UC Merced Health Promotion

UC Merced Health Promotion The Health Education Representatives for Opportunities to Empower Students (H.E.R.O.E.S.)

are trained student volunteers who educate their peers on various health topics, including sexual health, healthy relationships, nutrition, physical activity, alcohol/tobacco/other drug use, sleep, and stress.

L**e isn’t extra, it’s essential 💧Slide by our tabling on Friday (2/27) from 1-3pm in Granite Pass and pick-up our stick...
02/23/2026

L**e isn’t extra, it’s essential 💧
Slide by our tabling on Friday (2/27) from 1-3pm in Granite Pass and pick-up our sticker of the week!

Us in #2016 btw
02/20/2026

Us in #2016 btw

Condom broke? Missed a pill? Emergency contraception is available on-campus in the Wellness Kiosks and in the Student He...
02/20/2026

Condom broke? Missed a pill? Emergency contraception is available on-campus in the Wellness Kiosks and in the Student Health Center; it is also available over the counter at most pharmacies.
Stop by our tabling on Monday (2/23) from 12-2pm on the Pav Lawn and pick-up our sticker of the week!

Hey Bobcats! Join us for our How To Help a Friend workshop on Wednesday, 2/25 in KL 362 from 3:30-4:30 PM. 🫂We’ll talk a...
02/19/2026

Hey Bobcats! Join us for our How To Help a Friend workshop on Wednesday, 2/25 in KL 362 from 3:30-4:30 PM. 🫂We’ll talk about how to support your friends through emotional challenges while we painting on a canvas. See you there! 💛

Condoms can boost your experience by taking away stress and making more room for pleasure! Before you’re in the heat of ...
02/18/2026

Condoms can boost your experience by taking away stress and making more room for pleasure! Before you’re in the heat of the moment, here are some things to keep in mind.
Stop by our tabling on Friday 2/20 from 1-3pm in Sentinel and pick-up our sticker of the week! 🍄

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: What is fentanyl? 🧠Swipe. Learn. Stay alive.
02/13/2026

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: What is fentanyl? 🧠
Swipe. Learn. Stay alive.

So many options to pick from! Come prepared by knowing how to effectively use your barrier method of choice. Your partne...
02/11/2026

So many options to pick from! Come prepared by knowing how to effectively use your barrier method of choice. Your partner will thank you 😉
Test your condom-use knowledge at our tabling today from 11am-1pm in Glacier and pick-up our sticker of the week!

You’re Invited!🫂 Sweet treats and healthy relationships 🍫🍓 Join us for Health Promotion’s Valentine’s Party Open House!💌
02/10/2026

You’re Invited!🫂 Sweet treats and healthy relationships 🍫🍓 Join us for Health Promotion’s Valentine’s Party Open House!💌

Trying to avoid STIs, pregnancy, and boundary pushers? Try these condom comebacks 🤭!Test your condom-use knowledge at ou...
02/09/2026

Trying to avoid STIs, pregnancy, and boundary pushers? Try these condom comebacks 🤭!
Test your condom-use knowledge at our tabling in Glacier from 11am-1pm this Wednesday (2/11) and pick-up our sticker of the week!

✨ Kick the Nic(otine) ✨Thinking about cutting back or quitting ni****ne? We’ve got you.You can now exchange vapes, ci***...
02/06/2026

✨ Kick the Nic(otine) ✨
Thinking about cutting back or quitting ni****ne? We’ve got you.
You can now exchange vapes, ci******es, ZYN pouches, and similar ni****ne products 💨
✔️ Bring in a product that’s at least ½ full
✔️ Swap it out
✔️ Get a $10 Target gift card + quit resources
One exchange per student, per semester for the gift card; educational quit resources not limited.
Your pace. Your choice. We’re here to help. 💛

Hey Bobcats! Join us for our How To Help a Friend Workshop on Monday in Granite Pass 162 from 1:30-2:30 PM. 🫂 We’ll talk...
02/05/2026

Hey Bobcats! Join us for our How To Help a Friend Workshop on Monday in Granite Pass 162 from 1:30-2:30 PM. 🫂 We’ll talk about how to support your friends through emotional challenges while we enjoy making bracelets. See you there! 💛

There’s no limit to the fun you can have, there’s a barrier method for every occasion 😸!  Learn more at our tabling this...
02/04/2026

There’s no limit to the fun you can have, there’s a barrier method for every occasion 😸!  
Learn more at our tabling this Friday 2/6 from 1pm to 3pm in El Portal and pick-up our sticker of the week!

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Merced, CA
95343

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Our Mission

The mission of the Health Promotion department is to foster a campus community that encourages positive health behaviors supportive of UC Merced students' academic success and well-being during their collegiate experience. This is achieved by using available data and following a primary prevention philosophy in our efforts to provide health education, train student leaders, advocate for change and promote health equity.