Let’s Talk About Mental Health

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 […]

Flu and COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

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. […]

Honoring National Recovery Month

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 […]

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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 […]

Let’s Talk about Mental Health – Today and Every Day

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 […]

Flu & COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on September 22, 2025 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 of the utmost importance […]

Honoring National Recovery Month

The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on September 9, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, 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 recovery from […]

Observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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 […]

World Mental Health Day at BU

The following was sent to all members of the Boston University community on October 1, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, 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, and strengthen […]

University Health Initiative: COVID-19 and Flu Immunization Clinics

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 […]