UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Cutler Health Center Flu Clinic Announcement

Northern Light Primary Care University of Maine now offering flu shots:

Northern Light Cutler Health Center is now offering flu shots for faculty, staff and spouses covered under the Cigna health insurance plan. Shots will be offered by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 207-581-4000. Please have your insurance information available when calling. Clinics will be held at Cutler Health Center on the following dates:

10/17/23 8am-12pm
10/20/23 1pm-4:30pm
10/24/23 8am-12pm
10/27/23 1pm-4:30pm

If the above dates do not work for you, please check back as future clinics may be added. If you have any questions, please contact Cutler Health Center at 207-581-4000.

The flu vaccine being offered this year is the quadrivalent. For more information, please refer to the attached CDC Vaccine Information Sheet. Those age 65 and older seeking the high-dose flu vaccine are encouraged to contact their PCP or a local pharmacy. Dependent children should contact their PCP for flu shot availability.

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Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet

Updated
10.13.23

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