SMU Health Services

27/09/2026

🐶🐱 WORLD RABIES DAY 🩷
📅 September 28

Rabies is preventable—and prevention starts with YOU! 🛡️

🐾 Have your dogs and cats vaccinated.
🚫 Avoid touching or approaching unfamiliar animals.
🧼 If bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and running water and seek medical care right away.

💡 Don’t wait. Don’t risk it. Prevent rabies!

🐾 Vaccinate. Protect. Act Fast. Save Lives.

18/09/2026

Happiest birthday Sir Sam!
Wishing you a very happy birthday! May your special day be filled with love, laughter, and wonderful memories.
from your UHSO family

01/09/2026

🩸 SEPTEMBER IS BLOOD DISEASES AWARENESS MONTH! ❤️

This month, let’s raise awareness about blood diseases such as anemia, leukemia, hemophilia, and other blood disorders.

🔴 Know the signs. Know your health.
✔️ Unusual tiredness or weakness
✔️ Frequent infections or unexplained fever
✔️ Easy bruising or unusual bleeding
✔️ Pale skin or dizziness

💡 Early recognition and proper medical care can make a difference. Don’t ignore unusual symptoms—talk to a healthcare professional.

🩸 Learn. Check. Care. Save lives. ❤️

31/08/2026

💙 OBESITY PREVENTION AWARENESS 💙
First Week of September

This week let’s take a step toward a healthier, more active, and stronger you! 💪

🥗 Eat smart. Choose balanced, nutritious meals.
🏃 Move more. Stay active every day.
💧 Drink wisely. Choose water over sugary drinks.
😴 Rest well. Make quality sleep a priority.

✨ Small healthy choices today can lead to a healthier tomorrow!

Let’s MOVE • EAT • SLEEP • THRIVE! 🌱💙

30/08/2026

🌧️ RAINY SEASON REMINDER: GUARD AGAINST URTI! 🤧

Rainy days can bring more cases of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)—like colds, sore throat, cough, and runny nose.

Protect yourself:
• Wash your hands often
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• Avoid sharing cups, utensils, and personal items
• Get enough rest, eat well, and stay hydrated
• If you’re sick, stay home and avoid close contact with others

Don’t let the rain bring you down!
Stay dry. Stay healthy. Stay safe!

14/08/2026

The 4 most common oral health conditions are:

🦷 tooth decay
🦷 gum disease
🦷 tooth loss
🦷 oral cancers

Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

14/08/2026

Sometimes you can go about your day for years, feeling completely fine - while high blood pressure quietly strains your heart, damages blood vessels and stresses your kidneys.

The good news: prevention and control are possible.

Early diagnosis, access to affordable high blood pressure medicines and healthy daily habits can greatly lower these risks.

14/08/2026

Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches.
DO take breaks!
Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes:
🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes
📏 Look at an object 20 feet away
🕓 For 20 seconds
a reminder from World Health Organization (WHO)

10/08/2026

09/08/2026

WELCOME BACK, MARIANS!

Hello, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors!
The campus is alive again, and we’re so happy to have you back!

🌱 Freshmen, welcome to your new home and a wonderful new adventure!
📚 Sophomores, welcome back—keep learning, growing, and enjoying the journey!
💪 Juniors, you’re getting closer—keep going and keep believing in yourself!
🎓 Seniors, your big moment is coming—make this year count and cherish every memory!

No matter what year you’re in, remember to take care of yourself, look out for one another, and enjoy the little moments along the way.

Here’s to new friendships, happy memories, meaningful experiences, and a healthy year ahead!

Welcome back, Marians! We’re always here for you.

— University Health Services Office
Nurturing Healthy Marians, Empowering Lifelong Excellence