Health and Wellness Services
About Health and Wellness Services
Health and Wellness Services at the University of The Bahamas is committed to promoting the physical, mental, and overall well-being of our students and employees. Through accessible healthcare, health education, prevention, counselling, and wellness initiatives, we strive to support a healthy and thriving University community.
Our Vision
To become a state-of-the-art medical facility serving the University community through excellence in healthcare, research, innovation, community engagement, and creativity.
Our Mission
To advance and expand access to quality healthcare while promoting healthy lifestyles through education, research, prevention, and service.
Our Goal
To establish an integrated healthcare system that provides advanced access to medical services while creating opportunities for professional growth, research, innovation, and revenue generation.
The Health Services Centre
The Health Services Centre is centrally located at the Oakes Field Campus, on the ground floor of the Keva Bethel Building, four doors south of the Human Resources department.
The Centre provides accessible healthcare and wellness services to eligible members of the University community. Our services focus on health promotion, disease prevention, early intervention, education, health counselling, treatment, and appropriate referrals.
Our healthcare professionals are committed to providing compassionate, confidential, and professional care in a welcoming environment.
Who We Serve
Health and Wellness Services provides care to:
- Currently registered University of The Bahamas students
- University of The Bahamas employees
Prior to admission to the University, students are required to complete the University of The Bahamas Medical Form as part of the University’s health clearance process.
Our Services
In addition to semester-long exchanges, UB offers short-term faculty-led international programmes that combine academic learning with experiential education.
These include:
Primary & Preventive Healthcare
- Primary healthcare
- Physical examinations
- Health assessments
- Adult vaccinations
- Influenza (flu) vaccination
- Medication administration
- Family planning services
- Diet and nutrition planning
- Health counselling
Testing & Clinical Services
- Rapid HIV testing
- Case management
- Telehealth services
- Health resources and information
- Referrals to healthcare professionals and external healthcare facilities
Health & Wellness
- Health and wellness counselling
- Health education seminars
- Wellness education and resources
Training & Education
- First Aid training
- CPR training
- New Student Health Information and Orientation
- Health promotion and disease prevention education
Referrals & Continuity of Care
When a student’s or employee’s healthcare needs extend beyond the services available at the Health Care Centre, our healthcare professionals facilitate appropriate referrals to external healthcare providers and facilities.
Our goal is to ensure that members of the University community receive timely and appropriate care throughout their healthcare journey.
Clinic Hours
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mrs. Nyoka Sweeting MBA-HM,
RN-BSN, ASN, RPT, CIPM
BLS Instructor, IV Technician
Director, Health and Wellness
Ms. Javarri Rolle BSc. Nursing
Nurse Counselor, UB Oakes Field
Ms. Chertigra Thompson
CCMA, RPT
Health Technician
Mrs. Therell Pintard-Smith Msc. HCM, BSN, ASN, AASoc
Nurse Counselor, UB North