Meet Dakari Quimby: Champion of Change in USC’s Mental Health Outreach Team

Meet Dakari Quimby, PhD, newly appointed as Assistant Director of Outreach and Prevention Services at USC Student Health’s Counseling and Mental Health unit. Most people on campus who know him call him by the more informal title, Dr. Dakari. As one of the newest members of the team, his goal is to make mental health support on campus as common as a coffee run.

Originally from Maryland, Dr. Dakari completed his undergraduate degree at Washington University and earned his Ph.D. from Loyola University of Chicago. After working at Children’s Hospital in L.A. for three years, he served as the embedded counselor at the Black Student Cultural Center at USC for three years….Continue Reading Meet Dakari Quimby: Champion of Change in USC’s Mental Health Outreach Team

Spring Immu-Fest!

Immunizations fest information.

If you are a new USC student this spring semester and have not yet completed your required immunizations (including a TB screening, if you are an international student), please plan on attending the immunizations fair from January 8-12, 2024. This will be your opportunity to complete all the requirements for vaccinations. You are strongly advised…Continue Reading Spring Immu-Fest!

A look back: 2022-2023 Annual Report

Annual Report Cover 2022-2023

We are pleased to share with you a December update of activities from 2022-2023. We continuously strive for best-in-class care for you, and to advance the health and wholeness of all of our students and campus communities. This has been another gratifying year of service, ongoing quality improvement projects, and working with our student populations….Continue Reading A look back: 2022-2023 Annual Report

Regional Health Advisory: Recent travel to Tecate, Mexico

The Department of Public Health (Public Health) is asking for assistance with sharing this advisory information with families. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a health advisory on December 8, 2023, to notify clinicians and the public about an outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) among people in the United States with recent…Continue Reading Regional Health Advisory: Recent travel to Tecate, Mexico

Health Advisory: Reminder of hygiene to prevent illness

Health Advisory As we are entering the peak season for respiratory illness and the end of semester study period and finals, we advise taking extra care in exercising hygiene precautions to avoid illness. Current campus public health surveillance indicators indicate elevated prevalence of flu (influenza virus) and COVID-19 among students (respiratory symptoms), and well as…Continue Reading Health Advisory: Reminder of hygiene to prevent illness

Countdown to Thanksgiving

Talking turkey, and food safety: Learn tips for safe food handling, and remember to cook turkey to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Traveling: Give yourself the GIFT of secured, free parking if you are leaving your car on campus. LAX airport shuttles are available (limited space availability, reservations are required) from the UPC campus, courtesy of the USC Dept. of Public Safety and USC Transportation.
Packing before you go: Pick up a COVID-19 test from the CSC desks in USC Housing,…Continue Reading Countdown to Thanksgiving

Trojans honored as “Heartsaver Heroes” by the American Heart Association

by USC Student Health Staff The American Heart Association presented the USC Trojan Family with the Heartsaver Hero Award in recognition of its lifesaving actions in emergency situations and its commitment to help build a community of lifesavers in Los Angeles County. Presented during USC’s Conquest spirit event on November 16, 2023, ahead of the…Continue Reading Trojans honored as “Heartsaver Heroes” by the American Heart Association

Naloxone and Drug Take Back Day November 16

As many are already aware, our nation continues to see an upward trend in drug-involved overdoses, many involving opioids, either shared or sold outside of prescribed medications dispensed by pharmacists. A vital tool in saving lives and promoting safety in our communities is increasing the availability and accessibility of naloxone, known commercially in its nasal spray formulation as Narcan®. It is available to our communities in a number of ways, including through insurance at the USC Pharmacies. On November 16, USC Pharmacies will be running the Fall Drug Take Back Day, where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to drop off unused drugs that they no longer intend to use.
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Great American Smokeout on November 16

USC is committed to promoting a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This includes having a smoke-free campus and making our community aware of the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 16, 2023. We have also included helpful resources for those who smoke and want to quit, and those who want to support and encourage loved ones who smoke to quit.
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