If you need over-the-counter medications, contraceptives, or personal care products on campus, you can simply go to the vending machines in the Harding-Mott University Center and no longer need to run a drug store.
The University of Michigan-Flint installed health and wellness vending machines on the second floor of UCEN after recommendations from UM’s Reproductive Rights Task Force and input from student leaders. Similar machines will be installed at campuses in Ann Arbor and Dearborn.
“Wellness vending machines increase access to health care products and reduce barriers by allowing students to access health care products anytime on campus,” said UM-Flint Senior Director of Student Health and Wellness. says Lisa Sankrant. “Many students report difficulty finding time for self-care, so increasing access to health and wellness products can reduce the stress of untimely health issues and allow over-the-counter medications to be taken off campus.” It saves you time searching.”
Products include toothpaste and toothbrushes, GasX, Advil, Tylenol, Dramamine, Benadryl, Claritin, triple antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, deodorant, bandages, Tums, cough medicine, eye drops, chopsticks, and COVID-19 rapid These include antigen tests, condoms, and naloxone nasal spray. injection. When emergency contraceptives to prevent pregnancy become available, they will be added to vending machines at a subsidized rate.
Vending machines are intended to increase access to affordable health and wellness products, especially items that may be needed discreetly, urgently, or after hours.
“Wellness vending machines provide privacy when purchasing sensitive items that students may be hesitant to purchase in-store,” Sankrant said. “We hope that vending machines will make you feel more comfortable and less anxious about purchasing because there are no other people involved when accessing products through a vending machine. You don’t have to worry about doing it or being judged for your purchases.”
University Health Services and Wolverine Wellness brought machines to three campuses. UHS Pharmacy offers some medications at machine-low prices, and naloxone is provided free of charge by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As additional machines are added, a list of installation locations will be available on his UHS website.
