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PRIDE 2020: Moving Toward Liberation

Dear students,

Building Hours for Most Services

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (all departments, unless otherwise noted below)
Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED

For all medical concerns please call us first at (510) 643-7197. This will allow us to assess your needs and best direct you. In some cases, we will be able to manage your concerns over the phone through provider phone/video visits. 

Health Advisory: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Note: Below is the latest UHS update about the new coronavirus. We will continue to provide updates on this web page weekly, or sooner if needed.  

Updated as of February 27, 2020

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 dignities  We unequivocally oppose racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia and any actions or rhetoric that espouses hate. 

We recognize the strength and resilience of our campus community but also understand that recent and upcoming events may be distressing to some.  We offer care and actively support the well-being of our students and the campus community.  

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 have occured with 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.

Similar to college counseling centers across the country, 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. 

As always, any registered student experiencing a crisis should access CAPS urgent drop-in service:

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.

Power Outage Update

University Health Services

UHS will be open normal hours and will be seeing all scheduled appointments.

The Flu Shot Clinic is open on Friday, Oct. 11th from 10am-5pm (no appointment needed)

Satellite Locations

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

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 where 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?

Health Advisory: Severe Lung Disease Associated With “Vaping”

9/9/19

CDC, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with e-cigarette product (devices, liquids, refill pods, and/or cartridges) use. Using an e-cigarette is also referred to as “vaping”.  Over 450 people - many of them previously healthy young adults - have become seriously ill thus far all over the country, with five deaths.  The CDC issued a strongly worded warning on August 30, advising against vaping and in particular cautioning against the use of products purchased on the street (but even store-bought devices are incompletely regulated).

The investigation has not identified any specific substance or e-cigarette product that is linked to all cases. While many patients report vaping using e-cigarette products with liquids that contain cannabinoid products, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the risk likely also applies to some nicotine-containing products and there is concern that the damage may be caused by added oils or chemicals used for flavor or as solvents.

The CDC has for some time strongly advised that youth and young adults should not use e-cigarettes; this latest development adds frightening fuel to the fire.  

•  If you “vape” / use e-cigarette products, monitor yourself for symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, chest pain) and promptly seek medical attention if you have concerns about your health. CDC and FDA will continue to advise and alert the public as more information becomes available.

• Adult smokers who are attempting to quit should use evidence-based treatments, including counseling and FDA-approved medications. If you who need help quitting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, contact your healthcare provider.

• If you are concerned about harmful effects from “vaping” / using e-cigarette products, call your local poison control center at: 1-800-222-1222.

Visit this CDC website for continually updated information.

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.  

Due to labor actions and decreased staffing, some services may be limited on May 16.

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.

The following services will be available:

Medical Services:

Urgent Care

As of 9/9/19

Measles on my Mind

Guy Nicolette, MD, CAQSM
Assistant Vice Chancellor, University Health Services
@AVCGuyNicolette

Measles is back in the news —  the latest outbreaks of note are in New York state.  With this recent spike in cases, the United States has now seen the highest yearly number of infections reported in 2019 than in over two decades (with the exception of 2014). And it is only April.