Campus News

Dawgtoberfest to be held Oct. 15

The College of Pharmacy is celebrating American Pharmacists Month with the 12th annual Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health on Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. in the courtyard in front of the Pharmacy South building.

Sponsored by Walgreens and open free to the public, Dawgtoberfest will include free health screenings and food. Additionally, flu shots will be offered at the following prices: $20 for UGA students with paid fees, $30 for UGA students with unpaid fees and $30 for UGA faculty and staff. All UGA insurance plans will be accepted as well as several non-UGA insurance plans. All forms of payment will be accepted.

Health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar will be available. Booths from student health groups across campus will provide information on hypertension, asthma, breast cancer, diabetes, fad diets, immunizations, sexually transmitted diseases, women’s health topics, pediatric health topics and heartburn.