During the Spring 2023 semester, two new blood drive events engaged more than 100 USC faculty, staff and students in giving back to the Trojan community through blood donations to the LifeStream Blood Bank. These drives are the first two in a new series representing an ongoing partnership between USC Student Health and LifeStream at the UPC campus….Continue Reading The Trojan Community Paying it Forward, one blood donation at a time
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Upcoming for Trans Day of Visibility
To mark Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, Student Health is pleased to invite you to the following activities:
TransLatin@ Coalition Documentary and Q&A (3/30)
Trans-ffirmation: Supporting Gender-Expansive Survivors (3/31)
…Continue Reading Upcoming for Trans Day of Visibility
Post-Spring Break Reminders
If you have returned from travel over spring break, it is recommended to test for COVID-19 between days 3-5, Pop Testing is available to you by scheduling in MySHR, or you can use antigen test kits (serial testing with two consecutive tests, 24-48 hours apart, is recommended.) In addition, campus has started testing wastewater samples norovirus. Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea.) Know what to do to prevent exposure and if you have symptom….Continue Reading Post-Spring Break Reminders
Best Practices for Travel: Spring Break 2023
With the approach of Spring Break, USC Student Health advises students, faculty, and staff to remember best practices for reducing risk of potential COVID-19 transmission through travel-related exposure. Have antigen test kits with you for your trip. Have a contingency plan (isolation, delay return) if you or someone in your group tests positive….Continue Reading Best Practices for Travel: Spring Break 2023
Naloxone Distribution at Farmer’s Market
We are pleased to announce that naloxone kit distribution (courtesy of the student chapter of AAPP at USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences) is now available for in-person pickup at the USC Student Health corner of Wednesday Farmer’s Market. See you on McCarthy Quad!…Continue Reading Naloxone Distribution at Farmer’s Market
Update 1/27/23
CMH will be offering additional openings of “Let’s Talk” sessions with CBCSA and students who are affected by ongoing current events. Sign up for Let’s Talk in mySHR. Find additional resources at https://pulse.ly/ew8m5qr4sx and https://pulse.ly/wy2cvidk7n…Continue Reading Update 1/27/23
Update 1/22/23
UPDATE: Counseling and Mental Health Services will be offering additional openings of “Let’s Talk” for APASS, for students who are effected by recent events. Stay tuned for updates on support activities for students. Learn more https://uscsthealth.info/APIandDesi Sign up for Let’s Talk in mySHR and get the Zoom link….Continue Reading Update 1/22/23
Safeguarding your privacy online and in apps
We would like to take this opportunity to remind all students of steps you can take to safeguard your privacy; be aware of location information available to others; and staying safe and empowered when using social, gaming, and dating apps. View these digital safety tips created as part of January’s Stalking Awareness Month and share with others….Continue Reading Safeguarding your privacy online and in apps
Flu Pop-ups of the Season
Looking for a flu shot this spring semester? Check out the Pop up flu location at the USC Village every Tuesday from 11:30PM – 2PM. This location is open until February 28. Busy on Tuesdays? Come by the Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays in February. These are scheduled for Feb. 1,Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. Don’t…Continue Reading Flu Pop-ups of the Season
Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key Health Reminders (1/3/23)
Review the *NEW* information related to masking when returning to classes and work; travel from China (PRC, Hong Kong, Macau) and isolation criteria for students….Continue Reading Update to COVID-19 Isolation Criteria and other Key Health Reminders (1/3/23)