The Chief Health Office is dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of the entire BU community. We work to strengthen the University’s health ecosystem through collaboration, partnerships, leadership advice, programming, and accessible resources that promote prevention, care, and a culture of health and connection. Our goal is to ensure that every member of our community has what they need to thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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As a community, we all experience impacts to our personal lives, careers, and futures. Concerns about safety, stability, personal rights, and more may feel inescapable for many students, faculty, and staff. In times like these, showing up for one another matters. Mental health can thrive in a community that cares. This October, the Chief Health […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Monday, September 22, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, At the Chief Health Office, the health of our students, faculty, and staff is of the […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of those in […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national campaign to raise awareness about sexual […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, October 1, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day – an international call to raise awareness, destigmatize mental health, […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, Welcome back to campus as we embark on another exciting academic year together. At the Chief […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, I am writing to share important updates related to COVID-19 isolation, the University’s COVID-19 Vaccination policy, […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, As colder weather and cold/flu season approaches, we are writing to remind you of the upcoming […]