We have seen a slight expected increase in COVID-19 cases recently, both at the LA County and campus levels, as people have returned from summer schedules into the patterns of fall activities. This follows a similar trend as in previous years when returns from travel and the increase in contact between people can lead to an uptick in cases. Campus COVID-19 protocols remain consistent with the systems in place from the previous academic year. The reminders in this message can serve to help reduce illness and help us navigate this fall’s respiratory illness season.
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Building a Culture of Consent: Community Message
Building a culture of consent is a fundamental step in eliminating sexual assault, sexual misconduct, and gender-based harm in our campus communities.
As the 2019 Task Force Report on this subject found, “Transforming an institutional campus culture that celebrates integrity, respect, trust and achievement will take our collective resolve to fully realize.”
Every member of our USC student community is expected to understand that clearly obtaining consent in relationships and intimate encounters is the norm. Respect for others, including respect for self-identified genders, and sexual respect and acknowledging boundaries, is how Trojans treat each other. …Continue Reading Building a Culture of Consent: Community Message
What Should I Do? COVID-19
If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, take an antigen test, and if it is positive, and follow these instructions, including completing a contract tracing form in MySHR. …Continue Reading What Should I Do? COVID-19
Vice President and Chief Campus Health Officer
New role announced for Dr. Sarah Van Orman Dr. Sarah Van Orman, chief health officer for USC Student Health, has a newly expanded and elevated campus role as a university vice president and the chief campus health officer, as announced by Dr. Steven Shapiro, senior vice president for health affairs. Her overarching goal will be…Continue Reading Vice President and Chief Campus Health Officer
Getting to Know: Summer Zapata, Psy.D.
Dr. Summer Zapata recently talked to us about perfectionism, college mental health, and quelling self-doubt. She recently accepted additional responsibilities as the new senior associate director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, USC Student Health….Continue Reading Getting to Know: Summer Zapata, Psy.D.
Health Requirements for New USC Students
USC! We look forward to supporting your health and well-being over the next few years as the “home” for all your primary care, mental health support, healthy relationships guidance, sexual health, preventive care, and specialty referral coordination needs….Continue Reading Health Requirements for New USC Students
Trojans share their commitment to being ‘All Out With Pride’
“We are not going to let anyone steal our joy — not now and not ever,” USC Lambda LGBTQ+ Alumni Association President Erika Hartman says during the university’s virtual Pride Month kickoff event. “We are here letting our community know you are seen, you are valued, you are celebrated, and there will always be a…Continue Reading Trojans share their commitment to being ‘All Out With Pride’
Life Saving Care in Athletic Medicine
April 10, 2023 — A medical emergency during a sports event is something no one hopes for; but this year, when a student-athlete suffered a cardiac event during a men’s basketball practice, three athletic trainers from USC Student Health’s Athletic Medicine team – Jon Yonamine MS, ATC, CES; Erin Tillman MS, ATC; and Lauren Crawford Med, ATC, LAT – jumped into action and responded within critical minutes to provide life-saving care.
For this outstanding accomplishment in the practice of medicine, all three were honored with the 2023 Life Saver Award from the California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) in the Galen Center Hall of Fame….Continue Reading Life Saving Care in Athletic Medicine
Updates to COVID-19 Protocols (4/11/23)
For next year’s incoming class, for students in non-health degree programs, the COVID-19 vaccination (primary series and booster when eligible) is moving to the category of “strongly recommended” instead of required. This change in policy also applies to most campus-based employees (faculty and staff). for students in the health professions degree programs — your requirements will be communicated by your academic programs.This change will take effect on May 19, after the end of the Spring 2023 semester. …Continue Reading Updates to COVID-19 Protocols (4/11/23)
Masking Update in Health Facilities
As of March 31, the COVID-19 State of Emergency in Los Angeles County ended, and community transmission in the region continues to be low. Patients and visitors without symptoms of COVID are no longer required to wear masks in the Engemann and Eric Cohen Health Centers, John Mckay Training Room and other clinical and non-clinical areas…Continue Reading Masking Update in Health Facilities