Drop-in flu shot clinics open for UC Berkeley students
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Drop-in flu vaccine clinics will be available for UC Berkeley students starting Oct. 6.
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UC Berkeley students express concerns with COVID-19 testing charges
UC Berkeley students took to Twitter on Tuesday to express frustration with the $70 charge that has been implemented for symptomatic COVID-19 testing through campus’ University Health Services, or UHS.
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UC Berkeley professors emphasize importance of getting flu shot amid pandemic
Professors from the UC Berkeley School of Public Health expressed concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic coinciding with this year’s flu season and stressed the importance of getting the flu shot soon.
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ASUC Student Advocate’s Office creates Cal-Pays Copay Fund
The ASUC Student Advocate’s Office has received nearly 60 applications to its Cal-Pays Copay Fund, which supports students with chronic conditions and disabilities, since its launch April 3.
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2019-20 ASUC executive officers reflect on work over past year
After the 2020 ASUC elections, the current executive officers’ term is coming to a close. COVID-19 has created a unique situation on campus and while all executives continue work on their platforms, most found themselves adjusting their plans to address current campus needs.
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City of Berkeley, campus offer many services for transgender community
Campus officials are working to increase access to resources for underserved transgender individuals, according to UC Berkeley Gender Equity Resource Center Director Billy Curtis.
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UC Berkeley SHIP’s new insurance carrier could burden students
Thus, this financial disincentive of ER use could disproportionately impact low-income students, potentially leading to dangerous medical situations.
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University Health Services selects new insurance carrier for fall 2019
University Health Services, or UHS, has selected a new insurance carrier for the Student Health Insurance Plan, or SHIP, the effects of which will be seen starting fall 2019. UHS will break from Anthem Blue Cross and instead partner with Blue Shield of California, insured by Wellfleet Student, according to a
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Student Action releases 3-person executive slate for ASUC elections
Current ASUC senators Amma Sarkodee-Adoo and Andy Theocharous are running for president and executive vice president, or EVP, respectively. Aastha Jha, chief of staff to current academic affairs vice president, or AAVP, Melany Amarikwa, is running for her office’s top position.
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UC Berkeley must fight back against Trump’s transgender military ban
NATIONAL ISSUES: At a time when the federal government is promoting transphobia, the campus community must take concrete steps to support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
This week, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 in favor of allowing the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military — a decision that completely dehumanizes trans individuals, depicting them as unfit and a burden to serve. So, when the Trump administration seeks to dehumanize marginalized communities, everyone must resist.
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