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 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
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
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
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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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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Please discard or discontinue use of the following the following lot number of Flowflex COVID-19 antigen kits: COV2030023. Users have reported difficulty interpreting clear results from this lot number of tests….Continue Reading COVID-19 antigen kit, lot COV2030023 update
Students now have a handy guide to home recipes, submitted by USC students and reviewed by registered dieticians. Made with love to bring a taste of home, a quick bite, and tasty comfort to our student community. Download the digital version (free), or visit us at our Health Corner on Wednesday Farmer’s Market days (in…Continue Reading New release—Student Cookbook!
The Gender-Affirming Care team at USC Student Health, a group of providers who have created a holistic health and wellness pathway for gender-related care, has rounded out a full decade of service. In a look back on the past 10 years, current and former clinical providers had an opportunity to recall the origins and differences that have helped make the team what it is today….Continue Reading Gender-Affirming Care celebrates 10 years at USC Student Health
For students on the SHIP/Aetna plan, insurance-based services are available through several campus health partners, including prescriptions and other pharmacy services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, eye exam and corrective lenses, and dental care (through Delta Dental, if you have signed up for this plan.) See the updated services letter and packet from the insurance office.