Tummy issues? It’s not just you.
This time of year, acute gastroenteritis – an infectious illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea – is common.
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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 …
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.