October 8-14, 2018 is National Coming Out Week, and UHS is celebrating along with Spectrum Center and others in U-M Student Life. Check out Spectrum Center’s calendar of events happening on campus.
We encourage our LGBTQ+ patients to discuss your sexual orientation and gender identity - and how you think they may influence your health and well-being - with your health care provider.
What is the status of mumps on campus? Four students at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus were diagnosed with mumps in October 2018.
Why is mumps a concern? Mumps generally causes mild symptoms in people who are immunized. Symptoms usually go away on their own, however mumps is fairly easily transmitted and some people experience complications.
U-M students with Blue Cross Complete Healthy Michigan Medicaid can now use their insurance plan at UHS.
Find out when UHS is open, and what to do when it's not.
A parent or legal guardian must give consent in order for U-M students who are minors (under age 18) to receive health care services at University Health Service (UHS).
A parent or legal guardian should complete this form. (You may use free Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the form.)
You can dispose of unused and unwanted medications at UHS with the MedSafe take-back program. Available when UHS is open, no need to speak to anyone to deposit medications.
Here's how to care for yourself if you're sick.
A sensitive examination or procedure involves the genitalia or rectum (regardless of gender) or female breast. Additionally, patients may find certain exams or procedures stressful or distressing due to mental health needs, neurodevelopment issues, or cultural or religious reasons — chaperones may be requested or provided for these situations as well.
UHS values the safety and dignity of our patients. As part of our commitment to creating a respectful, comfortable environment, we provide chaperones during Sensitive Exams or Procedures, as well as upon request.
All institutions of higher education are required by federal law to conduct a biennial review of campus alcohol and other drug programs and policies.