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Health & Counseling Center Vaccine Clinic (Oct. 28)

The Health & Counseling Center is partnering with Safeway to bring flu and COVID vaccines to campus! This vaccination clinic is open to students and employees.  Safeway will bill your insurance for the vaccines and most major insurance plans are accepted.  Kaiser is accepted for the flu vaccine only.

Date: Monday, October 28

Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location: Clark Library Conference Room (2nd floor, room 222) 

How to sign up and what you need to bring:

1. Use the link below to schedule an appointment.   

Appointment Sign Up

2. Bring a printed copy of your insurance card.

Hope to see you there!

Student Health Center and Counseling Center Summer Hours

As we head into summer, the Student Health Center will be open on a limited schedule. Information about appointment availability can be found on the SHC Website. Most appointments will be in person over the summer although telehealth is still available when appropriate.

The Counseling center is closed over the summer. Students can access free counseling services through BetterMynd or the Pilot Help Line. Visit the Counseling Center website for details. If you have any questions about this schedule or availability of services, please reach out! Thanks for your collaboration in supporting student health and wellness.

Student Flu Shot Clinic: Thursday, Nov. 12

The Health and Counseling Center and School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Thursday, November 12, from 11-2 p.m., at The Anchor (Haggerty Hall). Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the amount to their student accounts.

We encourage all students, as well as employees and other community members, to get their annual flu shot this year. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students who are not able to attend this flu shot clinic, or who are located in their hometowns, can alternatively go to their local pharmacy or doctor’s office with their health insurance card to get an annual flu shot at no cost!

Fight the flu and protect your health and the health of our communities! Pilots Prevent.

Questions about the flu clinic or other services? Email HCC@up.edu or visit the HCC webpage.
Learn more about COVID-19 and the flu – Visit the Pilots Prevent webpage.

Student Flu Shot Clinic Tuesday, September 29

The Health & Counseling Center & UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, September 29, from 1-4 p.m., on the Clark Library patio. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the amount to their student account.
We encourage all students, as well as employees and other community members, to get their annual flu shot this year. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students who are not able to attend this flu shot clinic, or who are located in their hometowns, can alternatively go to their local pharmacy or doctor’s office with their health insurance card to get an annual flu shot at no cost.
Fight the flu and protect your health & the health of our communities! Pilots Prevent.
Questions about the flu clinic or other services? Email HCC@up.edu or visit the HCC webpage.
Learn more about COVID-19 & the flu – Visit the Pilots Prevent webpage.

Student Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 29

The Health & Counseling Center and UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, September 29, from 1-4 p.m. on the Quad outside of Buckley Hall. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the amount to their student accounts.
We encourage all students, as well as employees and other community members, to get their annual flu shot this year. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students who are not able to attend this flu shot clinic, or who are located in their hometowns, can alternatively go to their local pharmacy or doctor’s office with their health insurance card to get an annual flu shot at no cost.
Fight the flu and protect your health & the health of our communities! Questions about the flu clinic or other services? Email hcc@up.edu or visit the HCC webpage. Learn more about COVID-19 and the flu – Visit the Pilots Prevent webpage.

Coronavirus Update: Returning Students, Faculty Take Note

COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, continues spreading to various parts of the world. Since UP’s spring break more than a week ago, Oregon now has both confirmed and presumed exposures awaiting confirmation. Nearby Washington state has suffered a number of deaths from the virus to date.

Anyone with underlying medical conditions that make them especially vulnerable to complications from COVID-19 (Coronavirus) should consult with their medical provider to determine if self-isolation away from campus might be warranted.  Based on that medical advice, any student who wishes to avoid coming to campus temporarily should contact their associate dean for guidance.

Before returning to campus, please contact your health care provider if you have traveled to one of the countries on the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Level 3 or 4 list (Italy, South Korea, Iran, etc.), or if you are aware that you have otherwise been exposed to COVID-19. They will advise you and refer you appropriately so together you can best address your individual situation.

If any students exhibit a history or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, we will work with the Oregon Health Authority and the CDC to care for the student and UP campus.

