News
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Mental Health Resources for Suicide Prevention Month and Beyond
September is Suicide Prevention Month, which invites each of us to increase our awareness of suicide, challenge stigma, and take action to support mental health on campus—both your own and…
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Having Fun in Recovery
Having fun and experiencing joy in sobriety is fundamental to being able to establish long-lasting recovery. This is because, quite simply, why would you want to maintain a new way…
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Prevent the spread of measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads to others through coughing and sneezing. In particular, travel hubs and public transportation (airports, train stations) are places where measles can more…
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UHS successfully reaccredited for three years
University Health Services received a full three-year reaccreditation as an ambulatory health care center by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
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April is sexual assault awareness month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As many as 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men experience sexual assault before graduation, with higher rates among marginalized groups.…
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Measles cases are on the rise
Measles is highly preventable with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. With spring break just around the corner, it’s important to prepare for any upcoming travel and take the…
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Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips
Expanded campus access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips The University of Wisconsin–Madison provides free access to Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, to UW–Madison students, faculty and staff,…
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It’s Respiratory Virus Season
Upper respiratory viruses are common throughout the winter months. As students have returned to campus, UHS has seen an increase in respiratory illnesses, which includes influenza (flu).
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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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UHS celebrates men’s mental health month
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…