UC Berkeley STD rates rise with national trends
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This month, the CDC released its 2018 report on STDs, highlighting the heightened spread of infections in recent years.
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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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Strong-arm robbery occurs at UC Berkeley Tang Center; laptop spared
About 7 p.m. Thursday, two male suspects approached a male victim while he was sitting in the north courtyard area of the University Health Services Tang Center at 2222 Bancroft Way, according to a UCPD Nixle alert.
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A guide to getting started with accessing rehabilitation services on campus
With barriers due to location and the stigma of reaching out for help via counseling, it can be uncomfortable or difficult to access these types of services. The following is a general guide to help anyone seeking rehabilitation find a starting place on campus and demystify the process of seeking out these services.
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1st wellness and health vending machine placed at Recreational Sports Facility
The ASUC and the Tang Center partnered to open the first wellness vending machine in the Recreational Sports Facility, or RSF, to improve access and affordability of health care products for students.
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UHS lacks resources for ADD, ADHD treatment, diagnosis
UHS’s frequently asked questions page explains that diagnostic assessments for ADD and ADHD are in-depth and time-consuming and that UHS does not have the resources necessary to diagnose the disorders.
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Campus student goes without treatment after difficulty navigating university health insurance
Gutierrez could have accessed the care he required, but said he was never given the information he needed to navigate after-hour health emergencies with a university health insurance plan.
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Selina Lao announces student advocate candidacy for 2016 ASUC elections
The student advocate is charged with representing students in campus-related grievances and disputes — such as conduct disputes, financial aid problems and harassment — as well as protecting students’ rights through case work and initiatives.
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Union rallies against termination of dependent health-care coverage
Graduate students and members of a university-wide student-worker union rallied Friday to protest termination of health insurance coverage for dependents of UC Berkeley students.
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UC Berkeley students rally against discontinuation of dependent health insurance
Campus students and student family members are continuing to rally against a campus decision to discontinue dependent health insurance, although the campus has agreed to provide temporary financial assistance to those hurt by the change.
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