Flu vaccine clinics will be available on select dates beginning in October at Health Services (B26) or Potter St. (B977). Flu vaccine is limited to only those employees, including any retirees, already working onsite. Appointment self-scheduling and consent forms are required. See the online portal (clinic.lbl.gov) for details, consent forms, and to self-schedule.
EHS to Host Hybrid Postdoc/Student Safety Lunch & Learn on 10/3
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Preparing for the Respiratory Virus Season
Respiratory Virus Season is upon us. Although respiratory viruses circulate throughout the year, they tend to peak during the winter months. Several viruses can be in circulation, including influenza, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, human bocavirus, human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, and parainfluenza virus. These viruses can cause a range of respiratory infections, from common colds […]
Mental Health Month
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Explore the resources at Healthy & Well at LBNL […]
Important Changes Coming to Hazardous Chemical Inventory Management
Evelyn Davies, LBNL’s Chemical Hygiene Officer, explains upcoming changes to chemical inventory processes and requirements. Q: What can chemical owners expect in the coming months regarding changes to hazardous chemical inventory management? A: EHS Division will be rolling out new scanning technology and procedures that will make maintaining accurate chemical inventories faster and easier. A […]
CDC Replaces “Community Levels” for Measuring COVID-19 Risk
The Centers for Disease Control has retired the community-level measurement of COVID in a community and now uses a hospitalization rate to track the spread of COVID in a county. DOE and the Lab will now use the CDC Hospital Admission Level to guide face covering and other requirements. For the past year, the Department […]
UC Moves Results
Congratulations LBNL Movers! We had 377 participants with 27,284 total points, 6,188 total fireflies and an average of nearly 22 days (of 28) logging points reflecting various activities during UC Moves 2023! Our site also had 23 teams with a cumulative 23,756 points. Martin Kunz’ ALS Beam Dream Team led the pack with a final […]
Flu Attestation Not Required At This Time (2023)
May 2023 Update: Flu vaccination attestation is not required at this time. Stay tuned for new information in September 2023. Resources: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on the flu
Expired Hand Sanitizer is OK to Use
Have you noticed an expiration date on containers of hand sanitizer in your work area? If the expiration date has passed, not to worry. It is safe to use hand sanitizer beyond the expiration date, especially if it has never been opened. If your container of hand sanitizer still has a strong alcohol odor and […]
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month:National Minority Health Month is a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. Check out these two websites: National Institute of Health and the U.S. DHHS.
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month:It’s the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month – to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits, check out these two websites: eatright.org and Diet & Nutrition from the National Institutes of Health.
UC Moves May 1 – 28, 2023
UC Moves is an annual system-wide initiative promoting wellness and an active lifestyle by encouraging faculty, staff, and retirees to take time out of their day to walk. The event also builds community and campus spirit throughout the UC system. Go Here to register beginning April 19. Last day to sign up, or join a team, is […]
Changes to Health Services Masking Policy
Effective April 5, 2023, Health Services staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear a mask when inside the B26 Health Services facility. Masking requirements will now be the same as the lab wide masking requirements, which are tied to the CDC Community levels. This change is in alignment with the California Department […]
Flu Vaccine at LBNL
It’s still flu season, well into spring. According to the CDC, while ideally it’s recommended to get vaccinated by the end of October, it’s important to know that vaccination after October can still provide protection during the peak of flu season. Staff already working on-site, including any retirees, can receive the flu vaccine at Health Services […]
Health Services Winter Curtailment
Health Services hours are 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays.
Complete Your Flu Vaccine Acknowledgement
The flu is a killer. In a typical year, the Centers for Disease Control estimate between 9 and 41 million people will become ill, up to 710,000 will need to be hospitalized, and between 12,000 and 52,000 people will die. Receiving an annual flu vaccine is one way to beat it. While the flu season […]
Onsite Employees: Self-Schedule Now for Flu Vaccine
Health Services (B26) will continue to administer flu vaccines for employees and affiliates already working onsite. We offer Afluria or Fluad. Hours are 8:30 – 11:30 AM and 1:00 – 3:00 PM; appointments are required. See the online portal to self-register for an appointment (under My Appointments), complete the consent form and for additional information (under Health Resources). Note […]
Winter Wellness
Join Health Services and Healthy & Well at LBNL this Holiday Season for 5 weeks of healthy eating, moving, thinking and being! Each week, on one day, we’ll host a Zoom or in-person gathering at lunchtime where we come together to discuss and participate in topics such as food prep and meal planning, drinks and […]
LBNL Flu Vaccine
Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of […]
Registration Open for Flu Clinics for Onsite Employees
Flu vaccine clinics will be available on select dates October 4 through November 3 at Health Services (B26, see flyer for details) plus a dedicated date on October 18 at Potter St. (B977, see flyer). We offer Afluria or Fluad. Note that masks are required within Health Services at B26. Flu vaccine is available to employees and affiliates […]
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