Wellness Vending Machines
Case Western Reserve and University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) have placed new wellness vending machines in a variety of campus locations to promote the health of our campus community. The machines are intended to increase access to affordable health and wellness products, particularly items that may be needed discreetly, urgently, or after hours.
Beginning in August 2024, the number of free items a student can receive will be limited according to the chart below. After a student’s free item allocation has been used, items continue to be available for purchase.
| Item | Free Allocation* | Cost to Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Reproductive Health | ||
| Generic Levonorgestrel 1.5mg (1ct) | 1 Free per week | $4.00 |
| Early detection pregnancy test | 1 Free per week | $12.00 |
| Condoms (Male)- large 3 pack | Always free | $4.00 |
| Condoms (Male)- standard size 3 pack | Always free | $4.00 |
| Regular Feminine Hygiene Pads (3 ct) | Always free | $0 |
| Tampons 3 ct | Always free | $0 |
| Urinary Pain Relief (12 ct) | 1 Free per week | $7.00 |
| KY Jelly Personal Lubricant 4 oz | 1 Free per week | $4.00 |
| Illness | ||
| COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Kit 1 ct | 2 Free per week | $6.00* |
| KN95 Masks 2 ct | 1 Free per week | $2.00* |
| Ibuprofen tablets 4 ct | 1 Free per week | $3.00 |
| Acetaminophen 6 ct | 1 Free per week | $3.00 |
| Digital Thermometer | 1 Free per week | $4.00 |
| Cough Drops 16 ct | 1 Free per week | $5.00 |
| Liquid IV Electrolyte drink 6 ct | 1 Free per week | $13.00 |
| PeptoBismol, chewables | 1 Free per week | $8.00 |
| Antacid Chew 12ct | 1 Free per week | $8.00 |
| Saline Nasal Spray 1.5 fl oz | 1 Free per week | $4.00 |
| Injury/First Aid | ||
| Hydrocortisone Cream 1 oz | 1 Free per week | $4.00 |
| Triple Antibiotic Ointment 1 oz | 1 Free per week | $8.00 |
| First Aid Kit 12 piece | 1 Free per week | $5.00 |
*Free allocations are available for CWRU students only, but faculty and staff will receive two free allocations of COVID-19 rapid antigen kits per week and 1 free KN95 mask per week.
Vending Machine Locations
- Health Education Campus- 3rd floor
- Tinkham Veale University Center- 1st floor by Information desk
- Wade Commons- by vending area
- Fribley Commons- entrance to building
- Sears Library 3rd floor- by WePa machine
View map of machine locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals who use the machines will be asked to enter a phone number before the machine can dispense an item. This phone number will be used to determine if individuals have a free allocation of that item available. Phone numbers are encrypted and stored by Longview International Technology Solutions Inc. (LTS), our vending supplier, for 7 days and then are purged from the system.
LTS will not share phone numbers or individual purchase information with CWRU, University Health & Counseling Services or any other outside entity. Please note that phone numbers were chosen, rather than email or student ID, to help protect student privacy.
A phone number is required to use the wellness vending machines. Students who do not wish to enter a phone number but are in need of reproductive health items can visit University Health & Counseling Services during business hours or pick up a free reproductive health kit at the locations listed below.
- Flora Stone Mather Center for Women (Tinkham Veale University Center 2nd floor)
- LGBT Center (Tinkham Veale University Center 1st floor)
- The Office of Multicultural Affairs (Sears 409)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Tomlinson Hall 203)
- Department of Athletics (Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center)
- Cleveland Institute of Music (1609 Hazel Drive)
Students, faculty and staff who need COVID tests can visit University Health and Counseling Services during business hours to receive a free rapid antigen COVID test. Please note that UHCS cannot provide rapid antigen COVID tests for departments, large groups or events.
All items in the wellness vending machines are also available for purchase at local pharmacies.
A week starts from the time you received your item. For example, if you receive a free allocation of cough drops at 9 a.m. on Monday, you will not be able to receive another free allocation of cough drops until 9:01 a.m. on the following Monday.
Yes. Faculty and staff members may purchase products from the wellness vending machines; item costs are listed in the table above. Faculty and staff will receive 2 free COVID-19 rapid tests per week and 1 free KN95 mask per week,
The machines will be filled once a month. Some products may be unavailable at times.
Reproductive Health Kits
Campus community members can pick-up free reproductive health kits that include condoms, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception (Plan B) and related items from the following locations. Please check websites for office hours:
- Flora Stone Mather Center for Women (TVUC 2nd floor)
- LGBT Center (TVUC 1st floor)
- The Office of Multicultural Affairs (Sears 409)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (Tomlinson Hall 203)
- Department of Athletics (Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center)
- Counseling Services (Dental Research Building 200)
- Cleveland Institute of Music (1609 Hazel Drive)
Any questions regarding the wellness vending machines or reproductive health kits can be sent to uhcs@case.edu.