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Health Promotion


diabetes finger testAlmost everyone knows someone who has diabetes. An estimated 20.8 million people in the United States—7.0 percent of the population—have diabetes, a serious, lifelong condition. Of those, 14.6 million have been diagnosed, and 6.2 million have not yet been diagnosed. In 2005, about 1.5 million people aged 20 or older were diagnosed with diabetes.


When a baby's on the way, moms-to-be are often overwhelmed by advice and warnings from family, friends and even strangers.  But perhaps the most important advice is to stay as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy. photo of pregant (belly) woman


Available thru SHAQ

Note:  Sales of pedometers will "pause" in the period between June 13-24, so you are welcome to send a message to the SHAQ email account about products that you want to buy, in the knowledge that you will hear back from the person who manages this activity (Ashley) starting on June 24th.

The Student Health Advisory Quorum (SHAQ), a registered student group


What is UHELP?

uhelp logo and missionUHELP stands for the University Health Education Leadership Program. UHELP is a program which gives student volunteers (peer health educators) an opportunity to develop leadership, facilitation, and communication skills.


  • Are you a new or returning student that wants to gain leadership experience?
  • Do you care about student health concerns?
  • Are you interested in public health?
  • Do you plan on attending a post-graduate program or medical school?

If so, SHAQ might be just what you are looking for!


Available through SHAQ!

Note:  Sales of bike safety gear will "pause" in the period between June 13-24, so you are welcome to send a message to the SHAQ email account about products that you want to buy, in the knowledge that you will hear back from the person who manages this activity (Ashley) starting on June 24th.


Condom Club members enjoy an inexpensive way to purchase condoms. Members purchase a membership card for $10. The card is good for 55 male condoms. Each time the card is presented in the Wellness Resource Center, the member can obtain the number of condoms they want.

In addition to the 50 male condoms that they receive by using the card, members receive a starter pack when they join.


Hours: The WRC is open from 9am-4:30pm,  Mon.-Fri.
Location: Hall Health Center Health Promotion Dept., just to your right of the main entrance.

The WRC contains a vast collection of educational materials, including brochures on a wide variety of health-related topics.  It is a great place to find out information about a health concern or meet with a health educator for a one-on-one consult.


"Tobacco Talk" is an expanded program to help UW students, UW employees, and patients of Hall Health Center stop using tobacco products.

Tobacco Talk brochure


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