December 2016  
Refresh for Finals!

While you may feel like you need to study all night to do well, you might be doing yourself a disservice. Not getting enough sleep can impair your ability to do well, regardless of how much you've studied, so make sure you get at least a little sleep before your exams. 

Review our Refresh for Finals resource page for other tips on stress management and study strategies. Good luck, Bears!
Winter Break Reminders
Remember to...
  • Schedule needed appointments
  • Refill prescriptions (Pharmacy closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3) - Prescriptions must be filled and picked up by Dec. 23 at 5pm. Please note: processing could take up to 1 business day.
  • Arrange travel vaccines and/or consultations in advance
  • Note special Tang Center break hours Urgent Care and CPS close at 4:30pm during limited service days and UHS is closed most weekends.
View our Winter Break Reminders resource for more tips, plus info for December grads. 
From Bears That Care: How to be an Active Bystander During Finals!
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5 SHIP Tips for the Break 

SHIP members - make sure you review our top SHIP tips you need to know over break, including: 
  1. How to deal with emergencies
  2. Remember routine services should be done at Tang
  3. How to get SHIP referrals for outside care
  4. Don't forget your $300 deductible for some services outside of Tang
  5. Save your paperwork
Dependent + after graduation plans for Spring 

If you need insurance in Spring 2017 for your dependent spouse or children, OR are graduating and want to extend SHIP for a semester, SHIP voluntary plan enrollment for Spring began Dec. 1 and is open until Feb. 1.


Virtual doctor visit online when Tang is closed
Did you know you can have a doctor visit online for minor illness like a cold when Tang is closed (including all weekends)? The cost for SHIP members $30 per visit ($49 for non-SHIP members or anyone in the community), payable directly to  LiveHealth Online Telemedicine. 

Winter Break Food Resources
For some students the holidays can prove to be a particularly challenging time for securing adequate food resources, especially when campus dining halls and cafes close their doors. However, there are many options near campus that will allow you to eat healthily and stretch your budgets. 
Bookmark our resource webpage and flier to find:

-Budget-friendly meal options near campus

-Special break hours at Cal Dining locations and the UC Berkeley Food Pantry

-Where to find free meals in the community

-How to access emergency funds/support for food assistance

Winter break specific hours and resources will be added soon!
Final Flu Shot Clinic
There is only one drop-in flu shot clinic left this semester: Monday, December 5, 12-5pm, first floor of the Tang Center. More details about the flu shot here.

Do you really need a flu shot? Dr. John Swartzberg from the School of Public Health shares the answer here.

Already sick?  Read our flu self-care tips , including when to call the doctor and how to prevent the flu in the first place.
 
Upcoming events
Nov. 30, Dec 1 & 2 - LGBTQ-Talk Drop-in Counseling
Dec. 5 - Flu Shot Clinic
Dec. 6 & 7 - Pet Hugs! 
Dec. 7, 8 & 9 -  LGBTQ-Talk Drop-in Counseling (last of the semester)
2 days of Pet Hugs for RRR week! 12/6 & 12/7
Thanks to RRR week we get two days of Pet Hugs this month! The pups will be in front of Moffitt Library on Tues., Dec. 6 and Wed., Dec. 7, 12-1pm. Check out the full schedule on the Pet Hugs page.

Can't wait? Check out the therapy dogs in our album from the November event.
What you missed
on the blog: the science of gratitude! 
on the facebook: thank you to Nurse Practitioners at Tang & beyond~
on the twitter: how to self-care
on the instagram: sharing Tang's Berkeley Effect!
in the buzz: community support & resources post-election
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