January 2019 – July 2022
Hanjing Huang will offer free yoga classes Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. starting Jan. 7 in Bldg. 70A-3377. She specializes in Iyengar yoga. Equipment is provided. All levels are welcome. Email HJHuang@lbl.gov to RSVP for the class. Visit the Yoga Club website for full details. https://yoga.lbl.gov/
Employees are invited to get a personal health snapshot by having their cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and BMI measured by the Lab’s Health Services. For best results, fasting is recommended. The process takes about 15 minutes. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2019/06/25/know-your-numbers/
First aid kits, also known as Disaster Trauma Kits or Rescue One First Aid Kits, will no longer be furnished by Health Services. Instead, first aid kits will be available for purchase through eBuy. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2019/11/14/purchase-first-aid-kits-through-ebuy/
The event will be rescheduled. Check Elements for updates
In a new paper focused on laboratory safety and safe nanoparticle handling practices, a team from the Molecular Foundry has developed detailed guidance on optimizing inorganic synthesis equipment placement inside a fume hood in order to protect the breathing zone while working. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2019/11/07/safe-fume-hood-setup/
A session on caring for caregivers will be held Monday, Nov. 25, at noon in the Bldg. 50 auditorium. The session will cover how to get support, find respite care, and manage self-care. The session is sponsored by the All Access Employee Resource Group and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/11/12/national-family-caregivers-month-tips-for-support-and-building-resilience-november-25-2019/
The holidays are a great time to eat, drink, and be merry, but the season doesn’t have to include weight gain. Health Services is sponsoring an eight-week program to help staff stay focused on healthy eating and activity during the holidays. Click to learn more and express interest in participating. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTA52hxNJ1exWobbAkEvwutFYKiImw-Thwegt09hsy-szMSw/viewform
The project begins Dec. 1 and will run for approximately six weeks. It will impact Grizzly and Strawberry gate access and change some of the shuttle routes. Stop by the cafeteria lobby Monday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see the map and ask questions. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/11/15/tree-removal-project-to-impact-lab-access-via-centennial-learn-more-in-cafeteria-monday-nov-18/
The Lab’s security, fire, and emergency management efforts are being combined into one organization called the Security and Emergency Services Division. Chief of Site Security David von Damm will serve as interim division director during a nationwide search for a permanent division director. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/11/14/new-division-to-focus-on-preventative-and-emergency-services
There is still time to get a flu shot for this season. Health Services has a limited supply of flu vaccine available and is offering the vaccine in Building 26 between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No appointment is needed.