The staff othe Health Education Resource Office pose in front of Watkins Memorial Health Center, with "Beakers", a utility vehicle used for events across campus.

Welcome to the Health Education Resource Office

The Health Education Resource Office (HERO) is a source for KU community wellness through partnerships that support innovative approaches toward optimal health while maximizing academic and professional success.

Healthy Hawks Thrive!

Did You Know?

70%
of KU students that drink had 4 or fewer drinks the last time they partied
60%
of KU students have never used tobacco or nicotine delivery products
81%
of KU students used a method to prevent pregnancy the last time they had vaginal intercourse

Upcoming Events

HERO in the News

Where to find free sex positivity, sex education, protection and period products at KU

A sex education crash course focusing on relationships will be available to students at the University of Kansas on Oct. 10. 

SGD joins HERO to provide three Tuesdays worth of inclusive sex education

The Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (SGD) is joining the Health Education Resource Office (HERO) to host a sex education crash course.

Panhellenic council introducing Narcan training, KU sororities included

The Panhellenic council will introduce Narcan training for sororities campus-wide in the upcoming months.

Reproductive Rights: Kansas and the Region in Broader Context

This fall, The Commons will host a series of discussions that highlight the complexities of reproductive justice. The first event will take place at 5:30 p.m.