Protecting the health and safety of those we live, learn and work with is paramount at UW–Madison. With increasing reports of highly infectious diseases in the United States and on college campuses, UW–Madison has introduced a new policy that requires students …
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Measles Vaccine Clinics for Students and Staff
Read this message in: Español / Spanish | Hmoob / Hmong | བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan | 中文 / Chinese | नेपाली / Nepali To our campus community: As we continue to work with public health officials to monitor the …
Updates on the UW–Madison measles case
To the campus community, The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to the health of the campus community. Since we notified campus on Monday about a positive measles case in a UW–Madison student, campus teams have …
UW–Madison measles case
Update: Since sharing this message, additional exposure locations have been identified. Check the PHMDC website for the most up-to-date location information. Read this message in: Español / Spanish Hmoob / Hmong བོད་ཡིག / Tibetan 中文 …
Need health insurance? Not sure? Read more about SHIP.
Who needs health insurance? Everyone! Unfortunately, unexpected accidents and illnesses do occur and students without comprehensive insurance are more likely to drop out of school for financial or health-related reasons. What about University Health Services? …
What is the difference between viral and bacterial meningitis?
With recent cases of viral meningitis on campus, UHS would like to share information on the difference between viral meningitis and bacterial meningitis. It’s very important for anyone with meningitis symptoms—including a severe headache, rash, …
ASK your way through finals: Three steps to stress less
No time brings stress and anxiety quite like exam season. With classes, projects, and deadlines piling up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Having a strong support system and knowing how to use that support is …
Results from the 2025 Healthy Minds Survey
The Healthy Minds Survey provides important data on the intersection of mental health and student success to better understand students’ mental health needs and the issues that impact them. The 2025 Healthy Minds Survey marks …
Viral Respiratory Illness Season and Meningitis Awareness
As we move into viral respiratory illness season, we want to provide important health reminders, including when to seek care. We are seeing an increase in viral illnesses on campus, including more reported cases of …
Understanding the “Red Zone”: A Q&A with Sam Bowen, Assistant Director of Violence Prevention
We asked Sam Bowen, Assistant Director of Violence Prevention, six questions about the “Red Zone,” a time when students may face a higher risk of sexual assault on campus. What is the “Red Zone”? “The …