What is a Peer Health Educator?
PHEs are students that are trained on various health issues including colds and flu, first aid, substance use/misuse, sexual health, stress management, etc. They have supplies for minor health concerns, such as bandages, ice packs, common over-the-counter medicines, thermometers, and condoms, and they serve as a resource and referral agent in addressing your health and wellness needs. In addition to serving the health needs of individual students, PHEs plan and implement wellness programs, presentations and outreach initiatives for campus.
For students who are seeking health education and resources from their PHE, know that your conversations with PHEs are private. Unless an individual is a threat to themselves or others, or if a student discloses experiencing sexual assault, PHEs maintain confidentiality.
What supplies can I get from the Peer Health Educators?
Free to Students:
- Band Aids
- Tylenol
- Ibuprofen
- Cough drops
- Condoms
- Allegra/Xyzal
For Purchase:
- ACE Bandages
- Ice Packs (reusable)
- Pregnancy Test Kit
- Emergency contraception
- Thermometer
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Throat lozenges
- Tums
How do I contact my Peer Health Educator?
PHEs hold office hours Sunday-Friday in which students can drop in for health supplies and health discussions. The PHE office is on the first floor of Reeve Union, behind the Student Involvement Desk (Reeve 102B). Just look for the hedgehog! If you have any questions about visiting the PHE office, please reach out to wellness@uwosh.edu.
Fall 2025 PHE Hours
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Monday: 8am-11am, 1pm-8pm
Tuesday: 1pm-8pm
Wednesday: 12pm-1pm, 4pm-8pm
Thursday: 3pm-7pm
Friday: 1pm-5pm
Saturday: Closed
Do PHEs have special training?
PHEs at UW Oshkosh attend of training before the fall semester starts, as well as regular meetings and lectures to stay current with college health. Some of the topics they are trained in include sexual health, cold/flu, stress management, bystander intervention, sleep hygiene, alcohol, and nutrition.
Professors: Don't Cancel Class!
Let the Peer Health Educators speak to your students! If you are planning to be gone to a conference or on vacation, request a presentation from the PHEs. We will present on any health/wellness topic, and can even tailor it to your field of study. PHEs can also come in at the beginning of a regularly-scheduled lecture for a short presentation. Examples include:
- Bystander Intervention
- Stress and Mental Health
- Sleep Hygiene
- Nutrition
- Physical Activity
- Sexual Health
- Consent and Healthy Relationships
- Substance Use
- Digital Wellness
- And more!
Email wellness@uwosh.edu for more info.
