UHS Monthly Student Newsletter

April 2024

UHS April 2024 Calendar

• 4/1: National Stress Awareness Month - Learn more
• 4/1: National Cannabis Awareness Month - Learn more
• 4/1: Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Learn more
• 4/2: Pet Hugs at Moffitt Library - Learn more
• 4/4: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling - Learn more
• 4/5: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling - Learn more
• 4/12: Financial Wellness Conference - Register to attend
• 4/13: Cal Day
• 4/22: Earth Day
• 4/26: Formal Classes End
• 4/27: National Prescriptions Drug Take Back Day - Learn more
• 4/29-5/3: RRR Week at UC Berkeley - Learn more
• 5/4-5/5: Last weekend UHS Urgent Care is open for the Spring 24 semester. View after-hours care.
• 5/6-5/10: Finals Week at UC Berkeley
• 5/13: Deadline to use HOF funds - Learn more

April is National Stress Awareness Month

Cannabis Harm Reduction

If you are considering using cannabis, here are some tips that you can use to reduce your risk of harm and bad experiences.

• Avoid cannabis smoke if possible. Cannabis smoke contains tar and toxins. The safest choice is to use a vaporizer.
• Take shallow puffs, not deep inhalations. About 95% of the THC in the smoke is absorbed in the first few seconds so you don’t need to puff hard or hold your breath.
• Leave tobacco out of the mix. Tobacco contains many cancer-causing toxins, so it's safer to smoke cannabis by itself.
• Water bongs are not as safe as joints. Bongs filter out more THC than tars since water tends to absorb THC. This requires you to puff harder, increasing the amount of tar that is inhaled. Plus, pipes and bongs with plastic/rubber give off toxic fumes.
• Stay away from the steering wheel. Cannabis can impair your motor coordination, judgment, and other skills related to safe driving. It's safest to wait three to four hours after using cannabis before driving.
• Trust your best judgment and be safe!

Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27

No drugs down the drain! UHS accepts expired medications through MED-Project. If you'd like to bring your prescription in, please call the UHS Pharmacy in advance to make arrangements. This medication drop-off site is open to the public.

Call the UHS Pharmacy to Arrange a Drop-Off: (510) 642-3249

Reminder: Use HOF balance by May 13, 2024

Did you get an email at the beginning of the fall 2023 semester about HOF funding? Check your HOF Fund balance in your Cal 1 Card account and make sure you have used all of your allocated funds. Not sure what to use the funds for? The UHS Pharmacy sells over-the-counter products at discounted prices for students. Stop by to see what's available or visit the UHS website to see a list.

HOF is available on a first-come, first-served basis through May 13, 2024, or until the pool of funds is exhausted, whichever comes first. Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/hof.