Tag University Health Services
Statewide poll demonstrates overwhelming support for healthy choices
Transform Wisconsin today released findings of a statewide public opinion poll on attitudes toward healthy living and disease prevention. The survey of 600 likely voters in Wisconsin was conducted from Aug. 1-3 by Public Opinion Strategies. Read More
Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing
The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty… Read More
Campus offers support after talented student’s death
University Health Services and the Division of Student Life are offering support to all students affected by the loss of UW–Madison senior Henry Mackaman. Read More
UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis
UW-Madison has confirmed that a student has been hospitalized with meningococcal disease. Additional details are not immediately available out of respect for the medical privacy of the student and the student's family. Read More
Annual Wellness Expo raises awareness and funds for charity
The Wisconsin Wellness Expo, an annual event celebrating healthy lifestyle choices, is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at UW–Madison's Southeast Recreational Facility, commonly known as the SERF. Read More
Short walks offer exercise benefit, change of scenery
Some campus walkers might balk at climbing Bascom Hill, but Mary Johansen tries to do it at least five times a day. Read More
Third year’s a charm for Madison Initiative for Undergraduates
WisCEL is one of the major success stories of the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU). As the University of Wisconsin–Madison spotlights practices increasing educational innovation on campus, the release of the third-year MIU progress report shows the impact of this targeted funding on high-impact practices across campus. Read More
University Health Services receives national accreditation
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has once again been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). UHS was reaccredited for three years, the maximum level offered. Read More
Campus flu shot clinics start Sept. 17
University Health Services (UHS) will again offer seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff. Just like last year, student flu shot clinics will be held at separate locations and dates from UW-employee clinics. Read More
University Health Services awarded grant to prevent suicide
University Health Services has been awarded a three-year Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant of $306,000 by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), UHS Executive Director Sarah Van Orman announced today. Read More
Grants to improve health of Wisconsin communities announced
The Transform Wisconsin Coalition today announced that 30 communities around the state are being awarded Transform Wisconsin grants in an effort to create healthier places to live, work and play. Read More
UHS offers tips to minimize stress, maximize productivity
While a relief for many students after 15 long weeks, the end of the semester also brings with it a flurry of exams, papers, presentations, and project deadlines. Read More
Wisconsin coalitions encouraged to apply for community transformation grants
The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources today announced that communities across the state can apply for grants to create healthier places to live, work and play through the Transform Wisconsin Fund. The fund will competitively award community grants to more than 30 nonprofit organizations or local governments across the state. Read More
University Health Services encourages students to “do spring break right”
Whether surfing or skiing, volunteering or relaxing, or visiting with family and friends, visions of spring break are on the minds of UW–Madison students. Read More
Understanding and managing student stress
It’s that time of year. Libraries and coffee shops are packed with students. And they seem to carry a tired and vacant look. Read More
UHS offers healthier ways to give it the old college try during final exams
University of Wisconsin–Madison students are preparing to do what college students have done for years as they face final exams and looming project deadlines - load up on caffeine and pull all-nighters. Read More
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will once again offer free seasonal influenza immunizations (flu shots) for all registered students, faculty and staff. Read More
Employee flu shot clinics start Oct. 3
This year’s employee flu shot clinics will start Oct. 3 and will run into mid-November. Read More