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Departmental Spotlight

As part of a regular feature, one department in Student Affairs will be in the spotlight each month.  This month we spotlight University Health Services at the Biscayne Bay Campus.

VISION
Our vision is to be the premier university health resource by providing professional, innovative, state of the art, and accessible health care and wellness services to FIU students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the belief that optimal health is essential for the individual and the community to attain the highest potential.

VALUES
To promote healthy communities and healthy individuals, the Florida International University’s University Health Services values:

• Honesty and integrity
• Celebration of diversity in a global environment of open communication and mutual respect
• Health and wellness: healthy students, employees, and a safe campus for optimal learning and working
• Our human resources: personal and professional development of students and employees

SERVICES PROVIDED

• Medical Insurance Services
• General Medical Clinic
• Women’s Health Services
• Pharmacy
• Immunizations
• Laboratory Services
• Wellness Center*
• Internships

*WELLNESS CENTER SERVICES (All free of charge)

• Massage
• Hatha Yoga
• HIV testing
• Condoms
• Nutrition consultations
• Smoking cessation program
• Personal consultations
• Fitness assessments
• Acupuncture (MMC only)
• Internships
• Workshops and presentations on topics such as:
• Preventive Health
• Substance Use and Abuse
• Sexual Health
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Orientation to Wellness
• Stress Management
• Freshmen Year Experience

SIGNATURE EVENTS

• Sex Carnival - February
• Wellness Expo - March
• Health Care Center Open House - September
• Wellness Center Open House – November

OTHER EVENTS & COLLABORATIONS

• Cooking Demonstrations
• Farmers Markets (brought on certain events only)
• Breast Cancer Awareness
• Flu/Cold Etiquette
• HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention

OUR STAFF

Administration
Dr. Therese Boyd, Director
Herminia Zamarriego, Office Manager
Pamela Pershadsigh, Office Assistant
Dr. Howard Sandford, Physician

Staff
Pamela McGuinness, Senior Registered Nurse
Joan Carney, Senior Registered Nurse
Sara Baker, Senior Registered Nurse
Yolanda Santisteban, Nurse Practitioner
Kathleen Adams, Nurse Practitioner
Wanda Wright, Medical Record Specialist
Clarissa Sanchez, Fiscal & Billing Clerk
Lillian Cruz, Program Assistant
Lucie Telfort, Program Assistant
Sharon Duchatelier, Senior Fiscal Assistant
Aleida Romero, Senior Clerk Receptionist
Marie Amilcar, Receptionist – Senior Clerk
Leonardo Piedra, Senior Computer Support
Sandra Zapata, Student Assistant

Dr. Therese Boyd and Yolanda Santisteban (standing)

(from left to right) Joan Carney, Yolanda Santisteban, Hermina Zamarriego, Pamela Pershadsigh

Dr. Howard Sandford

(from left to right) Clarissa Sanchez, Lucie Telfort, and Lillian Cruz

(from left to right) Herminia Zamarriego, Dr. Howard Sanford, Joan Carney, Yolanda Santisteban, Wanda Wright, Dr. Therese Boyd, Sara Baker, Andres Bermeo, Dona Walcott, Pamela Pershadsingh, Sharon Duchatelier, Lillian Cruz, Lucie Telfort, Kathleen Adams, and Aleida Romero

Wellness Center

Dona Walcott, Assistant Director
Andres Bermeo, Sr. Health Educator
Ludovica Virgile, Program Assistant
Bonnie Quiceno, Yoga Instructor
Shari Little, Massage Therapist

from left to right Ludovica Virgile, Dona Walcott, and Andres Bermeo

OUR LOCATION

BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS

Health Clinic BBC
3000 NE 151 Street – HC 100
North Miami, Florida 33181
Phone: 305.919-5620
Fax: 305.919-5314

Wellness Center
3000 NE 151 Street - WUC 307
North Miami, Florida 33181
Phone (305) 919-5307
Fax (305) 919-5371