While some students go home for Thanksgiving and Winter break, other students decide to stay near campus during this time.
The holidays often prove to be a particularly challenging time when campus dining halls and cafes close their doors. Thankfully, there are many options near campus that will allow you to eat healthily and stretch your budgets.

Please check out our resource webpage and flier to find:

Justin Castello, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist in Social Services, specializing in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and Trauma Counseling. Justin particularly loves working in college health because of the variety of issues that come up for our student clients and the opportunity to provide support to them during very crucial time in their lives. In Justin's #TangTip video he explains how all AOD counseling that Social Services provides is done from a non-judgmental "Harm Reduction" perspective. Watch Justin's video to learn more, and view his full Staff Highlight feature here. 

The final flu shot clinics of the year are coming up: this Thursday, Nov. 17 and Monday, Dec. 5, 12-5pm at Tang. Drop-in to either Flu Shot Clinic - no appointment necessary. 

Flu self-care + prevention 

Because viruses cause flus, antibiotic treatment (which work against bacteria) are ineffective. Over-the-counter medications may relieve some symptoms, but will not affect the course of the illness. Remember, your symptoms are a sign that your body's defenses are fighting the virus. Your body will ultimately heal itself, so be patient and be good to yourself! Continue reading for self-care tips + when to call your doctor.