April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As many as 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men experience sexual assault before graduation, with higher rates among marginalized groups. Keeping our community safe is …
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Measles cases are on the rise
Measles is highly preventable with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. With spring break just around the corner, it’s important to prepare for any upcoming travel and take the proper steps to protect your health and the health of others.
Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips
Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips The University of Wisconsin–Madison provides free access to Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, to UW–Madison students, faculty and staff, and visitors. This lifesaving medicine …
Feeling SAD? Don’t feel bad. Beat the winter blues!
If you’ve ever felt sluggish, unmotivated, or just “off” during the winter months, you’re not alone. The shift in seasons may bring the “winter blues” or a more significant seasonal shift in mood known as …
Need health insurance? Not sure? Read more about SHIP.
SHIP is designed specifically for UW–Madison students. For SHIP members, UHS provides primary and preventive care on campus, keeping costs as low as possible.
It’s Respiratory Virus Season
Upper respiratory viruses are common throughout the winter months. As students have returned to campus, UHS has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses, which includes influenza (flu).
UHS Open House Success: Students Contribute Everlasting Art
On January 30th from 5 – 7 PM, UHS hosted an Open House event. It was a hit, with students participating in fun activities while also learning about the health services available on campus. During …
Find Connection and Support This Semester with Badger Recovery and UHS Group Counseling
You chose your class schedule for this semester—but have you scheduled time for connection and support? The start of the semester is a good opportunity to look ahead to how you may support yourself through …
Managing emotions during a time of transition
Transitions in any aspect of life, whether it’s a political shift, a change of major, adjusting to new professors and schedules, or starting a new internship or job, can be challenging to manage. As with …
Tummy issues? It’s not just you.
This time of year, acute gastroenteritis – an infectious illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea – is common.