Be Well Buzz - December 2021 ❄️

December 2021

Upcoming Events at UHS!

Check out the upcoming events at University Health Services (UHS)!

Spotlight: Tues., Dec 7 - Bears Bounce Back! RRR Week Stress Management & Taking Care of Yo Self! Description: Finals got you stressed? Wanna learn ways to be good to your body & help with focus and injury prevention? Giveaways: Free Snacks and Foam Roller Raffle Prizes! Moffitt Library from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Flu Shot Clinics

Dates for December!

Get the flu shot, not the flu!

Drop-in clinics will be available to UC Berkeley students on December 9, 10, 17 at the Tang Center (Near Bancroft Ave. Entrance) from 9 am - 11:30 am and 1 pm - 4 pm.

FREE for students with SHIP and $40 for non-SHIP students.

More information >

Reminder: Don't forget to check your HOF Balance!

If you are eligible to receive HOF funds, your Cal 1 Card debit account has already been loaded with the credit. Remember to check your Health Opportunity Fund balance online through the Cal 1 Card office website. Funds need to be used at UHS by May 13, 2022.

Students must notify UHS staff BEFORE PAYING that they wish to use HOF.

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End of Year Closure Dates & Reminders

During the month of December, UHS will be closed for winter break from December 23 - December 31 and will reopen on Monday, January 3. Also during December, Urgent Care at UHS will be closed on Sundays for in-person care but phone appointments will be available. For care when UHS is closed, please visit the After Hours Assistance webpage.

Before the end of year closure, remember to:

Schedule any needed appointment. Surveillance Testing at RSF closes for winter break on Dec 22 at 12 pm.
Refill prescriptions (UHS Pharmacy closed Dec 23 - Jan 2) Prescriptions must be filled and picked up by Dec 22 at 5 pm.
Request any health records or needed paperwork.
If you are graduating, eligibility to use SHIP ends on December 31, 2021. Review insurance after graduation.

Please note: If you need COVID testing for travel purposes, UHS is not equipped to do a 24-hour test turnaround and provide the necessary documentation. Please review this webpage for additional places you can get this type of COVID testing and plan ahead.

The Spring 2022 SHIP Waiver Period Is Now Open

Waiver Periods & Deadline

Waiver Period without a Fee: December 1, 2021, to January 1, 2022.
Waiver Period with a $75 Fee: January 2, 2022, to January 15, 2022.
Waiver applications will not be accepted after January 15, 2022.

If you submitted a waiver for fall 2021, you do not need to submit a new waiver for spring.

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RRR Week - Healthy Eating and Self-Care Tips

Reading, Review, Recitation...and REPLENISH your energy to study effectively! Throughout RRR week and finals week, it’s easy to fall into the cycle of studying and preparing for finals while not making enough time to take care of yourself. But did you know that you can combat stress simply by taking care of your health and well-being? Check out some of these tips to keep your mind and body energized and ready to take on finals!

Enhance your learning by getting a full night of sleep
Be mindful about how you’re feeling while you study
Nourish your body with balanced meals
Limit caffeine and sugar intake
Prepare meals and snacks in bulk to last you a couple of days
Get your body moving to reduce stress and refocus
Indulge yourself every once in a while

Review our Refresh for Finals resource page for other tips on stress management and study strategies. Good luck, Bears!

Berkeley offers a free subscription to myStrength & Headspace apps

The City of Berkeley is now offering a FREE subscription to two popular mental health apps: MyStrength and Headspace. Anyone at least 13 years old who lives, works, or attends school in Berkeley can now use one of two apps for free. MyStrength helps navigate issues ranging from depression and substance abuse, while Headspace provides more general support around mindfulness and meditation.

Sign up for one or both apps: For either app, you must be at least 13-years-old. Start by visiting the Help@Hand website.

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