UHD’s Fall Health Fair Is Back Nov. 17
The health and wellness of the UHD Community is always a top priority and UHD’s Fall Health Fair is one of the many resources offered to students, faculty and staff. The event makes its comeback from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17 in the Academic Building Special Events Room (A300).
The biannual tradition hosts opportunities that promote and increase health and wellness awareness to the University Community through education, preventative measures and resources. This year’s Fall Fair features free health screenings, free groceries, fitness assessments and exercise demonstrations as well as information from more than 20 community partners. Numerous health vendors will be available to assist students, faculty and staff with various health and wellness topics of interest. 
“The UHD Health Fair showcases health and wellness vendors who provide valuable information and resources to help our University Community—from navigating complicated applications for insurance and housing to free tests and screenings for various health ailments,” said Dr. Rhonda Scherer, Associate Director, UHD Sports & Fitness.
Volunteers are needed. Interested individuals should follow this link for time slot needs and expectations for volunteers.
This event is sponsored by the UHD Wellness Committee, Student Affairs, Sports & Fitness, Student Activities, Counseling, Student Health, UHD Police Department, and the Student Government Association.
For more information, contact Rhonda Scherer at 713-221-8481 or schererr@uhd.edu@uhd.edu.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
