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Wellness Wednesdays

Get free health screenings at Wellness Wednesday, a UL Lafayette clinic run by nursing students for students, faculty, and staff.

Wellness Wednesday is a free clinic for the UL Lafayette community, run by second-semester junior nursing students. Its goal is to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles across campus while our nursing students share their health care knowledge and skills.

Free Screenings and Services

  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Pulse and oxygenation screenings
  • Blood glucose screenings
  • Hearing screenings
  • Vision screening
  • Body composition analysis
  • Personalized wellness education plans
  • Updated web links for the latest health information

Location and Hours

  • Where: V.L. Wharton Hall, Room 115, accessible from the parking garage
  • When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Questions: Call 337-482-5010 on Wednesdays during clinic hours

Fall 2026 Clinic Dates

  • September 9, 16, 23, 30
  • October 7, 14, 21, 28
  • November 4, 11, 18, 25

Health Education Resources

Check in on your mental health: Click the links below to answer a few quick questions.

Did you know students, faculty, and staff have access to free mental health services?

Connect to Mental Health Resources and learn about on-campus support.

Students can access Uwill through the online platform for 24/7 teletherapy. Mental Health Crisis Support is available at 833-646-1526, which is answered by a mental health professional. Use your louisiana.edu email to create your account today.

For Nursing Students

Running Wellness Wednesday is part of NURS 340, Community and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, for students in the traditional and Accelerated BSN. You'll provide screenings and health education to the campus community as part of your coursework.

Learn about nursing courses and progression