Comprehensive Health Education and Resources for Individuals and Communities

The LiveWell Health Education Program provides the UW community with credible, evidence-informed health and wellness information aimed at enhancing essential life skills, fostering decision-making, and promoting self and community well-being. LiveWell professional staff and Peer Health Educators (PHEs) deliver health education programming through a variety of formats including: dynamic content on social media, informative print & digital materials, interactive workshops, engaging campus events, and an insightful eMagazine.

Peer Health Education and Student Services

LiveWell Peer Health Educators (PHEs) are highly trained UW students and essential facilitators of LiveWell’s Health Education Program. PHEs educate and build community with their peers on various health and wellness topics. For contact information and more, visit Peer Health Education. The following services and resources are offered to support student needs:

• 1-1 appointments and Alcohol & Other Drug consults
• Peer Wellness Coaching and Peer Groups
• Confidential Advocacy and Suicide Intervention Program
• Student Needs Navigation and Peer Health Education workshops

Women's Health Education and Autonomy

Empowering women everyday with health education & resources is a core focus of modern wellness initiatives. At HER, our mission is to empower every single woman with the education and resources to reclaim HER bodily autonomy. You are encouraged to spread the word, spread your knowledge, and educate yourself, your friends, sisters, & your daughters now. Key resources include:

• Abortion Resources
• Emergency Contraception
• Mental Health and Abuse Resources
• The “Normal” Female Reproductive Cycle

Community Health Initiatives and Coaching

Healthier Texas is a nonprofit working to reduce the risk of preventable diseases by empowering Texans to live healthier lives through connection, education, and action. Together we will build healthier communities—Together we thrive! We encourage you to utilize our health education materials as a resource and as personal support throughout your health journey. This includes Nutrition Education Videos and General Education Materials.

As one participant, Rachel P., noted: "Healthier Texas and its free Health Coaching program has been great for me!" This service helps to have someone in your corner to provide support and accountability through regular meetings to celebrate 'wins' and discuss short-term health goals. It is a positive thing all around, helping people stay on track and, in some cases, stay off of medicine.

State Mandated Health Education Curriculum

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) now requires students in the class of 2025 and beyond to complete a 1.0 health education graduation requirement. MSDE designates mandated content for Health Education A and Health Education B through the MSDE Health Education Curriculum Framework. Health education content includes data and resources for various populations across units, including LGBTQ+ community members. Families may only opt-out of the family life and human sexuality unit in compliance with state law.

Summary of Educational Resources and Formats

To better understand the scope of available health education, the following table summarizes key delivery methods and topics: