Student Health and Wellness Programs group
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About Us
Student Health and Wellness Programs (SHWP) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo provides systems of holistic care that integrate education and prevention efforts. One of our goals and we strive to promote is based on the eight dimesions of well-being which includes social, physical, mental, environmental, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, and financial. The eight dimensions of well-being are essential because they address many facets of a person’s life and promotes overall health and balance. The eight dimensions of wellness are: Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational, and Social well-being.
Mission
Our multidisciplinary team of professionals embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to offering excellent, accessible, and a diversity of programs with respect and compassion to students and the university community.
Vision
UH Hilo’s Student Health and Wellness Program, a beacon to the UH campus and surrounding community, will be an evidence-based model of excellence designed to support UH Hilo students’ pursuit of their academic and life goals.
Values
Respect
which is in evidence when we:
- Hold all information shared in strict confidence.
- Empower students to become full participants in maintaining and enhancing their well-being.
Quality
which is in evidence when we:
- Provide compassionate, empathetic and caring medical, mental health, and preventative services designed to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic campus community.
- Provide personalized and integrated medical, counseling and prevention services based on contemporary standards of care.
Collaboration
which is in evidence when we:
- Work together with students and colleagues across the campus and community to facilitate student success.
- Recognize the strengths and differences of each individual and acknowledge the professional expertise of different disciplines.
Social Justice
which is in evidence when we:
- Affirm the equality of all persons and the value of their cultures, ideas, and beliefs.
- Offer high quality services that are timely, accessible and affordable for all students.