Stigma around STI testing persists as cases increase
Syphilis diagnoses are on the rise, Student Health said, as national cases trend upward.
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Coronavirus cases fall, new variants emerge
The new subvariants are a “cause for concern,” but there are no U.S. cases yet.
Dr. Fauci discusses the current state of the pandemic and emerging monkeypox risks
The winter season and new subvariants of Omicron might still exacerbate the situation, Fauci said in a webinar hosted by the USC Center for Health Journalism.
Survey highlights divide in vaccine attitudes
A small proportion of unvaccinated and unwilling students remains.
Student Health will not require second booster shot
USC will begin the first academic year since 2019 without a mask mandate.
USC reveals health recommendations for campus return
Student Health advises testing for returning students and faculty one to two days before arrival to campus.
Student Health reports BA.4, BA.5 variant surge
Chief Student Health Officer Dr. Sarah Van Orman said health regulations won’t affect campus activities amid rising Omicron positivity among students.
Gift helps fund USC coronavirus research
A donation from the W. M. Keck Foundation is helping the Keck School of Medicine invest in improving and expanding research.
Student Health expects rise in cases during fall semester
USC will continue to operate testing sites and provide isolation spaces.
Students, psychologists no strangers to burnout
Students and clinicians spoke about symptoms and facing mental exhaustion.