USC Student Health, Communications and Marketing is seeking a graduate student to join the communications team as the Public Engagement Team Leader. This unique internship opportunity is perfect for someone with superb project management skills, experience managing groups of students or volunteers, and an interest in student health and well-being. The team leader role will report to the Associate Director of Public Communications for USC Student Health….Continue Reading Public Engagement Team Leader
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Interpreter Services
Interpreter services for a wide range of languages, including American Sign Language, are available in patient care visits. Ask a team member for this service during your visit….Continue Reading Interpreter Services
World AIDS Day, December 1
In the decades since the very first World AIDS Day, we have made progress in helping people with HIV manage what is now in the U.S. considered a treatable chronic condition. There is work on developing safe, effective, and affordable vaccines to reduce the annually estimated 1.5 million new cases of around the world. Each of us can help add to this progress, by learning more, getting tested, and reducing stigma for people and communities who experience greater exposure to a virus. …Continue Reading World AIDS Day, December 1
Message to University Faculty and Student Services Colleagues
Fall 2022 Message to Faculty and Student Services Colleagues—We hope you have had a restful and restorative summer. As we begin the 2022-2023 academic year, we are sharing with you some updates on services for students that may be useful for you to keep in mind as we return to our busy academic pursuits. This year, our clinical faculty in Counseling and Mental Health are moving to increase access to and ease of mental health support for students by moving to a “stepped care” model, one that incorporates tools, support services, and clinical care to address the range of experiences and needs of students. Our goal is to deliver the right care, at the right time, by the right person, for the best outcomes for our patients….Continue Reading Message to University Faculty and Student Services Colleagues
Monkeypox: What you should know in LA County
Monkeypox, a disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus, is a rare disease and does not naturally occur naturally in the US. Cases of monkeypox have recently been identified in some countries where the virus is not typically found, including in the US, and appear to have spread through human-to-human contact. Monkeypox can spread when a person has close contact with a person infected with monkeypox virus (direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids; or respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex) or when a person comes in contact with materials (e.g., bedding, towels) that are contaminated with the virus. The risk to the US population remains low. Those who experience symptoms consistent with monkeypox, such as characteristic rashes or lesions, should contact their health care provider for a risk assessment or call DPH at 2-1-1 for assistance if you do not have a regular provider. This includes anyone who traveled to countries where monkeypox cases have been reported or has had close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has a similar rash or received a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed monkeypox. Specific populations may be at increased risk for contracting monkeypox and are eligible for vaccination. As vaccines are currently in limited supply in LA County, individuals are encouraged to sign up for the LA County Monkeypox Newsletter to receive updates on vaccine availability….Continue Reading Monkeypox: What you should know in LA County
Social Media Management Intern, Graduate Student
Supervisor: Co-supervised by Rachel Lichtman and Jeremy Pepper Hours Per Week: 10-15 hours, flexible Monday – Friday Location: Virtual USC Student Health is seeking a creative, enthusiastic social media intern to join the communications team as a graduate student worker. This intern will assist in the daily maintenance and management of USC Student Health’s social…Continue Reading Social Media Management Intern, Graduate Student
Helping Trojans Thrive in College
It’s here! The 2022-2023 Thrive Guide for USC students has articles, news, and guide to services for all USC students. Welcome to the new academic year!
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8/2 COVID-19 Safety and Other Key Reminders
We are looking forward to a vibrant fall semester, and the arrival of our students for the beginning of the academic year. As we prepare to greet one another in person once again, we want to share important reminders with the community to continue to take precautions regarding COVID-19 in our campus communities. Currently, Los Angeles County is experiencing a slight decline from a high level of community transmission (7,009 new cases reported as of the week ending 7/28) that has trended throughout the summer months, driven by the BA.5 subvariant of Omicron. Some of the cases include reinfection in individuals who previously had COVID-19. We strongly recommend wearing medical-grade masks or respirator masks (including surgical, N95, KN95, KF94) when indoors around others to reduce transmission and risk of infection. Masking is most effective when there is both a good fit (no gaps, covering the nose, mouth, chin) and good filtration. Testing before arrival (1-2 days) to campus and testing upon arrival (3-5 days after) will help keep our campuses safer from transmission.
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7/25 Monkeypox: What you should know in LA County
Monkeypox, a disease caused by infection with monkeypox virus, is a rare disease and does not naturally occur naturally in the US. Cases of monkeypox have recently been identified in some countries where the virus is not typically found, including in the US, and appear to have spread through human-to-human contact. Monkeypox can spread when a person has close contact with a person infected with monkeypox virus (direct contact with the infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids; or respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, or during intimate physical contact, such as kissing, cuddling, or sex) or when a person comes in contact with materials (e.g., bedding, towels) that are contaminated with the virus. The risk to the US population remains low. Those who experience symptoms consistent with monkeypox, such as characteristic rashes or lesions, should contact their health care provider for a risk assessment or call DPH at 2-1-1 for assistance if you do not have a regular provider. This includes anyone who traveled to countries where monkeypox cases have been reported or has had close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has a similar rash or received a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed monkeypox. Specific populations may be at increased risk for contracting monkeypox and are eligible for vaccination. As vaccines are currently in limited supply in LA County, individuals are encouraged to sign up for the LA County Monkeypox Newsletter to receive updates on vaccine availability….Continue Reading 7/25 Monkeypox: What you should know in LA County
Regarding Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
Through a statement on social media from USC president Carol L. Folt, the university president confirmed that “When women’s reproductive rights are not protected federally, it can lead to harmful disparities that impact women’s health and wellbeing. In California, women will retain choice over the most private, personal, difficult decision of their lives, but that will not be true in many other states. As a leading educational institution with a major healthcare system, we must continue to champion safe access to women’s reproductive healthcare through our advocacy, research and medical enterprise.”…Continue Reading Regarding Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health