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Fall 2021 Schedule 

Suicide Awareness Training

Fiona Beltran, Nutrition Outreach Worker

Let’s talk about Covid-19. Not the virus itself, but how it has changed our lives. Living in the Covid era, there’s little to do. We can do outdoor activities, sit 6 feet away from our friends, make small talk over Zoom and experience all of the excruciating, awkward silence when no one speaks, but where does food fit in? 

Grabbing a socially distanced meal or a cup of coffee with a friend is one of the essential activities we can still do in the Covid 19 era. I’ve never looked forward to buying something as simple as a 99 cent Frosty through the drive-through window quite as much as I do now! 

Covid has changed our view of food. The highlight of my week now is the walk I take to get a cappuccino in the morning or my weekly lunch date with a friend. Sometimes when I’m stir crazy I decide to run out and grab a snack, thankful for the change of scenery and fresh face as I order, pay, and enjoy. Looking forward to food dates with friends and family or impulsive drive through runs is a new, but a regular part of our lives now. With food taking an unexpected more prominent role, and an unintentional lack of exercise accompanying it due to work from home and online school, food feels different. It’s easy to feel overindulged, or easily full. Waking up 2 minutes before a morning lecture is great, but sometimes we skip breakfast and then satisfy our hunger too readily at lunch and feel bloated and uncomfortable.

Life is always changing and we have to continuously adapt to a changing world. I know for myself, at least, it's been quite challenging to maneuver school, work, and other commitments. Since school went online I thought it would be easier to juggle more units and extracurriculars, but I was so wrong. If you happened to do the same thing as me, I am sorry but we will get through this. 

Our UHS Social Services team stands in solidarity with communities who are heartbroken, outraged, and in reflection about the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many other Black lives lost due to police violence.  We write this in humility and commitment to supporting our Black students and colleagues, and the larger movements beyond our campus community. 

Pride 2020: Moving Toward Liberation

Dear students,

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is February 24th through March 1st. Since body dissatisfaction is a major risk factor for eating disorders, the UC Berkeley Nutrition Outreach Workers (NOWs)  invite you to join us in reflecting on how we can all come together to foster a more positive culture around body image on our campus.

At UHS, we uphold human rights and human dignity. We unequivocally oppose racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and any actions or rhetoric that espouses hate. 

Health Advisory: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

01/14/19 

Recently there have been several cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common viral illness that has occurred among students living in the campus Bowles Hall.  

Due to labor actions and decreased staffing, some services may be limited on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Please note telephone and email responses may 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.

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Appointment Office 

Similar to other college counseling centers across the country, the UHS Counseling and Psychological Services Department (CAPS) is experiencing a high demand for individual counseling services. The wait time for an initial counseling appointment is currently a few weeks long, and we anticipate that this will be the case for the rest of the semester. Most students will be seen for one to two sessions before the end of the semester.  

Air Quality Update

Everyone has heard a comment or two, while home for the holidays or back at school after the holidays, of how our appearance has changed so much. Well-intentioned at best, or triggering at worst, a “simple” comment can send some of us running to the other room wondering if we have changed that much, and if that change is good or bad. Body talk is when the emphasis is placed on someone’s appearance, usually their body type/weight.

Power Outage Update

University Health Services

UHS will be open during normal hours and will be seeing all scheduled appointments. The Flu Shot Clinic is open on Friday, October 11th from 10 am-5 pm (no appointment needed).

Satellite Locations

Please note services at some satellite locations may be affected. Closures for October 9th-11th will be listed here.

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Here are Five Tips to Move Past Pain: 

• Knowledge is Power — Understanding how pain works is a key strategy in managing it. Knowing how your brain and nerves work together can improve your chance of recovering sooner.
• Keep Moving — Living an active, healthy lifestyle can help you feel great! Our bodies were built to move. Do so in whatever way is accessible and comfortable to you.

Let me tell you the best things about fall and winter. Well, besides the fashion inspirations and the cooler weather, fall and winter both resurface seasonal treats and beverages that are not around all year. Some of my favorites include pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin pie, and banana bread. October is probably the month when fall finally begins to feel like fall, and treats are a staple due to Halloween. In a time filled with joy and celebration, you may want to experience such delights and you should! Why do people question what they eat or hesitate to pick up a treat?

Chicken Pox Health Advisory

As of 8/13/19

Recently five UC Berkeley Summer Session students have been diagnosed with Chicken Pox (Varicella). We are monitoring the condition of the students and they appear to be recovering well.

Campus and University Health Services (UHS) officials are working closely with the City of Berkeley Public Health and will continue to monitor the situation closely as this is considered an outbreak of Chicken Pox.