BC Represents One-Fifth of Mass. Higher-Education Cases in New State Data

Scott Baker and Madeleine Romance • September 18, 2020

Twelve undergraduates tested positive this week, with a positivity rate .66 percent on Thursday—a drop nearly 3 percent drop from last week.

Mass. Will Require All Students to Receive Flu Vaccination by Year’s End

Madeleine Romance • August 25, 2020

All students in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will now be required to receive an influenza immunization for the 2020-21 flu season.

BC Names New Director for University Health Services

Julia Kiersznowski • June 16, 2020

Douglas Comeau will be the new director of University Health Services starting this July. He will also be the director of Primary Care Sports Medicine.

UHS Releases Public Statement On Illnesses

Jack Miller • February 18, 2019

Following rumors of a norovirus outbreak—a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus—on campus, Tom Nary, director of University Health Services, sent an email to the student body titled “Update on Winter Health Issues.”

New Bus Stop Added Near Health Services

Nate Hiriak • January 22, 2019

An additional bus stop near University Health Services was added to the Newton Eagle Direct and Newton Eagle Limited routes on Jan. 14.

Alcohol Safety Support Line to End Due to Low Call Volume

Cole Dady • December 15, 2017

“Students should also know that residence hall live-in staff have all been trained to have these types of conversations and provide referrals to these offices,” Jemima Pierre, the ASAP Program Manager, said in an email.