Category: News

Life Saving Care in Athletic Medicine

  • Publication date April 14, 2023
  • Categories: News
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Front row: Athletic trainers and award honorees Jon Yonamine, Erin Tillman, and Lauren Crawford with Thu Nguyen-Knowles (director of clinical operations, USC Student Health) Back row: Dr. Mildred Wenger (co-medical director, USC Student Health), Coach Andy Enfield (head coach, Men’s Basketball), Dr. Sarah Van Orman (chief health officer, USC Student Health), Ky Kugler (CATA president), Russ Romano, (director of operations, Athletic Medicine Dept. of USC Student Health)

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)

  • Publication date April 11, 2023
  • Categories: covid-19, News

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

  • Publication date April 8, 2023
  • Categories: News

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

Downloads and Donuts at Farmer’s Market

  • Publication date March 30, 2023
  • Categories: News

We are pleased to announce a special promotion day at the Farmer’s Market, Downloads and Donuts Day on April 12 from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM—students who show the Livesafe Mobile Safety App as downloaded on their phones can receive a free donut (while supplies last). Donuts are courtesy of USC Student Health and our campus event partner, USC Dept. of Public Safety.

…Continue Reading Downloads and Donuts at Farmer’s Market

The Trojan Community Paying it Forward, one blood donation at a time

  • Publication date March 24, 2023
  • Categories: News

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

Post-Spring Break Reminders

  • Publication date March 21, 2023
  • Categories: News

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

  • Publication date March 3, 2023
  • Categories: News

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

Update 1/27/23

  • Publication date January 27, 2023
  • Categories: News

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