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.

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!

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!

Address

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.