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)
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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
Downloads and Donuts at Farmer’s Market
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.
The Trojan Community Paying it Forward, one blood donation at a time
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
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