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In September, the Harvard University Group Health Program (HUGHP) cut benefits for retired Harvard employees. Now, those close to retirement and still on the plan have the unenviable task of finding another healthcare provider before Harvard takes away their coverage. Indeed, just last month, University Health Services (UHS) warned older...
In December, the number of alcohol-related admits to UHS totaled 14 students, dropping to only four students in January. These numbers are far fewer than earlier this fall.
In September, 24 undergraduates sought treatment at UHS, and in both October and November, 22 students were admitted because of alcohol poisoning.
Director of UHS David S. Rosenthal ’59 said he was reluctant to call this drop as a marked change from the past. Rosenthal said that only if the numbers are consistently low, then he could cite the effectiveness of programs that are working to discourage alcohol abuse...
Historically, UHS statistics indicate that there is a downward of alcohol-related admits from November onward. However, last semester’s November to January 82 percent drop in admits is the largest in the past six years.