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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The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 15, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student, life moves at a constant pace with classes, work, and other demands. Right now, many also carry […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 19, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Whether teaching, advising, conducting research, or supporting the University in other ways—faculty and staff juggle many professional demands. Alongside these everyday demands of our work, […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 8, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Today, Boston University honors World Mental Health Day with special events for the entire BU community to check in on their mental health and learn about the many […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 1, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Whether you are a student, staff, or faculty member, you are navigating the world at a challenging time. Across our community, personal and professional lives […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on September 22, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, 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 always important to us. […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on September 10, 2026 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, This September we honor 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 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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, and this year’s theme—community and collaboration—reflects the understanding that no […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 2, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. 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 […]