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Wellness Kiosk

Norris Center, Underground

Northwestern’s Wellness Kiosk is located on the underground level of Norris University Center and provides students free access to essential health, wellness and personal care products. The kiosk is consistent with the goals of the Illinois Public Higher Education Act (110 ILCS 167/1 et seq.) and with best practices across Illinois higher education institutions by expanding access to essential health resources and supporting student well-being.

The kiosk is a project by the Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) and Norris University Center, in partnership with Sexual Health & Assault Peer Educations (SHAPE) and Associated Student Government (ASG). All enrolled Northwestern students can access products by scanning their Wildcard. Products are free of charge and transaction data is used only to prevent overuse of products.

While these supplies are also available in other spaces at Northwestern, the kiosk offers them in a centrally located campus building with extended hours. This is especially important for emergency contraception, which is most effective when taken as soon as possible.

How to Use the Wellness Kiosk

There are two ways to access products in the kiosk.
  1. Scan your Wildcard
    • Locate the barcode on the back of your Wildcard
    • Position the barcode to line up with the red scanner light
    • Once card is accepted, use touch screen to type in product number
    • Select check out
  2. Type in your ID number
    • Use the touch screen to type your ID number into the machine
    • Once ID is accepted, use touch screen to type in product number
    • Select check out

What's Available in the Wellness Kiosk

Note: Students can receive one dose of emergency contraception per day, one box of Narcan per day, and up to five units of the other products each day.  

External Condoms

Atlas Lubricated External Condom

1 Lubricated latex external condom. Standard size.

Back of packaging language: 1 lubricated latex condom. When used properly, condoms are intended to prevent pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections, though they cannot eliminate risk. CAUTION: this product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions. Before using, please see directions for use.

Atlas Ultra Thin External Condom

1 lubricated external condom. Standard size. Extra sensitive.

Back of packaging language: 1 lubricated latex condom. When used properly, condoms are intended to prevent pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections, though they cannot eliminate risk. CAUTION: this product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions. Before using, please see directions for use.

Trustex Assorted Flavors Condoms

1 lubricated latex flavored condom. Flavors include: strawberry, vanilla ice cream, banana, grape, mint, chocolate, and cola.

Back of packaging language: 1 lubricated flavored latex condom. When used properly, condoms are intended to prevent pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections, though they cannot eliminate risk. CAUTION: this product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions. Before using, please see directions for use. https://www.globalprotection.com/shop/l8050c-trustex-assorted-flavors-condoms-case-of-1000-6507?category=357#attribute_values=78

SKYN® Condom

1 lubricated polyisoprene condom, free of natural rubber latex. 

Lifestyles Non-lubricated Latex Condom

1 non-lubricated latex condom.

Atlas Extra Large Condom

1 lubricated latex external condom, extra large size. 

MyONE® Snug Condoms Sampler

Each kit comes with 3 different sized condom samples from MYONE® Snug range - all sizes that are snugger and shorter than regular condoms. 

Lubricant

ONE® Oasis® Lubricant 3ml Sachet

1 3ml water-based lubricant sachet

  • ONE® Oasis® is a gentle and hydrating water-based lubricant. Lightweight, mess-free, and non-staining.
  • Compatible with latex, nitrile, and polyisoprene condoms.
  • Ingredients: Water, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate.

überlube premium lubricant

1 2ml silicone-based lubricant foil

überlube is silicone with a trace of vitamin E to improve the finish and leave a smooth sensation.  There are only 4 ingredients:

  • Dimethicone
  • Dimethiconol
  • Cyclomethicone
  • Tocopheryl Acetate (also known as Vitamin E)

All überlube ingredients are free of gluten, glycerin, alcohol, parabens, scents and flavors. 

Menstrual Products

Viv tampon

1 Viv regular absorbency organic cotton tampon with BPA-free applicator

Naturelle maxipads

1 Naturelle maxi regular absorbency menstrual pad.

Narcan

2 single dose nasal spray devices

Naloxone, the active ingredient in NARCAN® Nasal Spray, competes with opioids to bind with the same receptors in the brain, reversing the effects of an opioid overdose in 2 to 3 minutes.

For more information, visit https://narcan.com/en/

Emergency Contraception

Product details: Plan B One Step levonorgestrel 1.5mg

Active ingredient Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg

Purpose Emergency contraceptive

Use For women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control)

Warnings

Allergy alert

Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to levonorgestrel

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) alert

This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs

Do not use

  • If you are already pregnant (because it will not work)
  • For regular birth control

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking efavirenz (HIV medication) or rifampin (tuberculosis treatment) or medication for seizures (epilepsy). These medications may reduce the effectiveness of levonorgestrel.

When using this product you may have

  • Menstrual changes
  • Tiredness
  • Breast pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Lower stomach (abdominal) pain
  • Dizziness

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Directions

  • Take as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it the better it will work.
  • If you vomit within 2 hours after taking the medication, call a healthcare professional to find out if you should repeat the dose.
Other information
  • Read the instructions, warnings and enclosed product leaflet before use
  • Do not use if carton is open or tear strip is removed or blister seal is broken or missing
  • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, potato starch, talc

Questions?

Call 1-800-330-1271 or visit www.PlanBOneStep.com                                                                                  

Distributed by:
Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC. (FCH)
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

One Step OTC Pregnancy Test

1 midstream pregnancy test

The Aim MidStream Professional OTC pregnancy test is a fast, convenient, safe, proven method for the early detection of pregnancy. The test can be quickly performed at any time pregnancy is suspected. Highly sensitive, the Aim MidStream Professional OTC test can detect pregnancy as early as one day after a missed period or approximately one week (8-12 days) after the moment of conception.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if something is out of stock in the machine? 

Why do I need to swipe my Wildcard?

  • To prevent misuse of the machine, the Wildcard swipe limits access to products available to Northwestern users. Students can receive one dose of emergency contraception per day, one box of Narcan per day, and up to five units of the other products each day.  
  • Data from the Wildcard swipe is stored in an encrypted database whose only purpose is to prevent users from obtaining additional products once they have reached their daily unit limit. 

Resources & Support

Accessing Products Elsewhere

The Wellness Kiosk is just one of many resources where you can find these products. CSAW provides free safer sex supplies, including emergency contraception, internal and external condoms, lube, dental dams, and more during business hours at our sexual health wall on the third floor of Searle Hall at 633 Emerson St. CSAW also offers free safer sex supplies in the Northwestern Medicine Student Health waiting room on the first floor of Searle Hall.

Safer sex supplies can also be found in the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center and the Women’s Center. Emergency contraception can also be accessed by utilizing the SHAPE Plan B Hotline free delivery service.

Students Who Need Support

Center for Student Advocacy and Support

CSAW understands that crisis situations can emerge at any moment. Whether it involves interpersonal violence, alcohol, other substances, or other physical and mental wellness needs—CSAW is committed to connecting students with the information and resources they need to ensure their safety and the safety of others. Here, you can find information around crisis resources and support services, reporting options, steps to follow during alcohol and fentanyl emergencies, and more. For support from CSAW staff, our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff are available to meet by appointment, and if additional supports are needed, we can help connect you with the most appropriate office. Visit this page to find a list of resources.

NUhelp

NUhelp serves as a guide to Northwestern's wellness, safet and crisis resources. Not sure where to start? Download the NUhelp roadmap for an overview.

Other Resources