UHS Monthly Student Newsletter

October 2025

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UHS October 2025 Calendar 🗓️

10/1: Exercise is Medicine On-Campus (EIM-OC) Month: Don’t forget to sign your RecWell Activity Waiver!

10/1: National Ergonomics Month - Learn more

10/1-3: Sexual Health Awareness Week (SHAW) tabling on Upper Sproul, 11 am-2 pm - Learn more

10/1: Black Womxn's Sister Circle at 210 Anna Head, 3-4:30 pm - Learn more

10/1: Holistic Sleep Wellness Workshop at 3:30 pm via Zoom - Learn more

10/2: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (virtual), 12:30-1:30 pm - Learn more

10/2: Managing Emotions at Tang Center Rm 3220, 3:15-4:45 pm - Learn more

10/3-5: Homecoming Weekend at UC Berkeley - Learn more

10/3: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (virtual), 12:30-1:30 pm - Learn more

10/4: Sexpert Education Clinic at UHS Health Promotion (2nd Floor), 2-3 pm - Learn more

10/6: Ask PT: UHS Physical Therapy tabling at RSF, 3-5 pm - Learn more about PT

10/7: Pet Hugs at Memorial Glade from 12-1 pm - Learn more

10/8: Free Fentanyl Test Strips: Harm Reduction Expansion Project (HREP) tabling weekly on Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm on Sproul Plaza - Learn more

10/10: World Mental Health Day - View mental health resources

10/10: UHS Health Workers & RecWell Fitness Team tabling at RSF, 12-4 pm

10/14: Ask PT: UHS Physical Therapy tabling at RSF, 3-5 pm - Learn more about PT

10/15: Holistic Sleep Wellness Workshop at 3:30 pm via Zoom - Learn more

10/16: Career Planning: Surviving and Thriving at Cal at 3220 Tang Center, 2-3:30 pm - Learn more

10/21: Mindful Movement: Honoring the Body Through Stretch & Stillness, 11 am-12 pm - RSVP

10/23: Mindful Movement: Honoring the Body Through Stretch & Stillness, 2-3 pm - RSVP

10/28: Introduction to the Practice of Mindfulness & Meditation - Learn more

10/31: Managing Emotions via Zoom, 10:30 am - 12 pm - Learn more

10/31: Free Rapid HIV Testing at UHS Health Promotion (2nd Floor), 2-3 pm - Learn more

10/31: Happy Halloween! View Party Safe Toolkit

11/1: Annual Flu and COVID Vaccine Requirements due - Learn more

Flu Vaccines Now Available 🏥

Cold and Flu season is here. Be sure to get your flu shot. A walk-in flu shot clinic is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm in either the Tang Center Lobby or the Travel/Immunization Department on the first floor. If you visit Primary Care or Urgent Care, you can also get your flu shot during that appointment. Flu shots are free for students with SHIP, and the cost is $57 for students without SHIP.

Information about the annual Flu and COVID-19 vaccine requirements, as well as COVID-19 booster availability, will be posted on our website in early October.

Health Opportunity Fund for Eligible UC Berkeley Students 💰

2-Min Egg Omelet 🍳

This microwaveable egg omelet is quick and easy to make. Cooking in a mug creates a customizable meal ideal for busy mornings. Pair with fruit, etc., for added fiber.

Classic Greek Salad 🥗

A classic Greek salad goes with almost everything, from chicken or fish to flatbread pizza. It can also be used as a filling for wraps. Make it your own!

Tips for Staying Healthy This Cold and Flu Season 🤒

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth (hands transfer viruses and bacteria). 🚫
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 🧼
• Use a hand sanitizer when you're on the go. 🧴
• Cover your cough with a tissue or the sleeve of your shirt (not your hands). 🧻
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. 🧽
• Practice healthy habits: Get plenty of sleep, manage stress, stay hydrated, and eat nutritious foods. 💤
• Get a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine every year. 💉
• Wear a face mask and maintain a distance from people who are showing symptoms. 😷
• Stay home if you feel sick to help yourself recover and prevent the spread of the illness to others. 🏠

View our Cold Care webpage for more information.

Party Safe at Berkeley 🎉

Check out the Party Safe Toolkit to help keep a fun night from turning into a scary situation. Test it before you take it: Access free Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) on campus and beyond. Before you go out, save these numbers on your phone:

• Emergencies: (510) 642-3333 (UCPD campus-only emergencies)
• Berkeley Night Safety: Safewalk Escort (Dusk-2:30 am) & Door to Door Service (3-5:30 am): (510) 642-9255
• UCPD non-emergency number: (510) 642-6760
• City of Berkeley Police non-emergency number: (510) 981-5900

Learn more about Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) resources at uhs.berkeley.edu/aod.

Request Disability Accommodations for Your UHS Appointments ♿

To request an appointment accommodation, please complete the Accommodation Request Form. After submitting it, our team will contact you to discuss your needs prior to your appointment. You may also request accommodations when scheduling in person or by phone. The scheduler will review your request, and a staff member will contact you ahead of your appointment. If you have questions, email hpromo@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-7202.

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MyUCBerkeleyHealth: Edit Name, Pronoun, & Gender Identity 🏳️‍🌈

To update your preferred name on MyUCBerkeleyHealth, log in and go to the sidebar menu. Scroll to “Settings,” click on "Personal Information," and in the "Details about Me" section, click "Edit." Change your “Preferred first name" and then click "Save Changes." 

To update your gender identity, pronouns, or sexual orientation, after logging in, go to the sidebar, scroll down to “My Record," and select "Questionnaires." Choose the “Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation” questionnaire, complete all questions, and click "Submit." 

Remember, anyone with access to your medical record can view the information you provide. Please note, if you've set a preferred name in CalCentral, it will display in MyUCBerkeleyHealth. Updating your name in MyUCBerkeleyHealth updates it there, but it may differ from the preferred name in your campus account.

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Try it Out: Stretch Breaks 🧘🏽‍♀️

Did you know that taking frequent, short rest breaks throughout the day can help you reduce tension, restore energy, and even boost productivity? Need some help getting started? Try one of these guided videos: 1) 5-Min Mobility At Your Desk, 2) Stretches at Your Desk, 3) 5-Min Seated Stretch.

Write it Out: Journal Prompts 📝

Feeling unfocused or overwhelmed? Use these journal prompts to realign and gain clarity today: 1) What is one thing I can let go of today to make space for calm? 2) What simple step can I take right now to support myself? 3) Where do I want to direct my energy for the rest of the day?