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Student Wellness

COM Student Wellness

UF Health Shands and the College of Medicine have a variety of programs and resources that provide confidential professional counseling and referral services.

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Therapy Dog Program

Beau, the most well-known therapy dog, is 5 years old and handled by Terry Biehl. He can often be found at UF Health Shands Hospital, attending reading time with kids at William S. Talbot Elementary School or in the Santa Fe counseling office.

Beau outside

Confidentiality is maintained barring when disclosure is required by law (e.g., danger to self, others, suspicion of abuse of children, the elderly or disabled). This information is not included in the official student records, nor is it disclosed to the administration, faculty or any licensing board without the student’s written consent.