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Webinar: Mental Health Resources (for USC Employees)
This recorded presentation features speakers: Dr. Sarah Van Orman, VP of Campus Health, Chief Campus Health Officer; Dr. Steven Siegel, VP for Behavioral Health; Dr. Lara Hilton, Director, WorkWellCenter; Alice Chen, Asst VP, Health Plans; and Sebastian Sam, Rula Health, Sr. Strategic Partnerships Manager. To view the webinar recording, you must be logged in with…Continue Reading Webinar: Mental Health Resources (for USC Employees)
Memo: Update on changes to Employee Health Plans in 2026
Date: August 26, 2025 To: All Benefits-Eligible Employees Fr: Steven D. Shapiro, MD, Senior Vice President for Health Affairs Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Vice President for Campus Health and Chief Campus Health Officer Re: Update on changes to Employee Health Plans in 2026 As we start looking toward the annual open enrollment period, we want…Continue Reading Memo: Update on changes to Employee Health Plans in 2026
Rethink the Drink: Alcohol 101
What counts as one drink? One standard drink contains 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol, even if the liquid volume of that drink is different. Drinks made individually with distilled spirits (vodka, rum, tequila, gin, soju, etc.) and combined with mixers (soda, juice, flavored sweet mixers), then served in a large cup (such as a…Continue Reading Rethink the Drink: Alcohol 101
Smoking Cessation
USC is committed to promoting a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This includes having a smoke-free campus and making our community aware of the Great American Smokeout, held annually on the third Thursday in November. We have also included helpful resources below for those who smoke and want to…Continue Reading Smoking Cessation
Anxious Generation: Transcription
The following is an automatic transcription of the “Campus Health Read Fall 2024: Anxious Generation” 900:07:53.450 –> 00:08:00.839USC: all right. Hello, everybody. Good afternoon. Welcome. Thank you all for coming. What a nice turnout! And we have a crowd on zoom as well. 1000:08:01.010 –> 00:08:20.405USC: I’m David Mazurian. I’m going to be your moderator…Continue Reading Anxious Generation: Transcription
USC hosts kick-off of Public Health Week
The theme of “Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving” was reflected in the day’s activities, which included demonstrations of Hands-Only CPR, an initiative that USC championed this past fall as a part of the LADPH campaign. The official remarks by Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of LADPH, included the announcement of the Community Readiness Champions, an initiative to bring mental health first aid training, AED training, Stop the Bleed training, and naloxone awareness, and other community readiness programs to people throughout LA County….Continue Reading USC hosts kick-off of Public Health Week
Resources and References
related to the Campus Health “Great Read” event, Spring 2024, “What Happened to You?” For additional information ACES Aware CDC ACEs information SAMHSA Office of the California Surgeon General The Philadelphia ACE Project Help and Training Resources Dear Stress, I am Over You Toolkit Cal Hope Support and Resources Brightlife Kids (Behavioral health coaching for…Continue Reading Resources and References
Smoking Cessation Resources
Tobacco Cessation Resources and Information USC health resources — Tobacco cessation programs of the USC Pharmacies and Faculty Practice of USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy are open to students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the public. If you are a student, your health insurance may be applicable for these services, including the…Continue Reading Smoking Cessation Resources
Pharmacy product vending machines return to UPC
The “wellness-to-go” vending machines return to the University Park Campus, at two new locations, to provide around-the-clock access to health products. The machines – including one in USC Village – are stocked with everything from emergency contraception (Econtra One-Step), condoms, cold and allergy medicines, and hygiene products….Continue Reading Pharmacy product vending machines return to UPC