“Summer” and “swimming” are practically synonymous in a state that boasts more than 15,000 lakes. While swimming and other water recreation is a great way to enjoy the summer months, it is important to recognize …
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First in their family: Supporting UW–Madison’s first-generation students
Being the first person in one’s family to attend college is a badge of honor, yet many first-generation college students may find themselves balancing the pride of pursuing higher education with a unique set of …
Coming up empty: Food insecure students face more than just hunger
Think about when you are hungry: You may feel light-headed, sluggish, or have difficulty focusing. What would it be like to feel hunger and have to attend class, work part-time, and study for an exam? …
Telehealth Contraception
Telehealth contraception visits allow patients to complete a health history form in MyUHS and schedule a 30-minute phone call with a Gynecology provider or nurse.
Informed consent for gender-affirming care
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 …
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 …
Adeno-what?
Adenoviruses are a group of common viruses that cause a range of illnesses. People with weakened immune systems are more likely to get very sick from an adenovirus infection, so if you are immunocompromised and …
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 …
Stalking: The difference between healthy behavior and harassment
January is Stalking Awareness Month, and Andrea Lawson, interim director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services, says students who experience stalking may not self-identify as victims but struggle with how to label their experience. …