Stories indexed under: University Health Services

Total: 47   RSS feed

• Berquam: Support available for those impacted by Boston bombing April 19, 2013
• Campus offers support after talented student’s death April 11, 2013 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.
• UW-Madison student hospitalized with meningitis April 10, 2013 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.
• Berquam: Be aware of sexual assault information, resources April 10, 2013 Dean of Students Lori Berquam recently emailed students about the importance of sexual assault resources, statistics and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
• Third year’s a charm for Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oct. 9, 2012 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.
• University Health Services receives national accreditation Sept. 17, 2012 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.
• Campus flu shot clinics start Sept. 17 Sept. 13, 2012 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.
• University Health Services awarded grant to prevent suicide Sept. 12, 2012 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.
• Grants to improve health of Wisconsin communities announced July 24, 2012 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.
• UHS offers tips to minimize stress, maximize productivity May 7, 2012 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.
• University Health Services encourages students to “do spring break right” March 15, 2012 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.
• Understanding and managing student stress Dec. 8, 2011 It’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 Dec. 5, 2011 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.
• Campus flu-shot clinics start Sept. 30 Sept. 29, 2011 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.
• UW–Madison receives $23.5 million grant for healthy transformation Sept. 27, 2011 The 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 Sept. 27, 2011 This 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, 2011
• Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community June 23, 2011 Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus.
• UHS to mark 100th birthday with wellness fair, pet therapy, ice cream flavor May 2, 2011 In celebration of 100 years serving the campus as the student health center, University Health Services (UHS) is planning two days of events designed to help students become less stressed and more energized as they prepare for final exams.
• Berquam: Mental health support always available Feb. 26, 2011 UHS, Berquam promote resources for students, faculty and staff who are in need of assistance.