- Eating disorders
- Weight fluctuations
- Vegetarian or vegan diet advice
- Vitamin or mineral deficiency related to diet
Nutrition consultations are available Monday - Friday during the fall and spring semesters. To make your first nutrition appointment, call the Health Center at 540-568-6178.
Prior to making your first appointment, you must complete:
- The Nutrition First Visit Form on MyJMUChart. Log into MyJMUChart, then select the JMU General Medicine and GYN Clinic. Then under the FORMS along the left tool bar, choose the Nutrition First Visit form only.
- a daily food record (3 days would be ideal) and bring it with you to your visit
These will provide the dietitian with valuable information so that she may better assess and assist you when you meet.
During the initial session the Registered Dietitian will begin an assessment, discuss your nutrition needs, and make recommendations to improve your nutritional health. She will help you identify dietary goals to work on and help you develop a plan to accomplish your goals.
After your initial appointment, you can schedule 40 minute follow-up appointments with the dietitian. Follow-up visits may be scheduled at the end of your appointment or by calling 540-568-6178 (select option 2).
To cancel or reschedule a Nutrition appointment requires a One hour notification or a $25.00 fee will be assessed.Cancellations can be made online through your MyJMUChart.
Additional Fax numbers
540-568-4573 (Allergy Clinic)
540-568-7803 (Lab)
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