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Wisconsin university students call for health vending machine

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April 20, 2026

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The Student Senate at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has approved a proposal to install a health and wellness vending machine on campus, according to a report in the student newspaper The Spectator.

The measure calls for a machine stocked with over-the-counter medications and health products, including pain relievers, allergy treatments, hydrocortisone cream, Narcan, pregnancy tests and emergency contraception.

The proposal received broad support, passing by a 24-1-2 vote. Advocates argue the vending machine would offer a discreet and readily available option for students seeking common health products, particularly outside traditional pharmacy hours.