Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads to others through coughing and sneezing. In particular, travel hubs and public transportation (airports, train stations) are places where measles can more easily spread.
University Health Services received a full three-year reaccreditation as an ambulatory health care center by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
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 a shared responsibility. This spring, UHS Survivor Services and Violence Prevention invite students, allies, and campus partners to help build …
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 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 can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and is now available at 35 campus locations. UW–Madison participates in Wisconsin Voices for …
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).
This time of year, acute gastroenteritis – an infectious illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea – is common.
Men’s Mental Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness, offering support, and dismantling harmful stigmas surrounding men’s mental wellbeing. Throughout the month of November, UHS Mental Health Services will host two events open to all UW-Madison students, especially male-identifying students. Barbershop Talks | November 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the …
In 2020, the American Psychological Association published a survey showing that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults experienced a significant amount of stress ahead of the U.S. presidential election. UHS Mental Health Services recognizes that students may be experiencing additional stress ahead of the 2024 presidential election on Nov. 5, and understands that uncertainty and …
Education is a key part of violence prevention efforts on campus. University Health Services offers several violence prevention education courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. These courses aim to increase the campus community’s knowledge, shape attitudes, and build skills to prevent sexual violence before it occurs. One of these courses is GetWIse@Home, an online …