University Health Services (UHS) uses what is known as an informed consent model for care related to gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). Informed consent is an evidence-based model of providing care that is used in healthcare agencies …
Kelsey Anderson
Dangerous wind chills ahead — Take extra measures to stay safe
Pay attention to the wind chill, as this puts you at greater risk for frostbite and/or hypothermia.
Student volunteering could have health benefits
Time spent volunteering on campus or in the community can impact students’ overall mental and emotional health, a 2015 study shows. The study found that students who volunteered up to 10 hours each week were …
UHS services available in Spanish
University Health Services is proud to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. We recognize and honor the enduring contributions and importance of Latinx students to our campus. We honor the many heritages and cultures of students from or with …
Healthy democracy: How voting impacts well-being
Factors that facilitate social environments and health are varied and span far beyond medical care. Politics has a hand in most factors in one way or another. “Nearly everything we experience is touched by government,” …
“Secret” Self-Care Spaces
Between schoolwork, jobs, extra-curricular activities and social life, it can be hard to find time to check in with your mind and body. Throughout your week, it’s important to take mental breaks, whether you want …
UW-Madison Mental Health Task Force Report
In February 2019, Vice Chancellor Lori Reesor and former Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf commissioned a Mental Health Task Force to address concerns from students, faculty, and staff about the wellbeing of University of Wisconsin-Madison students. The task force …
Tips for soaking up some vitamin “me” this summer
Summer break is the time to recuperate after months of hard work and focus. Whether it’s your first summer staying in Madison, or your last, this city provides a never-ending supply of ways to soak …
Ticks and mosquitoes and bees? Oh my!
Your guide to the summer’s most unwanted pesky pests While these bugs play crucial roles in the stability and development of our ecosystems, they can occasionally pose threats to our health when coming in contact …
Learn about the UW-Madison Student Health Insurance Plan
Need health insurance? Not sure? Q: Who needs health insurance? A: Everyone. Unexpected accidents and illnesses occur and students without comprehensive insurance are more likely to drop out of school for financial or health-related reasons. Q: …