Well-being and Health Outreach Ambassador (Student Health) Description is also listed in the ConnectSC jobs portal; On-Campus Non-work-study (student employment) ID: 272632 USC Student Health, Communications and Marketing is seeking Well-being and Health Outreach Ambassadors (WHOA’s) to manage in-person activations promoting 1) awareness of services and 2) awareness of preventive health through education, screening programs, other…Continue Reading Student Employment Opportunity, 2022-2023
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Recorded Onboarding Sessions: Incoming New Students
Student Health presents a virtual overview of how to meet requirements, navigate services, and prepare for life at the university. New Undergraduate Students/Parents; Graduate and International students Thank you for attending! A PDF of the general slide presentation is available for downloading. Video and audio recordings of the presentations are also available for students and…Continue Reading Recorded Onboarding Sessions: Incoming New Students
Health Advisory for Individuals at Higher Risk of Serious Cases of COVID-19
May 11, 2022—As COVID-19 cases nationally and in Los Angeles County continue to steadily increase in recent weeks, we are sharing the following information as a special advisory for individuals who may be at higher risk of serious symptoms of COVID-19. The best protection is to be up to date on vaccinations, including boosters when…Continue Reading Health Advisory for Individuals at Higher Risk of Serious Cases of COVID-19
Contraception, including LARCs
There are many contraceptive options for people and partners who are looking to prevent pregnancy when having sexually active relationships. Long-term, reversible contraceptives (LARC) may be the right option for people and partners who do not plan a pregnancy in the near future. Is long acting reversible contraception (LARC) right for you? Whether you’re sexually…Continue Reading Contraception, including LARCs
Update to Health Officer Order for the control of COVID-19
4/15/22—Updated guidance from the LA County Dept. of Public Health removes the quarantine requirement for individuals who are asymptomatic after having had a close contact exposure to a positive case of COVID-19. Individuals who have had an exposure are required to wear a highly protective mask around others, especially indoors, for a total of 10…Continue Reading Update to Health Officer Order for the control of COVID-19
“Sexual Citizens” Discussion during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Throughout April, we will demonstrate our heartfelt commitment to empower survivors with activities that support their resilience, hope, and healing, and we encourage our community to learn more about this topic to increase awareness, prevention, and knowledge.
As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#usc_saam), we are writing to invite you to a public discussion framed around the concept of “sexual citizens.” The idea comes out of the most comprehensive study to date of sexual assault on campus conducted by the Sexual Health Initiative to Foster Transformation (SHIFT) at Columbia University. Columbia professors and authors of the groundbreaking book, “Sexual Citizens: Sex, Power and Assault on Campus,” Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan will be on hand to share powerful insights from their work.
Gender-Affirming Care: A Physician’s Perspective
Essay from Dr. Patty Pinanong: Today we celebrate the resilience and success of our gender diverse (trans+) community. Through allyship, the medical community would like to explore how to be a meaningful resource and source of support. When people think about seeing a health care provider, they may focus on an immediate issue. At Student Health, this could be a tumble off a skateboard, an asthma attack, or other symptoms that might lead to a diagnosis and treatment. Yet patients are more than a collection of their anatomical parts. As medical providers, we strive to see the whole person in front of us and support their journey to take charge of their health and wellness….Continue Reading Gender-Affirming Care: A Physician’s Perspective
Mental Well-Being Programs
These programs are co-organized and facilitated by the embedded counselors and liaisons who are mental health professionals in Counseling and Mental Health Services of USC Student Health. All clinicians also hold accredited clinical faculty appointments in the Dept. of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Mental Well-Being programs are funded…Continue Reading Mental Well-Being Programs
COVID-19 TESTING: PCR and Antigen
Updated 2/7/22 When to use PCR and when to use Antigen Home Kits For students, faculty, and university staff who are coming to campus, we recommend using the campus Pop Testing program that is available to you. This PCR testing program will provide highly accurate laboratory results for screening, diagnosis, and generating notifications to others…Continue Reading COVID-19 TESTING: PCR and Antigen
Instructions: Preparing for an Antigen Test
Individuals under case management at USC Student Health (students, faculty, and staff) will be invited to schedule an antigen test on the early morning of DAY 6 of their isolation period. Individuals must meet both of the following criteria: It has been at least 5 days since Day 0 (date of symptom onset, or if…Continue Reading Instructions: Preparing for an Antigen Test