University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: News

Nalox-ZONE Boxes Installed in University Housing

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.

University Health Services Named A Best College Health Service By Princeton Review

UHS was previously recognized by Princeton Review as the best college health service in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

What you should know about mpox

The risk of monkeypox remains low but members of the campus community should familiarize themselves with the symptoms, monitor their health, and avoid skin-to-skin contact with others who have a rash or skin sores.

Hormone Replacement Therapy at University Health Services (UHS)

UHS provides gender affirming care, one of these services include Hormone Replacement Treatment.

UW Police, UHS Mental Health Services partner to help students in crisis

Several UHS mental health clinicians will work in teams of two and rotate accompanying UWPD on calls regarding student mental health crisis.

Statement in response to UW-Madison History Project

Statement from UHS Director, Jake Baggot: On Monday, UW-Madison’s Public History Project will release a blog post written by History graduate student Ezra Gerard. It is titled Gay Purge: The Persecution of Homosexual Students at the University of Wisconsin, Madison 1962-1963 (attached) and details the history of the second “gay purge” at UW-Madison. This topic …

Support program available for students in addiction recovery

Badger Recovery strives to provide a safe environment that empowers students to stay on track with their recovery to help achieve academic and personal goals.

Chlamydia and gonorrhea self-screen options available

UHS offers chlamydia and gonorrhea self-screen options for students who may not feel comfortable discussing their sexual health with a provider.

Rising rates of e-cigarette usage

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 increase of 33.95 percent since 2017, and an increase of 486.49 percent since 2016. The usage of cigarettes has declined …

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 know. All STIs are treatable and many are curable. No-cost screening, diagnosis, and treatment for most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) …