We offer a variety of programs for student, faculty, and staff well-being.
Many different locations on campus provide free condoms. Or, fill out a form and get them delivered to your on-campus address.
Our peer educators can't wait to connect with you about nutrition, sexual health, and other general wellness topics like stress and sleep.
In addition to the Campus Health Center, we offer free and confidential STI testing for students each during the school year.
September 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
This panel explores the �Our Shared Sacred Story� project (Orbis Books, 2025) by examining the possibilities, challenges, and limitations of collaboratively retelling diverse religious narratives and...
September 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...
September 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come and visit the beautiful plant collection located in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse! We are located on the second floor of the Kindschi Hall of Science, room 2241. There will be some...
September 24, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU's Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2026-2027 academic year. Our...
September 28, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Get to know your fellow Lakers from across different religious, secular, and spiritual identities and traditions over a free dinner and intentional conversation. This is a space of deep listening,...
CDC estimates that as many as 41 million Americans get sick from the flu each season, resulting in up to 26 million medical visits and 710,000 hospitalizations every year. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.
Oct 3, 2025
Hazing shows up in a lot of movies, TV shows, and usually as wild, over-the-top scenes that get laughs or create drama. But what happens on screen isnt always what happens on a real-life campus. Hazing is more than just a storyline. Its a public health
Sep 23, 2025
Welcome Back, Lakers! The start of a new semester is always full of energy. We are starting new classes, connecting or reconnecting with friends, and settling in to all the opportunities GVSU has to offer. While it is exciting to find our rhythm at the
Sep 16, 2025
This year's 2025 Men's Health Month theme is centered on closing the Empathy Gap in men's health through advocacy, awareness, and action.
Jun 3, 2025
May Is #SexEdForAll Month! Join us as we celebrate May as Sex Ed for All Month and voice our commitment to a world where all young people no matter who they are or where they live get the sex education they deserve.
May 1, 2025
Grand Valley has a dedicated webpage to help Lakers navigate executive orders and other federal actions that could affect higher education or members of the GVSU community.
To learn more about the University resources available to you, visit the Division of People, Equity, and Culture's website.
View resources related to recent executive orders
The Center for Health and Well-being is a department in the Division of Student Affairs at Grand Valley State University. Check out the Laker Weekly Newsletter for up to date information on campus events and programming!
