Monthly Student Newsletter

September 2023

UHS September 2023 Calendar

• 9/5: Pet Hugs from 12-1 pm outside of Moffitt Library
• 9/7: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (Virtual)
• 9/10: World Suicide Prevention Day - Look for the Signs
• 9/11-9/17: Sexual Health Awareness Week (SHAW) with SHEP
• 9/14: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (Virtual)
• 9/15: Dance it Out! Register to attend
• 9/21: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (Virtual)
• 9/22: Drop-in Nutrition Counseling (Virtual)
• 9/29: Dance it Out! Register to attend

UHS Fall Schedule 2023

Don't Forget to Review Your SHIP Benefits!

SHIP 2023-24 coverage started on August 1.

If you’re new to campus, make sure to review the benefits and resources available to you under SHIP. Students with SHIP receive medical, counseling, and prescription coverage through Wellfleet Student, vision benefits through VSP, and dental benefits through MetLife. Wellfleet utilizes the Blue Shield of CA PPO provider network for services in California and Cigna PPO for services outside of California. Information about SHIP benefits and sample fees is available on our website. You can also access your benefits through the Wellfleet Student mobile app.

If you have any questions, you can contact the SHIP office via the eTang patient portal or by emailing ship@berkeley.edu.

And remember, all students have access to services at UHS regardless of insurance.

Health Opportunity Fund (HOF) is Now Available

The Health Opportunity Fund (HOF) at UC Berkeley is back!

This year, HOF is providing eligible students up to $200 to offset costs at University Health Services (UHS). 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.

Find out if you qualify for HOF funding and how to use funds at uhs.berkeley.edu/hof. 

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month

Curious about the sexual health resources available to you on campus?

UHS provides medical appointments, healthy sexuality coaching and education, HIV testing, low-cost safer sex supplies and contraceptives through the UHS Pharmacy, and more! Plus, there are resources available through various campus and community partners.

Learn more at uhs.berkeley.edu/sexuality.

Get Your Over-the-Counter Products at the UHS Pharmacy

The UHS Pharmacy carries a variety of over-the-counter medications, contraceptives, and general products at discounted prices for UC Berkeley students with no prescription required. Here's a list of sample products:

• Antihistamines: Loratadine (Claritin) Tabs 10mg
• Sore Throat: Halls - Honey Lemon
• Contraceptives: Trojan ENZ, Lubricated
• Testing Supplies: Oraquick In-Home HIV Test
• Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Tabs 325mg
• Vitamins: Women’s Daily Vitamin
• Miscellaneous: Blistex Lip Balm, Purell Hand Sanitizer, etc.
• See the full list of products available >

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• Instagram: @BeWellCal
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• Twitter: @TangCenterCal