DATE: August 2, 2021 TO: USC Students, Faculty and University Staff FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD MMM FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE: COVID-19 Safety Updates for In-Person Activities As we ready ourselves for in-person programs and activities…
Category: Health
7/27 – Message to Non-Compliant Students
To: Non-Compliant Students From: Winston B. Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs Date: July 27, 2021 Subject: Your COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance Status As of today, July 27, 2021, the University of Southern California has not received documentation of your COVID-19 vaccination. All students are required to submit proof of vaccination or request medical or religious…
7/15 – Health Alert: Indoor Masking Required, Effective Immediately
July 15, 2021 TO: USC Students, Faculty and University Staff FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD MMM FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health, Keck Medicine of USC; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC RE: Health Alert: Indoor Masking Required, Effective Immediately In alignment with the LA County Department of Public…
6/29 – Masking Policy Updates
June 29, 2021 We are writing to give you an update on our masking policy. On Wednesday, we will begin teaching some classes in person during our second summer session and are continuing to plan for a full return to in-person activities on our campuses this Fall, with our undergraduates returning in mid-August and most…
5/26 – Reminder to Faculty and Staff – Upcoming Vaccine Deadline June 1
As we look forward to fall, having a clear picture of the level of vaccine protection in our community allows planning for safe, permitted activities. Please be advised of the deadline to complete the university’s vaccine requirement coming up next week. Vaccine Policy – June 1st Deadline Approaching Please remember that staff and faculty are required to…
5/25 – Letter to international arrivals re: vaccine requirements for Fall 2021
May 25, 2021 From: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, FACHA, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health; Division Chief for College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC, and Winston B. Crisp, Vice President for Student Affairs Dear USC International Students, We are very much looking forward to your arrival on campus, and know you are…
5/6 – Health Advisory and Advancing into the Yellow Tier
May 6, 2021 TO: USC Faculty and University Staff FR: Sarah Van Orman, MD, MMM, Chief Health Officer, USC Student Health Division Chief of College Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Deona Willes, MPH, CLS, Executive Director of USC Environmental Health and Safety RE: Health Advisory on COVID-19 and Advancing into…
5/3 – Important Dates — Continuity of Care for Summer 2021
May 3, 2021 TO: USC Students FR: USC Student Health RE: Important Dates — Continuity of Care for Summer 2021 As we are approaching the end of the spring semester, we remind all students that the Spring Student Health Fee coverage period formally ends on May 23, 2021. Students who would like to continue accessing services (primary…
4/27 – Vaccination and Testing Update
April 27, 2021 Dear Trojans, I’m proud that our community is leading the way in vaccination efforts in Los Angeles. As of this week, USC has directly administered more than 67,000 COVID-19 vaccination doses to our patients, faculty, staff, and students, and we have supported the delivery of over one million doses in our community…
4/7- COVID-19 Early Spring Update
April 7, 2021 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has recently updated its advisory regarding travel, in light of the County’s recent reclassification to the less restrictive Orange Tier in the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy: Travelers who are fully vaccinated, meaning 2 weeks have passed after their second dose for Pfizer or…