Recent research shows an increase in e-cigarette usage among young adults Research from incoming first year students indicates that 21.70 percent of students in 2018 have used an e-cigarette in the past two weeks, an …
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STI testing: Find out for free
If you are sexually active, getting regularly tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an important part of your overall health. Many STIs don’t cause any symptoms so getting tested is the only way to …
Schedule your travel clinic appointments now!
Traveling abroad for spring break or during the summer? Book your Travel Clinic appointment now! Other reminders: Check out Travel Clinic page and determine which kind of travel appointment you need. Schedule your appointment on MyUHS at least …
New online suicide prevention training available to students
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college students nationwide, but it can be prevented. A new interactive 90-minute, online suicide prevention training program for UW-Madison students prepares students to support their peers’ …
UHS recognizes Black History Month
Black History Month University Health Services celebrates Black History Month and the accomplishments and contributions that Black students, staff, and faculty have made and continue to make across our campus. We honor the strengths and resilience of the …
Welcome Back to Campus!
Welcome back, students! We hope you enjoyed your winter break. University Health Services (UHS) is here to support your health and well-being. Here are a few reminders to help get your semester off to a …
Sustainability on Campus
You can’t spell “sustainable” without ‘usta’. See what happened there? I threw out letters, and it made no sense. If I had reused some of the other letters instead of wasting them, maybe that would …
Traveling abroad? What you need to know
In the past year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has seen an increase in the number of measles cases in the United States. According to the CDC, almost all U.S. measles cases …
Sleep is an amazing thing.
It helps you perform better on exams and improves concentration and energy levels. Rest helps your body fight off infections and can improve your mood and reduce anxiety and stress. Sleep keeps your body feeling …
Traveler’s Checklist
There’s a lot to think about when you’re preparing to travel to a different country. When you’re planning what to take on your trip, don’t forget to pack a Travelers’ Health Kit in your luggage. …