History

The Wellness centre was established in the COHS in 1999 based on a research study conducted by DN lecturer on poor dietary habits and the development of chronic diseases among University staff and students.

Chronic Diseases in relation to the Lifestyles at the University of Technology, Jamaica by Sheerin A Eyre, 1999.

Similar follow-up studies by DN staff and students included:
Investigation of the prevalence and the perception of physical activity and its correlation to body mass index among the students population at the University of Technology, Jamaica, by Christine Fray-Aiken 2007

An investigation into the effectiveness of diet and exercise. Diet alone or exercise alone in the management of overweight and obesity among a selected population group at the University of Technology, Jamaica, by Sheerin Eyre, Patricia Bullock 2007

Eating Disorders: Prevalence among Dietetic and Nutrition students at the University of Technology, Jamaica, by Patricia Bullock 2008

Alcohol Consumption among Students at the University of Technology, Jamaica, by Ava Simpson 2011