We are looking forward to seeing you all back for the spring semester and hope you have had a restful and happy winter break. As we prepare to greet one another in person again, please remember to take precautions regarding COVID-19 in our campus communities. Review the NEW information related to masking when returning to classes and work; travel from China (PRC, Hong Kong, Macau) and isolation criteria for students.
Category: Health
9/29 – Flu Vaccination, COVID-19 Boosters, Updates
Sept. 29, 2022 TO: USC Students, Faculty, and University Staff FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health, Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC As we enter respiratory illness season, we strongly encourage all students, faculty, and staff to receive their flu vaccination, ideally before November 1, 2022. We…
9/6- Student mental health and well-being
Sept. 6, 2022 TO: USC Students FROM: Sarah Van Orman, MD MMD FACHA; Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC; Associate Vice Provost; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine Broderick Leaks, PhD, Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC; Vice Chair of College Mental…
8/2-COVID-19 safety and other key reminders
To: USC Students Cc: USC Faculty and Staff, USC Parents Re: COVID-19 Safety and Other Key Reminders Fr: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA We are looking forward to a vibrant fall semester, and the arrival of our students for the beginning of the academic year. As we prepare to greet one another in…
7/13 — Health Advisory Regarding COVID-19 and update on Pop Testing
July 13, 2022, message to USC students, faculty and university staff from Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health, and Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC: The recent data collected on COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County and at USC points to a steady increase in test…
5/3 – Update on COVID-19 Procedures
May 3, 2022 To: USC Community Fr: Sarah Van Orman, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE: Update on COVID-19 Procedures The following information provides updated guidance on campus procedures related to COVID-19 safety and public health notifications to our campus community. Currently,…
5/3 – USC Health Sciences Schools Update
Dear USC community, I am writing to share news about USC’s medical health system. As you all know, there is much to celebrate, and it was my pleasure to share this with you at my State of the University address at HSC. I also spoke with many of you at the installation of Dr. Carolyn Meltzer…
3/31 – Campus access and COVID-19 procedures
Fellow Trojans, With cases of COVID-19 remaining low across Los Angeles County, the university is making further changes to its pandemic mitigation strategies to align with changing guidelines from Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. Beginning Monday, April 4, Trojan Check will no longer be required to access campus, and the University…
3/4/22 – Updated COVID Mitigation Policies
March 4, 2022 Dear Trojan Community, As many of you know, Los Angeles County has issued a revised health order, removing the indoor masking requirement that has been in place since July 17, 2021. The amended regulations recognize how far we have come following the Delta and Omicron surges. According to the CDC, the level…
2/25- COVID-19 Masking Update for Campuses
February 25, 2022 TO: USC Students, Faculty and University Staff FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Deona Willes, MPH, CLS Executive Director, Environmental Health and Safety RE: COVID-19 Masking Update for Campuses As COVID-19 cases…