Tag University Health Services
Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing
April 19, 2013The following is a statement from Dean of Students Lori Berquam, posted on Friday, April 19: “We know that for many of our students, faculty…
Campus offers support after talented student’s death
April 11, 2013University Health Services and the Division of Student Life are offering support to all students affected by the loss of UW–Madison senior Henry Mackaman.
UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis
April 10, 2013UW-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.
Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources
April 10, 2013Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Annual Wellness Expo raises awareness and funds for charity
April 1, 2013The 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.
Short walks offer exercise benefit, change of scenery
October 25, 2012Some campus walkers might balk at climbing Bascom Hill, but Mary Johansen tries to do it at least five times a day.
Third year’s a charm for Madison Initiative for Undergraduates
October 9, 2012WisCEL 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.
University Health Services receives national accreditation
September 17, 2012University 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.
Campus flu shot clinics start Sept. 17
September 13, 2012University 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.
University Health Services awarded grant to prevent suicide
September 12, 2012University 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.
Grants to improve health of Wisconsin communities announced
July 24, 2012The 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.
UHS offers tips to minimize stress, maximize productivity
May 7, 2012While 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.
Wisconsin coalitions encouraged to apply for community transformation grants
May 1, 2012The 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.
University Health Services encourages students to “do spring break right”
March 15, 2012Whether surfing or skiing, volunteering or relaxing, or visiting with family and friends, visions of spring break are on the minds of UW–Madison students.
Understanding and managing student stress
December 8, 2011It’s that time of year. Libraries and coffee shops are packed with students. And they seem to carry a tired and vacant look.
UHS offers healthier ways to give it the old college try during final exams
December 5, 2011University 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.
Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30
September 29, 2011University 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.
UW–Madison receives $23.5 million grant for healthy transformation
September 27, 2011The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, a unit of University Health Services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, announced today (Sept. 27) that it has received a $23.5 million federal grant to make it easier for Wisconsin residents to be and stay healthy.
Employee flu shot clinics start Oct. 3
September 27, 2011This year’s employee flu shot clinics will start Oct. 3 and will run into mid-November.
UHS seeks $23.5 million in public health funding
July 18, 2011The Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources, a unit of University Health Services (UHS) at UW–Madison, has submitted a grant application to the…