Navigating University Health Services: A Comprehensive Guide for UC Berkeley Students
University Health Services (UHS) at UC Berkeley provides a wide array of resources designed to support the health and well-being of all enrolled students. Regardless of insurance coverage, students can access high-quality and convenient care right on campus. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to the services and resources offered by UHS, ensuring students can easily navigate and utilize these valuable offerings.
Accessing Medical Services
Students can use the medical services at UHS just as they would at their regular doctor's office and urgent care center. UHS provides comprehensive medical care, addressing various health needs of students.
Health Insurance and SHIP
All registered students at the University of California are required to meet the university’s health insurance mandate. For many, this involves enrolling in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Understanding SHIP
SHIP provides comprehensive coverage for a wide range of medical services. UC Berkeley students enrolled in SHIP automatically receive vision benefits covering well vision exams and prescription glasses or contact lenses.
Insurance After Graduation or Leaving
It's important to note that SHIP coverage cannot continue after graduating or leaving the University for a period of time. Students should explore options for insurance coverage post-graduation or during periods of absence.
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Pharmacy Services
The UHS Pharmacy offers convenient access to prescription and over-the-counter medications. While Berkeley SHIP members are not required to use UHS Pharmacy, it is the preferred pharmacy. Many prescriptions, including brand-name and specialty medications, have lower copays than those at other pharmacies in the area. The UHS Pharmacy also carries some over-the-counter medications and contraceptive products at discounted prices.
Mental Health Resources
UHS provides a range of mental health services to support students' emotional well-being.
Anonymous Screenings
University Health Services offers online screenings for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress. These screenings may help you determine whether seeking professional consultation would be of benefit to you.
Social Services Counseling
Topic-specific confidential counseling services aim to help students strengthen coping skills, problem-solve, and identify resources.
Eating Disorders Clinic
At University Health Services, healthcare providers help students with eating disorders (ED).
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Biofeedback Therapy
During biofeedback, you're connected to electrical sensors that help you receive information about your body.
Preventive Health and Wellness
Preventive health focuses on wellness, health maintenance, and disease prevention. It includes general counseling regarding healthy habits and practices and specific advice and testing tailored to the individual depending on personal and familial health risks.
Be Well Game Plan
Include living a balanced and fulfilled life as part of your definition of success!
Nutrition Counseling
Drop-in Nutrition Counseling sessions allow students to meet with a registered dietitian over video or phone for general nutrition concerns.
Health Education and Outreach
UHS departments host free events and workshops with various partners across campus. UHS departments also provide a variety of resources via tabling events. Find health tips and updates in the monthly UHS student newsletter.
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Safety and Prevention
UHS also provides resources related to safety and prevention.
Fentanyl Test Strips and Naloxone Training
Use Fentanyl Test Strips (FTS) to test pills and powder substances for fentanyl contamination.
Micromobility Safety
Micromobility refers to small, manually or electrically powered vehicles used to travel short distances.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can lead to 6 types of sexually transmitted cancers later in life.
Flu Shots
Avoid getting sick.
Additional Resources
Billing & Cashiers Office
Contact the Billing & Cashiers Office for questions about fees.
Health Records
Contact the Health Records office for questions about transferring records.
Pregnancy Options
Think you might be pregnant?
Urgent Care
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Wellness Self-Coaching
What is wellness self-coaching?
New Student Resources
Information about requirements, etc.
Remote Access and Technology
Use of UHS computer and network facilities requires prior authorization. Unauthorized access is prohibited. Usage may be subject to security testing and monitoring. Click here to login to Citrix Remote Access. Note: Citrix Remote Access requires a web plug-in. If you do not have the plug-in installed, click here for instructions. Juniper Remote Access is no longer available as of 04/17/2012. Login to access the Radiology PACS/Synapse client installation page. Login to look up patient lab results. Send a file to a UHS employee.
University Health: A Broader Perspective
At University Health, we do more than serve the community. We are part of it. Every resource, every decision, every moment has our patients' and the people of South Texas' best interests in mind. This is why we seek the most skilled and passionate professionals and provide them with everything they need to take care of our patients, our community, and themselves. This is who we are. This is how we work. Our skilled, passionate and dedicated nurses work hard for our patients. Whether you’re a student or highly experienced practitioner, you’ll be in position to provide the best care thanks to our partnerships with the UT San Antonio, our state-of-the-art facilities, our magnet status and more. Not only do we provide top-level care for our community, but we also teach the next generation. University Health is the only locally owned health system in San Antonio. For more than 100 years, we’ve been here to heal, improve health, train the next generation of medical professionals, and ensure the people of San Antonio, Bexar County and South Texas have access to high-quality and compassionate primary and advanced specialty care, close to home. University Health is a hub of innovation and discovery, helping to create tomorrow’s best practices today, as the region’s only academic health system. We not only work for them, we work for you. To continue serving our thriving community, we are excited to announce the construction of our new community hospitals and specialty care clinics. From roles that align with your skills and experience to new opportunities, we can keep you up to date with new listings and more. Join University Health Services staff as they discuss aspects of health and wellness. Streamed exclusively on Spotify. Medical and mental health community resources are available for Texas A&M University students. Our commitment to supporting a community of care at Texas A&M means providing wellbeing support where students need it. We provide mental health, medical health and public health services for our student population in locations across the Texas A&M University main campus in the Bryan/College Station area, with service hubs located in Rudder Tower, the Student Services Building, and the A.P. University Health Services counselors also maintain locations across the Texas A&M University System to best serve our Aggies. A.P. A.P.
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