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August 3, 2018

The annual TB and Immunizations Fairs will be taking place on August 13, 14, 21, and 23 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. No appointment is needed.

Incoming students who have not yet met the TB & Immunizations Requirements can come to the Tang Center between 9 am-3:30 pm on August 13, 14, 21, and 23. Please review the requirements before coming and bring any necessary records of previous vaccines. 

If you need assistance with these requirements, please contact our Customer Service Center located at 2222 Bancroft Way, room 2150 (second floor next to elevators.

July 23, 2018

Students will have the option to edit their chosen name, pronouns, and gender identity via the eTang Patient Portal. This change is a direct result of student feedback and UHS is excited to make it a reality. To make changes to your profile, log in to the eTang Patient Portal, click the 'edit' button to the right of your information, and select from a drop-down list.

June 26, 2018

The Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOW) are combating fat talk in these three videos! Watch and learn more about what fat talk is, what some examples of fat talk are, and how to combat it.

June 21, 2018

Exposure and access to current events in this country may evoke many reactions and responses in adults and children. Identifying and acknowledging these emotions can help us practice self-care and allow us to support others during this stressful time. Reactions may include: 

May 3, 2018

Open with Limited Services

Due to labor actions and decreased staffing, we will have limited services available from May 7-9, 2018. Please note telephone and email responses will be delayed. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. If you are having a life-threatening medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room.

The following services will be available:

Primary Care

April 26, 2018

During RRR week make sure to REPLENISH your energy to study effectively! Throughout RRR week and Finals Week, it’s easy to fall into the cycle of studying and preparing for finals while not making enough time to take care of yourself. But did you know that you can combat stress simply by taking care of your health and well-being? Check out some of these tips from the Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOWs): to keep your mind and body energized and ready to take on finals!

April 9, 2018

Treat Your Health is a social media campaign where we ask UC Berkeley students how they treat their mental, emotional, and physical health. 

March 14, 2018

Many students have a hectic schedule and often lack time to sit down to have a proper meal. As a student, I often rush through meals, eat processed food to save time or even forget about eating. These poor eating habits lead to feeling tired, increase stress and weaken the immune system. Through my own experiences, I learned how to incorporate healthy eating habits with a restless agenda. Here are some tips that you can do to start eating well with a busy life.

February 20, 2018

Workplace injuries hurt everyone. An injured employee may be forced to take time off, face chronic pain, and find essential functions of their job increasingly difficult. Supervisors: did you know that once injured, an employee is at an increased risk for reinjury?

February 9, 2018

UHS Registered Dietitian Toby Morris talks about fat talk in the workplace and everyday life and resources to combat it.

January 29, 2018

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) - Ask a Question, Save a Life

Over the last few years, you may have become acquainted with the Look for the Signs App (for students) or the Mental Health Handbook for faculty, staff, and GSIs to assist you in helping someone in distress. One component of that help is understanding when a student may be in danger of suicide. Counseling and Psychological Services would like to offer you unique training specifically to support students who may be thinking about suicide. Each training is limited to 20 attendees.

January 23, 2018

The NOW (Nutrition Outreach Workers) answer frequently asked questions!

January 10, 2018

Happy New Year! Be Well at Work – Faculty/Staff Health Programs is offering a vast array of workshops, classes, and programs this spring to prevent injuries and promote health improvement.

December 8, 2017

You can be healthy and fit without being thin. As part of a social movement called Health at Every Size (HAES), dietitians and doctors are moving away from assessing people’s health according to their weight. The HAES philosophy is based on the idea that people of all sizes deserve respect and good health, and that size does not determine health.

December 5, 2017

No drugs down the drain!

November 14, 2017

Helping you start the new year with more money in your pocket. $5 off co-pay for prescriptions filled at the Tang Center Pharmacy from January 1 - July 31, 2018

  • GENERIC RX: Regular $5, Spring Promo price= FREE* Did you know most SHIP prescriptions are generic? 
  • BRAND RX: Regular $25, Spring Promo price = $20
  • NON-FORMULARY - Regular $40, Spring Promo price =$35

Available only for SHIP student members filling prescriptions at the Tang Center Pharmacy. Not eligible for any prescriptions filled outside of the Tang Center.

October 16, 2017

October is National Work and Family Month! 

National Work and Family Month, established in 2003 and celebrated every October, focuses on the challenges working families face every day and is designed to communicate and celebrate the progress toward creating healthier and more flexible work environments. This month provides an important reminder of the power of work/life programs and policies to attract, retain, and motivate employees and the business benefits of supporting work/life effectiveness programs.

October 13, 2017

They’re here before we know it; midterms are upon us. For many students, this means prioritizing studying over healthy habits. But exams don’t have to make us set our health aside. There are healthy habits that everyone can pick that not only contribute to overall health but may also improve your brain power while studying. I think I speak for most of us when I say I would like my brain to be working as efficiently as possible when I’m hitting the books. These tips are twofold: they contribute to your health and could help improve your cognition.

October 10, 2017

No one deserves to be abused: A discussion about intimate partner violence

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we spoke to University Health Services social worker Viviana Urdaneta Melo to better understand intimate partner violence, and what we can do to help those who are impacted.

On date 1, he says your blouse is ugly. 

On date 15, he says you look like you belong on the streets in that blouse.

On date 50, he says if you ever wear that blouse again, he will rip it off.

October 2, 2017

We are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017. We recognize that this may be a very difficult time for many of our students and other campus community members with connections to Las Vegas. During this time, we encourage you to reach out for support as well as extend support to others. If you or anyone you know are experiencing distress related to this event, University Health Services is here to provide a safe and confidential environment to discuss this with a professional.