January 2019 – July 2022
National Immunization Awareness Month is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Learn more about the vaccines you need. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bc_DXjYlJaOl9oEsh2ZHz_hLd61JM6H7/view
One in five new moms may have strong feelings of sadness, anxiety (worry), or tiredness. Known as perinatal depression, these feelings are one of the most common complications during pregnancy and after childbirth. Click here for more information and a list of resources. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/07/29/maternal-mental-health-awareness/
Bay Area health officials require that face covers be worn indoors at public places effective immediately, no matter the vaccination status. The change is to reduce community transmission of COVID and protect everyone. The Lab already requires everyone to wear face covers inside Lab buildings. https://covid-19.acgov.org/face-masks.page?
In the return of the “Safety Sketches” series, Deputy Lab Director for Operations Michael Brandt discusses a decision that potentially saved lives. Seeing something that didn’t look right, a worker exercised his ‘Stop Work’ authority to halt activity and assess the situation for everyone’s safety. https://youtu.be/h71wMZVO0H4
Lift your day with special membership rates for employees at 24 Hour Fitness which offers free studio classes to on-demand workouts at multiple locations in the Bay Area and beyond. Visit this link for more information and use the Lab’s ID code 115941 to sign up. https://hr.lbl.gov/service/benefits/
COVID testing at the Lab is self-service. The testing kits are located in the Building 50 auditorium and Potter Street lobbies. An appointment to drop off a kit is suggested, and the kits will be picked up Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. for testing by the vendor. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/covid-portal/covid-testing
This month, Healthy & Well at LBNL highlights summer sun safety and mindfulness practices. Check out tips to avoid sunburn, along with a list of articles, apps, groups, and podcasts to get started on a mindfulness path. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.37mhuvsyrv0s
The Lab requires all employees and affiliates working onsite to complete the COVID-19 Vaccine Declaration Questionnaire through the Medical Health Portal. If you were vaccinated at the Lab or already uploaded your COVID vaccination card, you do not need to complete the questionnaire. http://clinic.lbl.gov/
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. Check out ways to work and play outdoors without raising skin cancer risk. Find out more about UV rays, the risks, and how to protect skin. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ai2-jqfMpWOGZvwKn4b–crj2nKbXttJ/view
Video-conferencing or Zoom fatigue can be an issue for many Lab employees as it can impact productivity, health, and safety. The EHS Ergonomics Team has prepared a paper and a number of tips that Lab employees can use to understand and help combat this fatigue. https://ergo.lbl.gov/#h.ouw6zn3n9y4l