This time of year, many respiratory illnesses are starting to spread throughout our campus community. One of these illnesses is pertussis, also known as whooping cough. While the broader Dane County has been monitoring an increase of whooping cough cases since the summer, University Health Services (UHS) has been paying close attention to these trends …
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year’s theme, “Creating Hope Through Action,” calls us to increase our awareness of suicide, challenge stigma, and take action to support mental health on campus. Taking action to support mental health and prevent suicide can look different for everyone. Whether you are looking to grow your knowledge, connect …
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.
Health is not a size and all bodies deserve respect as they are.
Losing someone to suicide creates a unique kind of grief
UW–Madison installed 13 additional boxes, for a total of 25 locations on campus.
Your new environment, activities, and responsibilities could impact your health and wellbeing. Here are a few strategies to set yourself up for a strong start to your college career.
All students play a role in creating a campus culture of support, so students in recovery feel welcome at UW-Madison.
While setting goals for yourself is important, focusing those goals on changing your body can snowball into a form of disordered eating called orthorexia.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is partnering with Wisconsin Voices for Recovery through the Nalox-ZONE Program to provide free access to Nalox-ZONE boxes for students living in University Housing.