WMU Health Promotion and Education

The Office of Health Promotion and Education is partnering with Kalamazoo County Health Department to bring free STI testing to campus! Stop by the tablers in the Student Center tomorrow 4/14 2-4 PM to drop in for testing, no appointment needed.
If you're wondering, testing will be point-of-care finger poke tests in a private space performed by medical professionals from the Health Department. You can also bring your sexual health questions for our peer health educators!

Come make signs for the Take Back the Night march!

Our Peer Health Educator application is now open! If you have any questions, stop by our office on the upper level of Sindecuse Health Center.

Attention all yoga enthusiasts! In honor of Take Back the Night, the Office of Health Promotion and Education will be hosting Trauma informed Yoga facilitated by Kat Owen’s. Come center your mind and body in a safe, trauma-informed space. Bring a sweater or blanket and your personal yoga mat if available. Pre registration is encouraged.

Take Back the Night presents Cats Against Catcalls at the Kzoo Cat Cafe and Rescue! This is a workshop to raise awareness about catcalling, well enjoying the company of some cuddly furry friends.
Pre-registration is required! Closes today 4/6 at 5pm!

Take Back the Night presents Zines for change! This is a collaborative workshop where students will learn about how sexual violence affects our community and develop prevention strategies that will be complied into a zine to inspire change. Join us tonight April 6th from 5:30-7:30 at Waldo library room 1070!

In honor or Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Office of Health Promotion and Education will be hosting Take Back the Night. This event provides a safe space for survivors and their supporters to share stories, participate in a community art project and learn about community and campus resources.

You can find more information about the event and related activities in the link in our bio.

Rosalynn Carter spent her life Breaking Stigma, Advocating for Mental Care. 
Her voice changed Policies. 
Her compassion changed lives.
 

HPE will be hosting pop-up events across campus for you to meet our awesome peer educators and get your questions answered! We’ll be hosting pop-ups through the end of March and into April, so don’t miss your chance!

Dorothea Dix was a pioneer of mental health reform who challenged injustice and fought for humane treatment. Her efforts transformed care systems and gave a voice to those often ignored.

Her legacy reminds us that real change begins with awareness and compassion.

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