Since spring break, more has been learned about COVID-19 and its behavior, including:

  • COVID-19 is thought to spread primarily through close contact, within six (6) feet of an individual with a confirmed diagnosis.
  • According to CDC experts, COVID-19 appears to be effecting children and younger adults at lower rates. Furthermore, most young adults with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms.
  • The CDC recommends people clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces, including keyboards, cell phones, doorknobs, desks, and light switches. Standard cleaning supplies are believed to be effective for COVID-19. Handwashing for at least 20 seconds is recommended. If handwashing is not readily available, then hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol is an acceptable alternative.

Classes and daily operations at UP will continue as scheduled until further notice. Here are a few steps we are taking to help address the spread of COVID-19:

  • Busy areas around campus will undergo multiple cleanings and disinfecting throughout the day and evenings, including bathrooms and high-use surfaces.
  • More hand sanitizer stations will be positioned around campus as inventory allows.
  • Visible signage is being increased in all buildings with important reminders and key information which must be followed for our protection.
  • Scrutiny of outside events scheduled on our campus, subjecting them to potential postponement or cancellation, depending on the guidance we receive from local, state, and federal healthcare officials.

Other guidance shared with all students, faculty and staff prior to spring break still applies concerning precautions and information about COVID-19:

  • Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. They can surface up to 14 days after exposure.
  • Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider.  Current UP students should contact the campus Health and Counseling Center (HCC) at (503) 943-7134. After hours, students can access ProvRN or Providence Express Care Virtual to reach a healthcare provider for immediate assessment.  Instructions for accessing these services are available on the HCC website using this link.
  • Precautions to decrease the transmission of COVID-19 are like those for preventing the spread of other respiratory illnesses, including colds and flu. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough; wash your hands frequently; and stay home if you are ill. The HCC is still taking precautions with patients, including providing masks to students with symptoms of any respiratory illness or fever; and screening all students seeking medical and counseling services upon check-in for risk of exposure to COVID-19. If any students exhibit a history or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, we will work with the Oregon Health Authority and the CDC to care for the student and UP campus.

COVID-19 Outbreak Information

  • Additional information and regular updates are available online from the Health and Counseling Center at https://www.up.edu/healthcenter/coronavirus-updates.html.
  • The World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and international governments are taking decisive action in response to COVID-19. The CDC website is being updated frequently with information as more becomes known.

Again, our guidance still focuses on caution and prevention. For further information or questions, please contact any of the following resources:

  • Health and Counseling Center: x7134
  • Campus Safety: x7161
  • ProvRN: (503) 574-9606

Fresh Check Day, March 23

Fresh Check Day, a mental health fair that combines fun activities with educational information about mental health and suicide awareness, will take place on Friday, March 23, from noon to 3 p.m., on the quiet side of the Bauccio Commons. Come join us for an afternoon filled with food trucks, zumba, meditation, fun games, and much more. Last year UP was the first school in Oregon to host a Fresh Check Day. For ADA accommodations, please contact Matt Connolly at connolle@up.edu.

TLC from the TLC: Where To Turn for Student Help, Concerns

This week, as a third installment in the Teaching and Learning Collaborative blog series on mental health information for faculty and academic staff, meet the new and returning professional psychologists at the UP Health and Counseling Center. When we have concerns about students, who are the professionals that might help us know what to do, and who often help our students through challenging points in their college career? This week’s entry should help faculty know who to call.

New Health and Counseling Center Director

Carol Dell’Oliver has accepted the University’s offer to be the new director of the Health and Counseling Center. Her first day on campus will be Wednesday, August 2.

Dell’Oliver is a licensed clinical psychologist and is currently director of the Caldwell Counseling Center at Warner Pacific University. She has extensive background in college counseling, supervision, and clinical leadership as well as she has experience providing outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in her private practice.

Susan Chisum, assistant director for primary care, has served as interim director since May. For more information contact Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., vice president for student affairs, at x8532 or donato@up.edu.