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.

Fentanyl Fact Fridays:🤝Signs and Symptoms of OverdoseYou can save a life - know the signs and respond quickly.Swipe. Lea...
03/20/2026

Fentanyl Fact Fridays:🤝Signs and Symptoms of Overdose
You can save a life - know the signs and respond quickly.
Swipe. Learn. Save a life.

💭 Myth vs. Fact: Ni****ne and Stress
03/18/2026

💭 Myth vs. Fact: Ni****ne and Stress

Think you’ve got a slogan that belongs on a sticker? 👀Our Safer Party Sticker Contest is back!Drop your Safer Party slog...
03/16/2026

Think you’ve got a slogan that belongs on a sticker? 👀
Our Safer Party Sticker Contest is back!
Drop your Safer Party slogan in the comments or DM us—top 3 will be made into stickers and put up for a vote.
Winner gets their sticker printed + a $10 Target gift card 🎯

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: Test before you ingest 🧪Surprise fentanyl is not the vibe.Test strips = more info, safer choices....
03/13/2026

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: Test before you ingest 🧪
Surprise fentanyl is not the vibe.
Test strips = more info, safer choices.
Swipe. Learn. Stay alive.
Fentanyl test strips can be picked up from the Health Promotion office in Granite Pass 159 during our normal business hours.

You’re invited! 🍀✨  Join us for our March Open House to share your healthy sleep habits, discover new ones, and grab som...
03/06/2026

You’re invited! 🍀✨  Join us for our March Open House to share your healthy sleep habits, discover new ones, and grab some Crumbl cookie while you’re at it. 💤🍪

Heading to a festival or concert? Before you go, grab your Festival Overdose Prevention Kit, because the only thing that...
03/06/2026

Heading to a festival or concert? Before you go, grab your Festival Overdose Prevention Kit, because the only thing that should be dropping is the beat 💃🕺🪩
Proof of ticket purchase for upcoming event required on the first 3 days. 🎟️💗 (Kits on the last day are available to everyone on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last).

Need a change of scenery to study or take a break?🌿 Don’t stress! We got you with our Rest and Relaxation campus map. It...
03/02/2026

Need a change of scenery to study or take a break?🌿 Don’t stress! We got you with our Rest and Relaxation campus map. It includes information about noise levels, seating, indoors or outdoors, air conditioning, and hours of operation. Just use the QR code to take you to the map. 🌞🌷

Who says condoms have to be boring? 😉 From different brands to fun textures, colors, flavors, and feels — there’s a lot ...
02/27/2026

Who says condoms have to be boring? 😉 From different brands to fun textures, colors, flavors, and feels — there’s a lot to explore. Try something new and swing by Granite 159 to see what we have in stock!

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: What drugs contain fentanyl? ⚠️Unregulated = unpredictable.Swipe. Learn. Stay alive.
02/27/2026

Fentanyl Fact Fridays: What drugs contain fentanyl? ⚠️
Unregulated = unpredictable.
Swipe. Learn. Stay alive.

Finding your perfect fit never goes out of style 😉  Swing by our tabling Friday (2/27) from 1–3pm Granite Pass and pick-...
02/25/2026

Finding your perfect fit never goes out of style 😉  
Swing by our tabling Friday (2/27) from 1–3pm Granite Pass and pick-up our sticker of the week!

Our Kick the Nic(otine) program lets you exchange vapes, ci******es, ZYN pouches, and more for:💳 a $10 Target gift card📚...
02/24/2026

Our Kick the Nic(otine) program lets you exchange vapes, ci******es, ZYN pouches, and more for:
💳 a $10 Target gift card
📚 quit resources
💛 real support, no pressure

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!

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Merced, CA
95343

Opening Hours

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.