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UHS Staff Highlight: Molly Anderson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Molly Anderson, RN, ANP, PMHNP has served as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Counseling and Psychological Services since 2012. Molly loves to listen: "Hearing people's stories and helping them to make sense of what they're going through gives me great joy." When she's not at work she's playing the ukulele and spending time with her daughter. Watch her #TangTip to hear her advice for students and view her full staff highlight profile.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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UHS Statement on Trans Rights
At University Health Services, we believe trans rights are human rights. The president's recent actions do not change California state law, which grants transgender students the right to use public facilities that align with their gender identity, and it doesn't change our commitment to protecting and providing equal rights and services to our transgender students. We will continue to advocate for progressive health practices and services to support the needs of our transgender community here at Berkeley. Please see our
Pride and
Trans web pages for additional resources.
We stand with our partners at GenEq in support of the trans community.
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Ask the Dietitian: Home Cooking
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Q: I know home cooking is cheaper and healthier than restaurant food, but cooking for myself is intimidating. What should I make?
A: I have a confession to make: It took me nearly 20 years to be a confident cook. I didn't find my healthy meal planning groove until fairly recently. And I'm still learning!
Now, I use one ridiculously simple tool to guide my meals at home...continue reading Toby's method for making balanced meals at home.
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Health coaching appointments are free (with or without SHIP), confidential, 45 minute appointments that can be scheduled online via eTang or by calling the appointment office. Health coaches are professional health educators who provide lifestyle and behavior guidance to support your academic and personal success.
Learn more about health coaching and meet the health coaches.
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When Current Events Impact Mental Health
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Recent acts of violence, increases in hate crimes, discrimination against marginalized communities, changes to national policies, and the current political climate have caused many students to experience distress, regardless of their political viewpoint. We value our diverse and global community and are committed to supporting the personal development and academic success of all Berkeley students.
Read Counseling & Psychological Services' suggestions for coping and way you can access support.
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Berkeley's SHIP Waiver for 2017-18 will be open May 1 through July 15. If you want to keep SHIP, do nothing, and SHIP begins August 1, covering you through July 31. Want to waive? Make sure your plan meets the waiver criteria and waive online before July 15 to avoid the $75 late fee. No waivers accepted after August 15. New for next year:
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Laser hair removal of neck and face added for transgender students and those with medical necessity.
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Fertility preservation for transgender students and those with medical necessity.
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Dental annual max increased to $2000.
- Vision, frame and contact lens coverage increased to $150.
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PartySafe Hydration Hype Squad
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The Hydration Hype Squad is a group of high energy students who have a passion for water and public safety. They've attended some parties this semester, drew attention to the hydration stations, engaged party goers on the benefits of tap water and how it can enhance their party experience, and supported guests who choose not to drink alcohol.
They'll be at multiple parties on Cal Day, so if you see them around - give them a high five or tell them how much you love water, and get some free water swag!
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Health Worker Tip: Local Gems
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Spring is here! It's the perfect weather to be outdoors to soak in all that beautiful California sun before we get bogged down in the books during RRR week. There are many places around Berkeley you can visit to enjoy the beauty that the nature has to offer. Check out our
three favorite outdoor destinations in/around Berkeley.
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Since lab professionals often work behind the scenes, few people know that the critical testing they perform every day saves lives, reduces morbidity, and helps control the cost of care.
Learn more and meet the Tang lab staff.
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Come see us at Cal Day on Saturday, April 22. We'll be at
booth #94 on Upper Sproul in the Information Marketplace (near Sather Gate), with Health Workers and insurance office reps ready to answer your questions and give away goodies.
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"My partner's hella boring. I feel like I could be saving some of my energy and time for other things like studying or applying for internships. How do I break it off?"
Watch the Love Cafe response.
Find more Love Cafe Q&A, and pose your own question
on the blog.
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Portraits with Pets: Volunteers Needed!
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Love Pet Hugs? You could be a book with some of our famous Pet Hug pack members, and get your own portrait! Jack and Julie's pet parent, Barbara Brady-Smith, is working on a book with Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) called 'Hug Tails, Portraits of Therapy Pets.' Barbara is documenting the work these therapy dogs do in college stress relief. Check out the sign up sheet for more details.
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