December Calendar
Can you believe it's already the last month of the semester? Winter break is just around the corner! Hang in there, Bears!
Take care of yourselves during RRR & finals week with various Be Well Cal events. Follow us on social media for RRR week tips from Health Workers.
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Pharmacy's New Look
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The UHS Pharmacy got an upgrade and has been expanded its offerings! Along with the bigger space, we can dispense ADHD medication in the new semester. This new offering is a real life example of student voices being heard at UHS. The idea came from advocates within the Student Health Advisory Committee and it is now a reality. |
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SHIP Waiver
The Spring 2021 waiver period is December 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. All waivers received between January 2, 2021 and January 15, 2021 will be subject to a late fee of $75. Absolutely no waiver applications will be accepted after January 15, 2021.
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Did you know that a key tool for slowing the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the community is right in your pocket?
CA COVID Notify will quickly notify you if you've been exposed so you can seek medical attention and reduce your risk for loved ones. Your identity will never be revealed and your location will never be tracked.
The exposure notification system is a program for students, staff, and faculty throughout the UC system. Bears Protect Bears - add CA COVID Notify to your phone today. Available for iPhone and Android devices.
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If you have traveled home for the Thanksgiving holiday and
- have returned to Berkeley, please note UC Berkeley's expectations regarding testing and sequestering.
- are remaining home the rest of the semester as recommended, please try to avoid meeting with elderly people over 65 or any other high risk groups. Additionally, it is important to get tested 3-5 days after a potential exposure.
- you are unsure if you have been exposed, you should quarantine for 7-10 days. If you have been exposed to a known positive, please do not travel. You should quarantine for 14 days. Quarantine means staying in your room, avoiding contact with other people, and wearing a mask when you leave your room if you need to do that.
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Remember to:
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Schedule any necessary appointments, virtual or otherwise.
- Refill prescriptions.
- Pharmacy closed Dec 19 & 20 & Dec 23-Jan 4.Prescriptions must be filled and picked up by Dec 22 at 3pm. Processing can take up to 1 business day so plan accordingly.
- Schedule any necessary COVID surveillance testing you need.
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Note UHS Winter Break closure dates.
- Urgent Care and Pharmacy are closed weekends beginning Dec 19 & 20. All UHS departments are closed Dec 23-Jan 4 and Jan 18. Weekend service resumes Jan 16 & 17.
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Health Tip Lives - Recorded! |
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We're in the home stretch! Get realistic tips from professional health coach Summer Jackson for sustaining yourself through the rest of Fall 2020!
Summer shares about how to break the cycle, incorporate physical movement, and gives resources from RSF & UHS Physical Therapy in this 18 minute talk!
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As the holiday season approaches, conversing with family members can be a stress-inducing experience. Mix in a global pandemic, the election season, record-breaking natural disasters, and you’ve got a recipe for sleeplessness and anxiety.
The Health Workers share ways to navigate intergenerational conversations, cope with the news and media, and stay informed without being overwhelmed (16 mins).
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Recipes for Winter Break & Finals Week! |
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Recipes for College Students by College Students
The Nutrition Outreach Workers know exactly what it's like to have 20 minutes to make a quick meal and make it to the next club meeting or class. They've created a library of simple, tasty, and affordable recipes for their Berkeley peers. Check out all the recipes!
Try new recipes over Winter Break!
- Coconut Masoor Dal (India)
- Shakshuka (Isreal)
- Chao Ga (Vietnam)
- Jollof Rice (Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal)
- Camarão Com Leite De Coco (Brazil)
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Good Luck with Finals!
Stay safe and healthy, we wish you all the best.
UHS will reopen in January and the Buzz will be back in late January.
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