On Monday, March 20, local health officials confirmed a single case of meningococcal meningitis in a UC Berkeley student, who has been treated and is now recovering well. Campus and University Health Services officials are working closely with the City of Berkeley Public Health and the State of California’s Department of Public Health to identify people and locations visited, monitor the case, and directly notify the individuals who were in close contact with the student.
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March 21, 2017
March 15, 2017
I eat way too much candy, especially during exams. What should I do when I have cravings?
February 28, 2017
Do you identify as non-binary, genderqueer, agender, gender non-conforming, gender fluid, bigender, third gender, androgyne, questioning, etc.? Are you looking for a space to get support and connect with others who identify outside the gender binary? Then come to the Gender Spectrum Support Group! The group will be facilitated by two queer-identified counselors from the Tang Center’s Trans Care Team. Drop-in anytime, no sign-up is needed.
February 21, 2017
Financial Fair Thursday, March 16, 10 am-2 pm
Helping staff access financial education and resources
February 9, 2017
I ate so much junk food this week, I feel like I gained ten pounds! How can I get more willpower?
January 30, 2017
The federal executive order restricting travel and immigration has understandably evoked reactions among many Berkeley students and staff. We are particularly concerned about the impact on our international, Muslim, and undocumented students. Whether these actions are directly affecting you or someone you care about, we want to make sure you find the support you need.
January 20, 2017
Sharing this spring’s health programs with your team. 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. This spring’s feature is a healthy lifestyle program on prediabetes prevention with an optional, fasting blood sugar screening.
January 19, 2017
Make 2017 your healthiest year yet! Find ways to boost your health and well-being with the University Health Services. Find the nearest REST Zone. Next time you're at UHS, take a break in our stress-relieving massage chairs. Need a nap? Stop by the newest REST Zone at Moffitt Library for nap pods and lounge chairs, or find the REST Zone nearest you on the Berkeley Nap Map.
January 17, 2017
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 guides (for faculty/staff/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.
January 2, 2017
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. Spring 2017 Staff Career Development Workshops are open for registration. Hold your spot before winter break ends.
December 12, 2016
November 22, 2016
Make your holiday parties fun and healthy! UC Berkeley has a long-standing commitment to promoting healthy eating and active living. | UC Retirement Plan (UCRP) Class – The Pension Plan | Spring 2017 Staff Career Development Workshops open for registration!
November 15, 2016
Q: I don’t have a lot of money for food. How can I eat well on a tight budget? A: Unreliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food - aka food insecurity - is an unfortunate reality for many UC students. Food and other basic needs insecurity among students is gaining the attention of campus and state leaders, and efforts are underway to improve the problem from many angles.
November 9, 2016
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) counselors have heard from students throughout this election cycle about the impact the rhetoric and conversations are having on their lives, their stress levels, and their emotional wellness.
CAPS is working with the Dean of Students office and various advising offices on campus to find spaces for students to process their reactions to yesterday's election and in some of them there will be counselors available.
October 31, 2016
The student-led Crohn's and Colitis (IBD) Support Group held at the Tang Center is back this semester.
Upcoming dates:
- Friday, November 4
- Friday, November 18
- Friday, December 2
The group is held in the Tang Center, on the first floor in the Education Center from 6-7pm.
October 18, 2016
KEYS Training – What supervisors need to know – The KEYS Risk Management Track trains supervisors in a continuum of skills including creating a healthy workplace, preventing injuries, and managing the disability process. | Does your department have a Computer Workstation Evaluator?
The University relies on a network of trained Computer Workstation Evaluators to perform basic workstation evaluations within their departments. | Does your team have a wellness ambassador? Wellness ambassadors are faculty or staff volunteers who help create a safe and healthy workplace in their unit by committing as little as an hour each month to promote the campus’ health and wellness programs.
October 17, 2016
Q: What is mindful eating? And is it really practical for busy college students? A: I believe that learning to eat mindfully is the key to lifelong healthy food habits. Mindful eating takes practice but it’s not complicated and it doesn’t require lots of time. To understand how mindfulness applies to food, it’s important to first define mindfulness itself.
October 1, 2016
- TB testing online - TB tests may now be scheduled online (not drop-in)
- Birth control without an appointment - Start, refill, or renew birth control through eTang without an appointment (oral contraceptives, patches, and rings).
September 21, 2016
Flu Shot Clinics Begin Monday, September 26
The Fall Flu Shot Clinics begin Monday, September 26 at the Tang Center. Additional dates are October 13 and 21, November 4 and 17, and December 5, 12-5 pm. Drop-in - no appointment needed. All adult community members are welcome - $30, or free for students with SHIP.
August 26, 2016
UHS is offering immunization appointments online for new students still trying to complete the immunization mandates due August 1. (Spring deadline is February 18, 2017)
If you didn't receive the vaccine by the August 1 deadline, it is available at the Tang Center. Please schedule an appointment to take care of any outstanding immunization needs online via eTang.