January 2019 – July 2022
This month, Healthy & Well at LBNL highlights men’s health and the benefits of getting outside and enjoying nature. Check out the list of ways to enjoy the beauty of the Bay Area, resources for men’s health, One Minute for Wellness slides, and the monthly meditation practice: mindful walking. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.37mhuvsyrv0s
It is now easier to upload your completed COVID vaccination card to clinic.lbl.gov. Uploading your card helps the Lab and DOE gauge progress in the fight against the pandemic. http://clinic.lbl.gov/
Everyone 16 and older may obtain the COVID vaccine. If you are looking for vaccine appointments for yourself, family, or friends, vaccine spotter shows open appointments at local pharmacies by state or territory. You can enter a zip code to find locations close to you with available appointments. https://www.vaccinespotter.org/
Health Net is hosting a 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 19, at noon, on the basics and benefits of mindfulness — a technique that allows the mind to refocus on the present moment. Registration is required, and space is limited. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTU0MjNxNWdtZWcwdG1jcmdvOXMxZTY0N24gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Beginning Wednesday, COVID test results are available in the Lab’s new health portal, with COVID screening appointments made at the vendor’s website. The COVID testing site is now at the Building 50 auditorium lobby on Mondays and Tuesdays and it remains on the Potter Street patio on Wednesdays. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/05/11/new-way-to-view-covid-testing-results/
Mix high winds, unseasonably high temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation, and you have the strong possibility of a wildfire. The Lab’s hill site is 202 acres of hills, canyons, and vegetation, and it is essential that everyone coming on site be prepared to take action in case of a fire. https://site-security.lbl.gov/service/emergency-management/
A change to the Lab’s health records portal makes it easy to upload your COVID vaccination card. Click on “Upload COVID vaccine card” on the main screen, add the date, the manufacturer, and upload a .jpg image. Then check your upload by clicking on Message Center. http://clinic.lbl.gov/
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Healthy & Well at LBNL website includes a page on mental health. It features resources available for Lab staff, such as the All Access drop-in group, One Minute for Wellness slides, UC mental health benefits coverage, and more. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/emotional-wellbeing/mental-health
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National Blood Pressure Awareness Month. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke and how to save a life. Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. Learn what you could do to reduce your risks. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NOTnfJxRVl9m_gj3b7sp0lSu7j0rYNY9/view?usp=sharing
The Lab’s internal site for information about the UC Accellion breach has been updated with links to UC’s recently updated FAQs, as well as top questions received from Lab staff. Read more at ucincident.lbl.gov. http://ucincident.lbl.gov/